Go for gold and choose your local, independent Volvo mechanic over the dealer.
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Michael Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals for swimming, 18 of them…gold. He is perhaps the most decorated U.S. Olympian of all time. Your Volvo is one of the most decorated vehicles on the road. In an elegant, yet powerful class of its own, it deserves top-notch service without the hassle of the dealership ways.
With the 2014 Winter Olympic Games getting ready to begin in Sochi, Russia, all eyes are on the athletes. From their performance to their execution, Olympic athletes are true competitors of the game, much like that of the local, independent Volvo repair shop versus the Volvo dealership. Whether it’s cost, experience, communication or convenience, the independent Volvo shop has the dealership beat. Check out some “gold medal performance” reasons why.
Saving money on your Volvo repairs
Gold medal performance: Choosing an independent Volvo service center can save you quite the dollar amount, with its competitive pricing scale for labor and parts. Generally, having a lower hourly rate and a parts savings of up to 20% less than the dealer (and using OEM replacement parts), this is why independent Volvo mechanics are champions of savings.
Independent Volvo shop mechanic experience
Gold medal performance: Independently operated Volvo repair centers are most often run by Volvo trained technicians, who actually are the ones working on your car. These Volvo technicians have spent several years honing their craft and experience, mostly by working at the dealer prior to their shop. Having a skilled Volvo mechanic will lead to successful repairs and service on your vehicle.
Communication with your Volvo technician
Gold medal performance: Usually the expert technician working on your Volvo is the one you are in direct communication with about your vehicle, unlike at the dealership where you only have conversation with the service advisor, who didn’t even work on your vehicle. This gives you the opportunity to build a dedicated relationship between you and your Volvo technician.
Convenience of an independent Volvo repair shop
Gold medal performance: You never know when your Volvo may need emergency service, so knowing you can take it to an independent Volvo service center at almost any time is peace of mind. With multiple locations all over the country, independent Volvo shops often are located closer than the Volvo dealership and have more convenient hours. As an added bonus, many independent Volvo shops offer their customers a shuttle service, loaner cars and a customer lounge with wi-fi access in case you need to work while your Volvo is being repaired. While committed to expert Volvo repair, customer service is also a top priority at independent Volvo service shops.
Independent Volvo repair shops prove to be champions in labor/parts rates, successful in expert repairs, dedicated to their relationships and committed to their customers….ALL characteristics of an Olympic athlete. You can settle for bronze and go to the dealership, but why not go for gold and visit an independent Volvo mechanic instead.
Search for a local, independent Volvo repair shop with Volvo mechanics that have dealer-level expertise at a fraction of the cost.
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