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by Den48
Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.
Replies: 17
Views: 1108

Re: Thinking of a XC40, Know little about cars, never owned a Volvo, advice required.

Hi Agree with the last two posts regarding mpg and diesel, l would be looking at an alternative, could I suggest that you check out mk2 vw Tiguan similar size and plenty of diesel options about. I have driven 2 tiguans in the past a mk1 and mk2 both with no problems, the mk2 car is a big improvement...
by Den48
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Volvo XC40 / 2019
Replies: 4
Views: 356

Re: Volvo XC40 / 2019

Hi
If it were me, I would definitely reject the car and get your money back, the Volvo garage has definitely gave you some worrying problems. You can’t be comfortable that the garage will do all the work required plus There are plenty of used XC40 about
by Den48
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Insurance Renewals
Replies: 24
Views: 2184

Re: Insurance Renewals

Hi My renewal went from £352 last year to £623 this year, viewed all the usual comparison sites and that renewal quote wasn’t too bad with most of the quotes being £700+ with the exception of Aviva, that was £429. The policy with Aviva is online only with the exception of making a claim. Did some re...
by Den48
Wed Feb 14, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Anyone ordered an EX30?
Replies: 52
Views: 5726

Re: Anyone ordered an EX30?

Hi Went to see an xc30 today, okay the car was outside a it was drizzling with rain the immediate impression I got was how small it looked more like a ford puma car . Got inside and seemed to be surrounded by dark very hard plastic , took an immediate dislike to the car the salesman said well it is ...
by Den48
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Anyone ordered an EX30?
Replies: 52
Views: 5726

Re: Anyone ordered an EX30?

Hi
They are all shown in the centre display including speed, there is Carwow video review of the EX30 well worth a watch
by Den48
Sat Feb 03, 2024 10:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Anyone ordered an EX30?
Replies: 52
Views: 5726

Re: Anyone ordered an EX30?

Hi Have received emails from a local dealership, TMS Hinkley, advising that the ex30 is in the showroom and inviting me to take a test drive and I might consider it in about 12 months Interestingly and surprised an insurance quote for an EX30 single motor and extended range came out at £59 more than...
by Den48
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Will Volvo Change Tack?
Replies: 13
Views: 1648

Re: Will Volvo Change Tack?

Hi Interesting thought, will Volvo change course for the 2030 electric only, I don’t believe they will but it all depends on the market I don’t know how other countries in Europe , the states are doing with their ev infrastructure roll out it’s probably better than ours. The uk is probably an import...
by Den48
Mon Jan 29, 2024 2:16 pm
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Would you lease an XC40?
Replies: 5
Views: 843

Re: Would you lease an XC40?

Hi Agreed, my first 2 xc40 were traded in long before the pcp finish date and was able to retain my original equity or deposit for the next deal, on my current car I believe that there will be no equity if I keep the car to the end of the pcp plan. As i don’t intend to keep the car after the warrant...
by Den48
Fri Dec 29, 2023 1:55 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Bristol port delay
Replies: 357
Views: 73834

Re: Bristol port delay

Hi

They may delay delivery for you but in their t&c you will likely find there is a clause stipulating that the car must be collected within a certain amount of time once it is available. One of the dealers that I purchased from the time to collect was within 2 weeks.
by Den48
Sat Dec 23, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: Main Volvo XC40 chat
Topic: Paying off Volvo finance early?
Replies: 11
Views: 9308

Re: Paying off Volvo finance early?

Hi
Salesman may have said wait 6 months in order to make sure he received his commission for selling the financing.