Car insurance for your Volvo
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54,619 people insured their Volvo with us (figures correct at January 2020)
- Accidental damage cover
Scratched or dented your car? We pay for repairs so it's as good as it was before the accident - Uninsured driver promise
If the other driver is not insured and the accident's not your fault, you keep your no claim discount and there's no excess to pay - as long as you have the details of the other vehicle and driver - Misfuelling cover
Accidentally filled your car with the wrong fuel? It happens. We pay to drain and flush your fuel tank, as well as cover the damage to the car's engine - European cover
Get the same level of cover as you have in the UK in the EU for up to 180 days a year. Perfecto! - Vandalism promise
If your car is vandalised and you have to claim, you'll keep your no claim discount - you'll just need to pay your excess - Replacement child car seats
We'll replace your child car seats if your car has been in an accident - even if there's no apparent damage - New locks and keys
If your keys are lost or stolen. After all, accidents happen
Most newer Volvos have a number of beneficial safety features
Things like...
- Park Assist Pilot takes over the parking to make it safer. With Park Assist Pilot, you pull up to your space and let go of the wheel. The car steers itself and lets you know when to brake.
- Lane Keeping Aid - if your car starts to veer out of its lane, Volvo's Lane Keeping Aid activates to gently steer you back into your lane while sending warning vibrations to keep you alert.
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) is a smart safety system that automatically applies the car's brakes if the driver doesn't react quickly enough to a hazard ahead, the system can help avoid or mitigate potential collisions.
- Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection - Pedestrian detection functionality detects people walking near your car to help you avoid accidents. If necessary, the system can apply the brakes. If a cyclist swerves in front of your car, cyclist detection warns you with a light on the windscreen and can even brake for you if needed.
- Pedestrian airbag - should a collision with a pedestrian occur, Volvo's Pedestrian Airbag automatically deploys to cover the windscreen, cushion the impact and help prevent serious injury.
So, where do Volvo stand on electric cars?
Here's the lowdown:
Volvo has made a commitment to fuel efficiency and environmental friendliness by creating a broader range of hybrids and fully electric models.
Today, you can buy plug-in hybrid Volvo cars that offer the choice to run on petrol or battery electric power, and they plan to add more powertrain options, including mild hybrids and battery electric vehicles.
Volvo has big plans to expand their electric vehicle range over the coming years. Here's what to expect from the Swedish firm up until 2025:
- 2019: 11 cars became available with plug-in hybrid technology
- 2020: The XC40, Volvo's first fully electric SUV is arriving in late 2020
- 2025: 50% of Volvo's new cars will be fully electric
- 2040: Volvo's vision is to be climate neutral across their full value chain
For more information visit Volvo's website
So, are you ready to go electric?
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