If you want to buy a new car, you are faced with an extensive selection of makes and models. But you don’t actually have to think twice. Because with a Volvo, you are guaranteed to make the right decision. Since its beginnings, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has been synonymous with high safety, timeless design and maximum comfort. And for some years now, it has been fulfilling another important aspect with sustainable measures.
So it’s no wonder that Volvo is so popular in Switzerland. However, this applies not only to drivers, but also to garages – such as Hüsser & Palkoska in the canton of Zug. Despite their experience, the staff at the garage are always impressed by the high standard of all Volvo vehicles. And with their repair and maintenance service, they offer you the same high quality that you have come to expect from your car.
What characterizes Volvo?
With his invention of the three-point seat belt in 1959, Swedish engineer Nils Bohlin also laid the foundation for the Volvo brand. Five years later, none other than the King of Sweden inaugurated the company’s main plant. From the very beginning, Volvo made a name for itself as a pioneer in safe driving. Nothing has changed to this day: Advanced driver assistance systems ensure the best possible safety on the road.
Over time, Volvo has made a name for itself with other relevant attributes. And these also characterize the modern models of the Swedish car brand. The luxurious Volvo XC90 and the all-electric EX40 Recharge Pure Electric are proof of this. Both SUVs combine maximum safety with stylish design and maximum comfort. And the Volvo XC60 Recharge as a hybrid and the XC40 Recharge are regarded as pioneering. Sustainability is a fundamental issue for the company: it already produces 50 percent electric vehicles.
Innovative Volvo car repair shops
Volvo has equipped over 600,000 of its vehicles with software solutions for continuous real-time networking. Its battery-powered electric models have high-voltage batteries and complex power electronics. Centralized control units with virtualized controllers ensure an increasing decoupling of hardware and software components. In short: with every new Volvo model, the number and complexity of built-in computer programs increases.
For flawless maintenance and repairs, Volvo garages must be able to read the innovative systems as required. Accordingly, they have the necessary technical support with suitable specific diagnostic systems and special tools. At the same time, Volvo employees keep up to date with the latest technology through continuous further training. Together with an efficient workshop organization, all measures guarantee not only a high-quality, but also a fast maintenance and repair service. And a personal one: A personal service technician is at your disposal from the moment you make an appointment until you collect your vehicle.
The Swedish car brand is not only setting new standards with its forward-looking company philosophy. It is also redefining performance efficiency in Volvo garages. And gives you, the customer, an unprecedented garage experience.
Changing Volvo tires
Volvo is also aware of the importance of high-quality wheels and tires. None of its vehicles leave its factories without original Volvo tires. Nevertheless, the company recommends a complete tire change after four to six years of average mileage. You should also swap summer and winter tires every six months. And on an O: From Easter to October, your car tires have a lower tread depth and a different rubber compound. Winter tires have more grip and guarantee you grip on asphalt roads even at sub-zero temperatures. You should not place unlimited trust in so-called all-weather tires, especially in the Swiss mountains in snow and ice.
Note: The Swiss Road Traffic Act does not contain a passage that stipulates the mandatory use of winter tires. But if you wait to change your tires,
- you will generally be held partly responsible in the event of an accident.
- your insurance company can take recourse against you depending on your contract
- you are less safe on the roads of the Alpine republic and endanger both yourself and third parties
As a customer, you can find the right tires and rims for your vehicle model on the company’s own website. You will find all the information you need under the heading “All about wheels”.
In addition to the situations mentioned above, other situations may require a tire change on your Volvo family car or sports car model. The classic situation is a flat tire. You can minimize the risk by regularly checking the quality of your tires. Check the air pressure, measure the tread depth, look for possible structural damage and store your wheels correctly. However, mishaps cannot always be avoided. If you need to change a tire:
- Loosen the wheel nuts crosswise
- Raise your vehicle
- Loosen the wheel nuts completely
- Remove the old wheel
- Put on the new wheel
- Lower the vehicle again
If you can still move your car, there is an easier way: simply drive to Hüsser & Palkoska.
First address for your Volvo
Do you drive your Volvo every day and want the best service for your car? Then go to the experienced team at Hüsser & Palkoska. As experts in their field and with the latest technical equipment, they guarantee you a precise data readout of your vehicle electronics. And they know exactly what steps to take to rectify the fault. But their range of services includes much more than an MOT for automatic cars or a battery change for your electric vehicle. If you are looking for a vehicle, the Volvo garage offers you used cars and leasing options. And if you are looking for a particular car accessory, you are sure to find it here. Because Volvo undoubtedly sets standards: with its cars and in its partner garages.
