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At Smothers European Volvo Cars, we hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to our customer service. Across all departments, we are dedicated to ensuring your experience is as positive and beneficial as we can make it. We recognize the necessity of regular maintenance when it comes to keeping your Volvo performing. At our service center, expert technicians are prepared to handle any job you require. Whether you need a regular oil change or a significant repair, we are up to the task and here to help.

It doesn’t matter if you need something as simple as an oil change, or more complex. Our service experts have the tools and expertise to help.

Based in Santa Rosa, CA, Smothers European Volvo Cars offers a rich selection of new models from the Volvo lineup.

The 2019 Volvo V90 Cross Country has been named the Best Luxury Family Car by Digital Trends, lauding its styling, all-wheel drive capability, refined ride, and excellent fuel economy.

With the focus on environmental conservation and air quality in Northern California, picking up a hybrid or electric vehicle has become more significant than ever. The lineup of new electric-powered Volvo models will give you the efficiency you want with a kick of performance that will excite you to provide a driving experience that will satisfy your every need. Visit Smothers European to explore new Volvo inventory today!

About a year ago, Volvo showcased both the a compact luxury crossover and its platform in the 40 Concept. The reactions to that prototype, as well as customer input and real world data have resulted in the 2018 XC40--a vehicle that aims to take the stress out of city driving while drawing visual inspirations from its aesthetics.

Since joining Volvo in 2012, Senior Vice President of Design, Thomas Ingenlath, has left an indelible mark on the brand’s lineup. It was his hand that penned the new designs of the XC90, S90, and more recently, the XC60. Given the numerous awards these models have won, it was only a matter of time before Mr. Ingenlath himself received such acclaim.

Trying to get the most out of one tank of gas is always a good idea. Not only does it help you drive further without interruption, but better gas mileage also eases the load on your gas budget. There are some ways you can adjust your driving and maintenance habits to boost the fuel efficiency of your Volvo in Santa Rosa. Try some of the following:

• Bad news for your lead foot, but the faster you go on the highway, the more wind resistance your engine has to power through. That takes extra gas. If you have the time, try…

Ever since the latest generation of flagship Volvo models have debuted, all sorts of new buzzwords have been adopted by automotive journalists to describe them. “Tech-forward” and “semi-autonomous” have been used—which make us roll our eyes, quite frankly—but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the kind of experience the 2018 Volvo V90 Cross Country offers.

2016 was quite the year for Volvo. Not only did they unveil the S90 and V90, as well as give us some insight into how the new design language will translate to other models, they also made fantastic inroads with autonomous tech. While there may be too much to fit into one blog post, we’ll do our very best.