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Volvo Genuine Service in the Bay Area

At Smothers European Volvo Cars, we offer a one-stop service operation that's guided and minted by the Volvo marque. In fact, there's really no other alternative to Volvo Genuine Service and OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts performed by factory-trained technicians.

 

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The Team at Volvo Is Bringing Increased Electric Range and Capabilities to Its 2024 Model Year Lineup

Our team at Smothers European Volvo Cars is excited about what the 2024 model year holds for Volvo. The automaker has announced some exciting things regarding increased electric range and capabilities. The electric models that are receiving updates to extend their electric range and capabilities are the C40 Recharge and the XC40 Recharge. We want to tell you what you need to know about this welcome development. This news is yet another reason to consider this iconic brand if you are currently shopping for a new vehicle in Rohnert Park and Petaluma.

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ICYMI: The Volvo 850 Series Turned 25 Last Month!

Though it hasn’t been in production since 1996, the iconic Volvo 850 Series gave rise to many beloved Volvo models throughout the years, and you can still see its influence and design language in today’s Volvo lineup. Here at Smothers European Volvo, we wanted to celebrate (albeit, about a month late) the 25th anniversary of this landmark model, so here’s to appreciating where you’ve come from, while always looking toward where you’re going!

 

 

 

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Buy a Volvo, get the trip of a lifetime with Overseas Delivery program!

Picture this: You're driving down the road, happy as can be. You're happy because you've finally saved enough money to go on that trip you've been dreaming of. The thought of visiting a far off land, exploring, and seeing the world beyond is thrilling and then…the check engine light flips on. Your car has been making noises for weeks but this is the final straw and something in you just knows it's the end. 

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Meet Volvo's Founding Fathers


Like many great ideas, Volvo began in a café.

Two friends sat over lunch in Stockholm, Sweden, presumably sketching things out on napkins. Their names were Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson, and they dreamed of creating a car company.

Larson was an engineer, who sketched up all the original designs for Volvo cars. He was the idea guy. Gabrielsson had the money. He was a sales specialist, and helped fund and promote their cars.

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Volvo XC70 tackles Swedish winters and Santa Rosa sunshine


To survive a Swedish winter, you need the right tools. To enjoy a Swedish winter, you need visit its enriching scenery. Or you could take part in it all right here in Santa Rosa with the 2015 Volvo XC70.

The all-new Volvo XC70 embodies Sweden's most extreme yet captivating season. It's packed with the endurance to push across rugged terrain and a design rivaling the perfectly dusted mountain tops. The Volvo XC70 packs…

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How Connected Cars Will Eliminate Driving Surprises


You use Google Maps, right? It's sort of the go-to source for navigating via a smartphone, though you may have a special GPS device.

Often these maps will have up-to-date traffic data. When you select a navigation route, it will tell you where traffic is slow. This is because your device is talking to everyone else's device as it feeds back information. What if we could do something similar with road conditions?

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