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When you shop for a car, you want to ensure you're getting the most out of the experience. Taking a test drive of the model you may think you love is a great way to do that. First-time car buyers may feel overwhelmed by the process and unsure of what they need to look out for. Here are seven tips to help you get through this potentially confusing time.

1. Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions

Before you get behind the wheel, make sure you understand everything about the car you're interested in. 

Volvo offers its customers a wide selection of SUVs and hybrids they can customize. When you browse our showroom at Courtesy Volvo Cars of Chico, you will find new and used Volvo models. Compare the benefits of buying new and used to decide the right one for you.

Benefits of Buying a New Volvo

A primary advantage of buying a new Volvo is no previous damage that may cause the need for future repairs. You will be the only one who owns it, and there is less concern over its longevity.

Newer Volvos come outfitted with the latest safety features…

A powerful and refined midsize SUV with seating for up to five, the 2022 Volvo XC60 provides new model value on a level that other luxury models can only aspire to. Serving drivers all over the Oroville area and more, our team would love to tell you more about this impressive new model.

There are new models like the Volvo S90 available to protect you on the road. Serving drivers in Chico and Oroville, our team of Volvo experts can help you learn more about the safety profile of this new luxury car.

Volvo is making a bold step in the innovative field of EVs with its new 2022 XC40 Recharge. This all-electric SUV is ready to stun every customer with a range of performance features, design elements, and technologies. You will truly get it all when choosing this 2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge near Anderson.

Volvo buyers are frequently connoisseurs of luxury and the new 2022 Volvo XC60 at Courtesy Volvo Cars of Chico provides an excellent opportunity to enhance that focus. In keeping with the customary understated Volvo design motif, the XC60 combines subtle overall upgrades, both inside and out, with Volvo's advanced safety and exceptional performance features. The interior is welcoming to passengers and spacious enough for your cargo.

New for 2022

The Volvo XC60 models known as T5 and T6 have been supplanted by a new hybrid system labeled B5 and B6 with power from 48-volt technology. 

At courtesy Volvo Cars of Chico we appreciate the opportunity to help our highly-valued customers with selecting the right Volvo model for their families. We also appreciate helping those same customers with financing that new Volvo model, whether it's a loan or a lease that suits their family finances best. We currently have quite a few customers choosing to lease, so if you're interested in exploring that option, let's discuss some of the benefits.

Leasing benefit #1: Lower monthly payments

It's surprising how easy and inexpensive it is to arrange for the little maintenance tasks that extend the life expectancy of your car, whether you drive a Volvo from Courtesy Volvo Cars of Chico or any other car. But it's equally surprising how easy it is to get so busy you just don't think about getting your car serviced. To remind you how important it is, here are three basics that can make a difference in how long your car can keep on running.

#1: Change your oil

This is as fundamental as it gets. Your motor…

We understand that, for many of our customers at Courtesy Volvo Chico, the cost of a brand-new car can be a bit daunting. We also know that many of these same customers are concerned about the long-term reliability of a used car. That's why we often suggest considering a Certified Pre-Owned Volvo. These special cars are newer, have lower mileage and come with an extraordinary warranty, all for a remarkably affordable price.

Advantage #1: A Certified Pre-Owned Volvo is quite a bit less than a new one

Explore the Latest Volvo Models at our Chico Dealership near Redding

It's that time of year. Volvo is slowly but surely rolling out its 2022 lineup, with updated style details, new powertrain options, a new infotainment system, and an all-new pure-electric crossover. Here's a look at some of the highlights of the Volvo models.

Mild-Hybrid Powertrains

The 2022 Volvo S60, S90, XC60, and V90 Cross Country now include the new B5 and B6 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrains, replacing the T5 and T6 variants of their predecessors. The MHEV systems utilize a small electric motor to capture...