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New Service Manager

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We are very excited to welcome our newly appointed Service Manager, Hugo van den Heever to our Silver Lakes team.

As a young man, starting out in the workforce in 2011. He decided to start a career in the motor industry. He obtained an opportunity as a Service Advisor at BMW Dealership. He was devoted and went out of his way to ensure that he delivered the highest quality service possible to his customers.

After proving his value as a Service Advisor at a premium brand, he was promoted to Service Controller in 2019.

In 2020 Hugo was offered an opportunity at a Land Rover / Jaguar Dealership as a Quality Manager. As he takes Customer Service very seriously, he was delighted to accept the position as it requires someone who is self-motivated, passionate, and committed to maintaining strict quality control of the Service Department.

As he steps into a Managers Position at Volvo Silver Lakes, he is 100 % committed to all Customers and Staff Members. Having a strong belief in teamwork, he wants to guide the Staff in making the right decisions while keeping the Customer’s needs and interests in mind. He strives to ensure excellent Customer Service and to provide a memorable experience with each visit to our Service Department.

VOLVO CARS UMHLANGA GO ALL OUT IN INTRODUCING THE SMARTER VOLVO XC60

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If you missed the exciting Volvo XC60 launch that was held at our Umhlanga dealership on Friday 28 January 2022, you can catch all the exciting details below.

Vehicle Front View

Parked at a 45-degree angle, rays of sunshine fell upon the bonnet through the sparkling clean glass windows, giving the stunning platinum grey paintwork that extra bit of finesse. Everyone who walked into the dealership was here for it! This beauty had all eyes on her and proved to be as smart as she is sleek. She comes with all the bells and whistles, from voice recognition to the tow bar feature. Volvo ensures that we make use of next-level technology, enhancing every aspect of the vehicle.

You can take a meeting on the go or escape for the weekend with the XC60. The smarter XC60 with Google built-in has got you covered. Everyone from businessmen and women to soccer moms and stay-at-home dads came out for the launch. It did get me a Morden day millennial thinking how anyone survived prior to the discovery of Google. Considering that Google is now built into Volvo’s infotainment system we all can agree we have come a long way.

It is always fun to drive around the block in something new and our smarter Volvo XC60 is exactly that. Customers had such fun taking this beauty out for test drives, heck who are we kidding, simply sitting in this brand-new luxury SUV basking in the ambience was enough to sell me on it.

As if that were not enough, the premium dealership had catered for the likes of all. You had to be there for it, the festive fika station had filled the air with the sweet smell of cinnamon adding that extra flare at the treats station which also had a variety of gifts for all in attendance. Eco Volvo bag, oh and dare I forget to mention the cookie jars.

Gifts

The launch was a resounding success with smiles all around. The smart XC60 is still on our showroom floor, so feel free to come in and view it. Coffee is on us.

Volvo Side View

031 571 2600
1 Wilton Crescent
Somerset Park
Umhlanga
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The Volvo XC40 Recharge is the future.

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As the world faces a climate crisis, electric vehicles are the answer to curbing the negative effects of climate change. In comparison to petrol and diesel vehicles, electric vehicles have a small carbon footprint. Volvo’s XC40 Recharge is an ideal compact SUV given the increasing demand for electric cars.

Designed to give you a purely electric drive, the Volvo XC40 Recharge is a high-performance luxury compact SUV. In addition to using recycled materials throughout the interior, the Volvo XC40 Recharge is a state-of-the-art pure electric car that can travel up to 418 kilometres with a single charge.

Why buy the Volvo XC40 Recharge?

Cost-Effective.
Less running costs.
Zero tailpipe emissions.
With the rising cost of petrol and diesel, you won’t spend your money on either of the two.

Features of the Volvo XC40 Recharge

Inductive charging for smartphones.
Volvo on call (VOC).
Panoramic sunroof.
Blindspot information system.
Google digital services.
20” diamond cut alloy wheels.
Power operated tailgate.
Adaptive cruise control plus pilot assist.
360 degree camera.
Heated steering wheel.
Harman/ Kardon premium sound system.
Keyless entry.

The Volvo XC40 Recharge comes with a standard 5 year/ 100 000kms Warranty and service plan.

For inquiries contact CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston on 011 700 4700.

Get the Most Out of Your Summer with Volvo Accessories at CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town

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If you’re looking to take full advantage of the upcoming season, it’s not too late to equip your Volvo SUV with various accessories to enhance your lifestyle.
CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town offers Volvo accessories to suit your lifestyle and driving needs.

Whether you’re looking forward to a bike ride or time on the water, we have a range of accessories and lifestyle products available.
Roof and hitched bicycle racks are practical and easy to carry along several bikes. Tow bars are available for towing boats. With the Volvo XC90’s towing capacity of up to 2700 kg, you can take your small to medium motorboat or sailboat along with you.

Additional options include a roof box, load liners, all-weather floor liners, compartment dividers and an even better roof-mounted kayak holder, allowing you to conveniently transport your kayak while taking advantage of the premium features of the new Volvo XC60.

Explore our huge range of Accessories and Lifestyle products by visiting our website on https://accessories.volvocars.com/en-za, or contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0214139800 for further assistance.

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge – the first pure electric compact SUV

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The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge is Volvo’s first-ever fully electric vehicle, based on the best-selling XC40 small premium SUV. This is a key moment for the quintessential Swedish brand as it electrifies its vehicle line-up, moving towards the goal of a product line-up that doesn’t use gasoline.

Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge

Inside, an innovative approach to all-around functionality provides drivers with plenty of large and smartly designed storage compartments. Not having an internal combustion engine means that the car provides drivers with even more storage space, via a so-called ‘frunk’ storage space under the front hood.

Storage

The Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge boasts a 12.3-inch cluster behind the steering wheel and a 9-inch touchscreen on the dash. It is the first Volvo model equipped with a brand-new infotainment system powered by the Android Operating System. The new infotainment system offers customers unprecedented personalisation, improved levels of intuitiveness and new embedded Google technology and services, such as Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store.

Interior

Enjoy the freedom of electric driving as the Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge comes with a state-of-the-art, a fully electric all-wheel-drive powertrain that offers a range of over 400km on a single charge under the WLTP drive cycle and output of 408hp. The battery charges to 80% of its capacity in 40 mins on a fast-charger system.

Volvo XC40 P8 Recharge

For further information on Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle, contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 021 413 9800.

Volvo Genuine Wiper Blades

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As the rainy season approaches, it’s imperative that you replace your windshield wiper blades for the sake of your safety and that of others. CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston recommends that you change your wiper blades once a year.

Volvo Genuine wiper blades

Many factors can affect the performance of your wiper blades, such as extreme weather conditions, moisture, heavy use, and ageing, which can cause them to lose their elasticity.

Signs to look out for when your wiper blades are worn out:

  • Skipping: if the wiper blade deforms the blade lip that may cause the windscreen vail effect.
  • Vibrating: Wear and tear or ageing that results in noisy movements across the windscreen. dirt, oil, and airborne contaminants also cause wear and tear on the rubber of the blades.
  • Squeaking: occurs when the wiper element is misshapen or worn out.
  • Lifting: when the wiper blades miss out on parts of the windscreen due to lifting, the wiper arm or blades should be replaced.
  • Streaking: This occurs when the rubber blades of the wipers harden and crack. It leaves gaps where water is not removed properly from the windscreen.

Volvo Genuine wiper blades

Why use Volvo Genuine wiper blade:

  • Volvo wiper blades have the best durability, which allows the blade to perform well both in hot and cold weather.
  • Volvo Genuine wiper blades undergo a stringent test before approval, for the wipers to give an all-round performance.

Part Number

Volvo Genuine wiper blades contain graphite levels to ensure better contact with the windshield and reduce noise and vibration. Volvo Genuine wiper blades have the right rubber quality.

Short Version

CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston is currently running a 20% off special on Volvo Genuine wiper blades. For more contacts us on 0877248874.

References

https://contentstore.volvocars.biz/media/?mediaId=673C44C7-2EBA-4F70-9B2E4EF756DB71C0
https://www.arrivealive.mobi/windscreen-wiper-blades-roadworthiness-and-safe-driving

Introducing the new XC90 Mild Hybrid

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At Volvo Cars we are driven by a desire to make things better. Our move towards electrification includes pre-electric cars, plug-in hybrids and now mild hybrid propulsion systems which deliver a smoother driving experience and a new level of efficiency.

XC90 Mild Hybrid

A new generation of power

Mild hybrids offer an effective powertrain solution that actively reduces engine load, thereby improving fuel economy and improving the driving experience. A mild hybrid combines an electric motor, a 48-volt battery and a 12 volt/48-volt converter with an internal combustion engine.

The electric motor acts as a starter to rev-up the engine smoothly. It also works as a generator, collecting energy recuperated by braking, which is stored in the 48-volt battery. This provides electric power to enable better acceleration.

XC90 Mild Hybrid

What is a mild hybrid?

Mild hybrids is also considered to be an electric car. Mild hybrids use both a combustion engine and an electric motor to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy. They do this by using energy stored in a 48-volt battery that is generated by braking. This energy is then used to boost the combustion engine during start-up and take-off.

Does the electric motor propel a mild hybrid?

No. The electric motor is there to assist the engine and to reduce the amount of work it needs to do.

XC90 Side View

What is the main benefit of a mild hybrid?

Mild hybrids hybrid will offer reduced fuel consumption and thereby lower emissions. Mild hybrids are generally more affordable than full hybrids or plug-in hybrids.

2022 Volvo XC90 - Interior

What is the difference between a mild hybrid, a full hybrid and a plug-in hybrid?

  • Mild hybrids uses the electric motor to assist the combustion engine.
  • A full hybrid has a larger electric motor and battery than a mild hybrid. A full hybrid can power the car using the electric motor for short distances and recharges its battery using the engine or through regenerative braking.
  • A plug-in hybrid can be recharged by literally plugging it into a home charging station or using a public charging station. A plug-in hybrid offers a greater pure electric range thanks to a larger battery pack and electric motor. A plug-in hybrid will meet the daily commuting needs of many people.

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 021 413 9810 for further information.

Volvo aims to grow partnership with Google for next generation safe and connected user experience – CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston

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By now anyone that has been following Volvo Cars press releases will know that Volvo has pledged to be fully electric by the year 2030. Locally, Volvo has started to introduce the first of these electric vehicles namely the fully electric Volvo XC40 P8. Although most of the vehicles on the roads on South African roads still use the traditional international combustion engines the rest of the world plans to do away with these vehicles in the next few years. But besides electric vehicles what else do Volvo plan to do to make consumers driving experience as seamless and comfortable as possible.

Google Assistant Tech Volvo

Volvo Car Group is the first car manufacturer to produce vehicles with an informative system powered by Android Automotive OS with Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play built in. Volvo plans to continue with this strategy and utilise Android Automotive OS in all its next generation fully electric vehicles.

Cellphone App

Chief Technology officer at Volvo Cars Group has been quote saying: “Our teams have spent a lot of time with Google to further develop and improve our user experience for the next generation of Volvo cars. Especially in terms of safety, serenity, and simplicity, we have made great strides thanks to a deeper integration of design and technological development. We are convinced that it will allow us to create even better Volvo cars and set a new industry standard.”

Be sure to keep an eye on CMH Volvo Cars Bryanston social media for more news regarding Volvo drive to electric the future and bring a new driving experience to consumers.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmhvolvocarsbryanston

References

https://www.media.volvocars.com/global/en-gb/media/pressreleases/283547/volvo-cars-and-google-continue-partnership-for-next-generation-safe-and-connected-user-experience
https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/volvo-cars-and-google-continue-partnership-for-next-generation-safe-and-connected-user-experience/
https://www.iloveza.com/blogs/news/volvo-car-group-tech-moment

What makes the Volvo XC90 the SUV of the Decade – CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town

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While the Volvo XC90 has many award-winning features; what makes this vehicle so special is the sleek yet classic silhouette, the adamant powertrain options, the precise handling, the cutting-edge technology, the elegant cabin — everything comes together into one remarkable package. The Volvo XC90 has wowed drivers and passers-by alike since it debuted in 2015 and Volvo has continued to improve this luxury SUV over the years.

Volvo XC90

Award-Winning Features

Design:

Inspired by its Scandinavian origins, the Volvo XC90 boasts a sleek design. With its sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic, the cabin has an interior with both a classic and modern feel. Elegant, but never flashy, the design of this Volvo SUV embodies understated luxury.

Volvo XC90 Interior

Technology:

Volvo’s new XC90 offers a wealth of standard and optional technology to enhance its safety and convenience. Standard on the XC90 are many active safety features, including:

  • Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™) and Cross Traffic Alert
  • City Safety Collision Avoidance Technology
  • Lane Keeping Aid
  • Rear Collision Warning
  • Run Off Road Mitigation

Navigation

With the available 360o Surround View Camera, Graphical Head-up Display, Park Assist Pilot with Front Park Assist, and more, you can choose convenience.

360 Degree Camera

Contact CMH Volvo Cars Cape Town on 0214139800 to book your test drive or visit us at the corner of Nelson Mandela Boulevard and Christiaan Barnard Street, Foreshore, Cape Town to experience the luxury of the Volvo XC90.

E.V.A

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When a woman steps into a car to drive to her desired destination, she assumes she will be safe. To date, most automakers still produce vehicles based exclusively on data collected from male crash test dummies. For this reason, women run a higher risk of getting injured in traffic than men.

E.V.A Initiative

Volvo sees that women and men appear equally in this data, unlike most automakers. Due to this, we believe they should be equally represented in testing, hence the E.V.A equal vehicles for all initiatives.

Crash Collaboration

Volvo Accident Research Team was formed in 1970. 40 years of research are finally being shared. During these years, the Accident Research Team has gathered real-world data to help better understand what happens during collisions.

Women are more likely to suffer a chest injury in a crash than men because of differences in chest anatomy and strength. The shorter a person is, the closer they sit to the steering wheel, which makes the inflatable curtain over the entire window an essential safety feature. In addition to the side impact system, the airbag curtain reduces the risk of head injuries considerably. In traffic, Volvo’s safety belt has proven to be one of the most effective lifesavers, offering great protection to all body types and crashes.

E.V.A teenage girl crash

Additionally, we developed the world’s first average-size pregnant crash test dummy as an additional measure to increase awareness of safety and learn more about pregnant women and their unborn children. The model allows for the study of how the occupant moves and how the safety belt and airbag affect the woman and her unborn child. As a brand, Volvo is always striving to improve its safety measures.

Likely to injury

Drive the vehicle that prioritizes your safety. Drive Volvo

031 571 2600
1 Wilton Crescent
Somerset Park
Umhlanga
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