You might think that when a brand offers a capped-price servicing plan, you, as the customer, will get a good deal when it comes to maintenance costs. Thankfully, that's now the case for Volvo Cars Australia.
In short, Volvo had one of the most expensive service setups in the Australian market, capped pricing or no, but that's pleasingly changed - significantly so.
The company now offers two levels of capped-price service plans, as buyers can opt for a three-year/45,000km or five-year/75,000km plan.
See the table below to see how each of the different models stacks up. You'll find that they're consistently priced.
As is the standard for the premium brands, Volvo offers a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.
The fact owners can choose their desired duration is welcome, with either plan offering great value for a premium brand. 8/10
| Model | Years Warranty | 3 years/45,000kms plan | 5 years/75,000kms plan |
| Avg. Cost per Service | Total Capped Cost | Avg. Cost per Service | Total Capped Cost |
| S60 | 5 | $583.33 | $1,750.00 | $600.00 | $3,000.00 |
| V60 Cross Country | 5 | $583.33 | $1,750.00 | $600.00 | $3,000.00 |
| XC40 | 5 | $583.33 | $1,750.00 | $600.00 | $3,000.00 |
| XC60 | 5 | $583.33 | $1,750.00 | $600.00 | $3,000.00 |
| XC90 | 5 | $583.33 | $1,750.00 | $600.00 | $3,000.00 |
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After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017.
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