Volvo Richmond Blog

We keep hearing the rumors that we have a rough winter ahead here in Virginia.

What exactly does a “rough winter” mean?

Three feet of snow?

Ice storms shutting down the roads?

Weeks and weeks of below 20-degree temperatures?

All of the above would definitely count in the definition of a “rough winter”. However, no matter how “rough” or “mild” this coming winter may be, you need to make sure that your Volvo is prepared…

Most of us Volvo owners want to drive our beloved vehicles until we pass 500,000 miles or more. We love our cars and want to keep them for a long time, especially in an economic downturn as we have seen over the past few years.

So, when we walk out to the Volvo parked in our driveway or garage, we want it to perform day-in and day-out as we are depending on it to…

There is an old saying that "your customer is your best advertisement".

Any auto dealership company can advertise on the web, television, radio, billboards and other traditional venues. They can all be effective in their own way.

Nothing is better, however, when a customer is happy with your work. They will tell everyone. They become your best and most effective advertiser of all.

Not only do they tell everyone about how much they love their…

We have serious chats with our children all during their childhood. From not being a tattletale to making it through their first day of school to opening their first checking account to the one about…well, you know.

So, while all of those parent-child talks are important, have you ever had the one that should rank pretty high on the list?: How your should buy their first Volvo used car. 

Buying that first Volvo (or…

Volvo Owner's Day has got to be one of my favorite days of the year. Volvo puts on a great spread in Rockleigh, New Jersey. For those of you who don't know Volvo Cars North America holds a yearly event at their headquarters in Rockleigh New Jersey. Featured is their new product line up, safety demonstrations, and much more. Air bags were set off and the roof an XC60 was chopped in a…

As any automobile mechanic will tell you, it's not easy becoming one. It's a highly-competitive trade and it takes time build a good reputation in the industry.

And, like the airlines and its mechanics, if they don't know how to repair it or repair it incorrectly, everything else will eventually fall apart-literally and figuratively. The vehicles that the local customer brings in better be repaired correctly or that service center or dealership will close its doors quickly. 

Bottom line: If the mechanic isn't any good, nothing else matters.  The auto industry truly revolves around the mechanic…

The Volvo brand is perennially known for its safety and VolvoCars.com has highlighted this fact by creating a "Volvo Saved My Life Club" which showcases audio testimonials from families and individuals who have experienced dangerous crashes and lived to tell their story. The Bowles Familyi of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma is a recent family featured in teh "Volvo Saved my Life Club." Here is a transcript of their harrowing story.

We were in our 2000…

Perry has been with Mooers for over 4 years and has over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. Perry is known for his quick wit and approachability.

Perry enjoys reaching out to his customers to check in on their new purchase and also loves riding his Harley Softtail Fat Boy bike through the Blueridge Parkway. His Facebook photo to the right was taken at a Richmond Squirrels game with his grandson Jackson.

Visit Perry at our Richmond Dealership and he'll show you around! Or visit virtually on Perry's Facebook page!

Meet other staff on our growing…

Pizza or subs?

House or apartment?

Some purchasing decisions that we make are no big deal, like pizza or subs for lunch. People decide that every day. Some other decisions such as whether we rent an apartment or buy a house are major and affect our lives for years to come. 

Some other decisions we take lightly because we take them for granted. One of them is vehicle maintenance. After all, we drive our Volvo every week and it is dependable and trustworthy. It does what we expect it to do with regular maintenance.  

But, believe it or not, there…

"Radical, high-performance, safe, affordable, world-class - the new one-design Volvo Ocean 65…is a spectacular feat of design and construction."

No, that's not some fancy new 2015 Volvo sedan debuting in the fall. In fact, it's not even a car, at all. It's a boat. 

That's right, a Volvo boat. Volvo has been involved in racing boats since 1973 when the first yachts headed south for Cape Town, South Africa. It was more for training the volunteers than for racing but it was a start of a grand and well-respected race that it is today.   

Not only…