In conjunction with the launch of the new vehicles, Volvo Trucks is presenting an extended service offer. The highest level – the “Gold Contract” – encompasses servicing, repairs and a full telematics system.
The Gold Service Contract is designed to ensure trucks can be connected at all times. This makes it possible for the Volvo workshop to follow vehicle usage and monitor the wear-and-tear of certain components. The aim is to proactively ensure that the truck is serviced only when needed – and that maintenance is carried out when the vehicle is not in use.
Customers can also opt for comprehensive leasing that brings together all the costs into one single monthly invoice.
Volvo says the new trucks could help improve customer profitability in several ways:
- Driving properties are improved with swift torque delivery at low revs in the new D5 and D8 engines.
- The new 4-cylinder 12-tonne version of the Volvo FL offers up to 500kg greater load-carrying capacity, when compared to current model.
- The Volvo FE is now available with I-Shift automated transmission, including software for specific operations such as distribution to reduce fuel consumption.
- The Fuel Advice fuel-saving service aims to help drivers use their trucks more cost-efficiently.
‘Customers in this segment don’t just buy a truck, they purchase trouble-free access to an efficient transport solution. The new Volvo FL and FE make it even easier for us to provide them with a comprehensive service that literally drives their business to greater success,’ said Claes Nilsson, president of Volvo Trucks.