Daily Tribune (Philippines)

Premium car care services through online concierge

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Volvo has always been about safety We at Volvo Philippine­s resolve to fulfill our mission to deliver freedom of movement in a safe, sustainabl­e and personal way

Volvo Philippine­s continues to strengthen its commitment to its valued clients through the Volvo Concierge service. Launched in March 2020, right after the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was announced, Volvo Concierge is the first clientfocu­sed service platform launched in the country to respond to the car care needs of local Volvo car owners.

“These unpreceden­ted times call for extraordin­ary measures. Immediatel­y after the ECQ was announced, we had created a system that will provide online assistance and support to the vehicle needs of our patrons,” quoted Atty. Alberto B. Arcilla, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Philippine­s.

Aside from regular updates on its social media platforms regarding the virtues of staying at home, communicat­ion was also sent out to assure clients that should they need assistance regarding their Volvo vehicles, a dedicated Volvo Concierge will be ready and able to assist them.

It is a one-stop-shop that answers queries related to sales and aftersales concerns of Volvo owners. Through it, online technical assistance is also extended to those who need it by providing pertinent informatio­n. A schedule is also provided so the necessary car service may be carried out right after the ECQ is lifted and as soon as it is safe to do so.

Volvo Concierge also makes it possible for customers to buy a new Volvo in the comforts of their own home. While staying at home and social distancing are still largely encouraged, transporta­tion remains to be an essential vehicle to conduct daily affairs. Those who want to purchase a vehicle may do so through the Volvo Concierge online sales service. Using Volvo’s online sales tools and video conferenci­ng applicatio­ns, a customer will be guided through the entire process with their own dedicated Volvo concierge. Delivery of their chosen Volvo may also be arranged as soon as ECQ restrictio­ns are lifted.

“Lockdowns all over the world have also seen a difference in air quality. Haze and smog have been significan­tly reduced with the reduction of traffic. Lately, we also see a trend in buyer interest on cleaner and greener cars, including our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles. They want to switch to Volvos that emit low to zero emissions when they go back to the new normal,” Volvo Philippine­s marketing director, Chris Yu said.

As people prepare to face the new normal when quarantine restrictio­ns are relaxed, Volvo Philippine­s continues to strengthen its internal systems and processes. Health and safety guidelines will strictly be implemente­d. This will relate to both facilities and cars. Temperatur­e checks, visual cues for social distancing, protective shields in customer touchpoint­s, and stringent sanitation procedures especially in transactio­n zones will be in place.

All cars that come in for servicing will also receive compliment­ary sanitation and disinfecti­on with special attention to high-touch surfaces such as door handles, steering wheel, gear shifters, buttons, knobs, and switches. This free vehicle disinfecti­on is conducted to ensure the highest level of safety for both clients and Volvo personnel.

24/7 roadside assistance is also available. Towing and service personnel will be in protective suits to ensure safety. Furthermor­e, clients whose vehicle warranties have expired during the pandemic are still eligible.

“Volvo has always been about safety. Now, more than ever, we at Volvo Philippine­s resolve to fulfill our mission to deliver freedom of movement in a safe, sustainabl­e, and personal way,” Atty. Arcilla added.

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THEY want to switch to Volvos that emit low to zero emissions when they go back to the new normal.
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PHOTOGRAPH­S COURTESY OF TCCCI VOLVO’S online concierge service.
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WE also see a trend in buyer interest on cleaner and greener cars, including our range of plug-in hybrid vehicles, TCCCI president Atty. Albert Arcilla.

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