Volvo of Charleston

Take a run on the other side of town

2008-10-30T11:14:00.000-07:00

It might not garner as much attention as the Cooper River Bridge Run, but the James Island Connector Run offers a less-crowded option for filling your lungs with some early morning air. The first Saturday in November every year, the 10K run/5K walk falls on "Students with Disabilities Day" and proceeds go to the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, which awards scholarships to special-needs students. The race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday across from Roper Hospital and finishes there after the panoramic run over the bridge and back. Race entry is $25 for the 10K and $20 for the 5K; on race day, the 10K is $30. For more information or to sign up, visit the race Web site.

Memorial Weekend Specials from Volvo of Charleston

2008-05-20T12:51:00.000-07:00

Memorial Weekend Specials from Volvo of Charleston

May Sign and Drive Sales Event
$0 Down, $0 Out of Pocket, 0 Hassles

Your Choice:
2008 Volvo S80* loaded with Leather, 3.2L V6, Full Power, Moonroof and more.
or
2008 Volvo V70** loaded with Leather, Sunroof, CD Player and more.

Sign and Drive either one and lease for only $469 per month.

Don't wait...Call 843.571.2727 to schedule a test drive appointment or an appraisal for your trade in today! You can also veiw our inventory and other specials online at www.VolvoOfCharleston.com.

2008 Volvo S80: Stk # 8063, MSRP $40,240, 36 mo Lease, 12K per year, $0Total due at lease signing, including sec dep, down payment, taxes and fees. With Approved Credit.
2008 Volvo V70: Stk # 80554, MSRP $37,375. 48 mo Lease, 12K per year, $0Total due at lease signing, including sec dep, down payment, taxes and fees. With Approved Credit.

Hurry, offers expire 5/31/08. Volvo of Charleston is closed on Sundays and Memorial Day.

Fuel Economy Special from Volvo of Charleston

2008-05-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

Just Announced: Volvo of Charleston Fuel Economy Special!!! With today’s high gas prices, we wanted to provide some tips for your vehicles care. To optimize the fuel economy and performance of your vehicle, we recommend checking your air filter, fuel filter, tire pressure, throttle body, and injector system for peak efficiency. These few maintenance operations can improve your fuel economy and save you considerably at the gas pump.

Start by calling us today to take advantage of our Fuel System Cleaning and Inspection Special for only $99.95 plus tax. This special is good from May 19th thru the 24th only, while you wait! Call us at 402.6525 to schedule your appointment today! Thank you for your time and Drive Safe.

2008-03-14T11:30:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again.. Spruce up your Volvo for Spring!

Air Conditioning Special. Charleston is getting hot alreadyso now is the time. A/C Special for $39.95 plus tax. This includes: Inspection of A/C belt, Compressor, Lines and A/C Performance. No loaners available for this special, waiting clients only. Not redeemable for cash and not valid on previous purchases. While You Wait!!! This is only valid with a scheduled appointment.
Print this page and present it at the dealership to take advantage of this special offer. EXPIRATION : 03-31-2008

Tire Rotation and Brake Safety Inspection
Tire Rotation and Brake Inspection for only $16.95 plus Tax. This includes: rotating tires, adjusting tire pressures, and inspection of brake pads and rotors. No loaners available for this special, waiting clients only. Print this page and bring it to Volvo of Charleston and receive your tire rotation and brake inspection for your Volvo for only $16.95 plus tax. This special is valid only with a scheduled appointment. This is not redeemable for cash and not valid on previous purchases. Print this coupon and present it at the dealership to take advantage of this special offer. EXPIRATION : 03-31-2008

The XC60 - possibly the safest Volvo ever?

2008-03-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

MSN Autos reviewed the new Volvo XC60 Crossover and concluded that this may be the safest Volvo ever built... not to mention the most stylish.

Source: MSN Autos

The sneak peak of the new XC60 crossover was held at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show where the XC60 showed off its colors. With its new aggressive lines and distinct Volvo style, the XC60 will prove to be a energetic addition to the Volvo line.

Volvo CEO Fredrik Arp claims the XC60, "is the safest Volvo ever." The XC60 still must be put through its paces, but it is easy to believe that this new Volvo will make big waves in the crossover industry.

For more information, contact Volvo of Charleston

Volvo wheels are Naturally Protective!

2008-01-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

Volvo has proved its mettle yet again! Volvo's XC90 SUV, C70 Convertible, and S80 Sedan have all earned IIHS's top honors for vehicle safety in front, side, and rear impact crash protection. Each model presented unique challenges towards achieving top ratings.
Volvo's holistic, 'Circle of Development' approach to safety starts from real world accident research, moving through to engineering, testing, manufacturing and coming back to real world accident research. Volvo safety is about Protective and Preventive safety - to help people during one of their worst life experiences: an automobile accident.
While each vehicle achieved top safety acknowledgements for IIHS's standard bevy of crash testing, Volvo went even further to help offer protection that might be needed in real world situations. Acing crash test criteria is but one way to protect occupants. At Volvo, there is the belief that standard tests help to predict vehicle behavior but real world accident research adds another layer of safety engineering to those in and around Volvo cars.
Visit Volvo of Charleston http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/ today, get behind the wheels of these safest and most reliable vehicles on road and feel the confidence.

Clive Alive - Volvo Safety Crash Dummy Video

2007-11-15T08:22:00.000-08:00

Volvo is synonymous with safety. Experience a bit of humor while watching the Volvo crash test dummy "Clive" narrate the safety features of Volvo vehicles. Please note: only crash test dummies were harmed in the making of this video.

Experience Volvo Safety at Volvo of Charleston
1518 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407

Let America vote for your local heroes!

2007-10-19T09:28:00.000-07:00

This is your opportunity to share some amazing hero stories! At Volvo of Charleston, the nominations for the 6th Annual Volvo for Life Awards are pouring in.

The news release and newsletter text have been posted online at http://vfla6.haberspace.com/ to make them easily accessible. Retailers are requested to visit the page and download the materials for distribution. In the retailer kit mailed several weeks ago, there is also a handy list of tips for generating nominations in your community.
The voting period opens this November. The nation will be invited to visit http://www.volvoforlifeawards.com/ to vote and select the 6th Annual Volvo for Life Award finalists from the top 40 nominated heroes. At that time, we will contact the Volvo retailers closest to the top 40 heroes' hometowns to discuss voting publicity.
For more details about Volvo of Charleston, our range of Chevrolet vehicles and other features, visit our dealership located at Charleston, South Carolina (SC) or log on at http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/index.jsp.

For more details contact -
Kim McMartin - kim@habermaninc.com or 612-372-6464Jo Watson at Haberman & Associates - jo@habermaninc.com or 612-372-6447.

Visit Volvo of Charleston at 1518 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407 or call (800) 335-7122 for details.

While You Wait - $17.95 Oil Change Special at Volvo of Charleston

2007-10-02T23:06:00.000-07:00

Volvo of Charleston, premier Volvo dealer in South Carolina (SC), is offering you a Special discount on your next Oil Change. As a valued customer, all you have to do is print out the Coupon, which is good on Volvo cars and SUV's only, and present it to us at Volvo of Charleston at anytime. You can receive an oil change for only $17.95 plus tax!

No prior appointment is necessary, but vehicles will be served on a first come first serve basis. The offer is good through 10-31-2007. For more details, visit http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/partsservice/printcoupon.jsp .

Check out other offers available at Volvo of Charleston, your friendly Volvo dealer, serving customers in and around Charleston, Johns Island, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Summerville, Georgetown and Hollywood.

For more information please call us (800) 335-7122 for more information.

Volvo S80 with the 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK Award

2007-10-02T06:45:00.000-07:00

Volvo of Charleston, the leading Volvo dealer in Charleston, South Caroline, is delighted to announce that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the Volvo S80 with the 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK Award for superior overall crash protection. The S80 qualifies because it has rated "Good" in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and has electronic stability control as standard equipment. For more information on the S80 you can call the dealer at (800) 335-7122 or visit the website at http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/newvehicles/cmltrim.jsp?model=S80&bodytype=any

Volvo has always been a leader in protective safety and the Volvo S80 is no exception. The S80 is the first Volvo to feature adaptive cruise control with Collision Warning and Brake Support designed to warn the driver and lessen the severity of an impact in a collision. Volvo will also be introducing the Personal Car Communicator which not only acts as a keyless starter, but also as an interactive security system and personal safety device. The S80 features a tailor-made safety cage and space-saving powertrain to minimize intrusion into the cabin in the event of a collision.

The S80 3.2 features a 235 Hp 3.2L six-cylinder engine that is available only in front-wheel drive and that has an estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The high-end S80 AWD features a 4.4-liter engine which delivers power through Volvo's Instant Traction all-wheel drive (AWD). The S80 AWD has an estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

Customers can explore the 2007 Volvo S80 and its performance at Volvo of Charleston, located at 1518 Savannah Highway in Charleston, South Carolina 29407. The Volvo dealership exhibits a wide range of new Volvo cars including Volvo S40, Volvo S60, Volvo S80, Volvo V50, Volvo V70, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC90, Volvo C30, and Volvo C70 and offers low prices on other pre-owned vehicles. The dealer also specializes in sales, finance, service and parts. Dealership services extend to Johns Island, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Summerville, Georgetown and Hollywood. Browse online for the best deals and experience world class value and service from Volvo of Charleston.

Contact: Volvo of Charleston
1518 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407
Sales (800)335-7122
Service (800)717-4098
Parts (800)732-4764

Volvo of Charleston sponsors Teacher of the Year.

2007-09-25T15:43:00.000-07:00

"I believe it is necessary to integrate instruction, create a classroom community, and teach using small group and individualized instruction in order to provide the best education for each child."
- Cassie Norvell, K-2 Teacher, Jennie Moore Elementary School – winner of the Teacher of the Year award.

Volvo of Charleston is proud to support Ms. Cassie Norvell as the Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Norvell understands the need to provide the gift of time to learn and develop outside of the lock-step approach required of most young students. She implemented multiage classes at Jennie Moore ES so that young children can learn at their own pace, in their own style, and at their own developmental level with integrated learning stations through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.

One of the primary tenets of Ms. Norvell's philosophy is the importance of both group work and individualized instruction. Children of mixed age groups collaborate and older students practice leadership skills and model helping and sharing for younger children. Ms. Norvell has taught siblings of one family over several years: "By incorporating our classroom experiences into this family’s at-home discussions, the siblings have developed a bond that transcends the three-year experience of each individual child."

As a teacher leader of first-year teachers, Ms. Norvell is aware of the increasing gap between non-Title I schools and Title I schools, where many inexperienced teachers are employed. She believes one resolution is to expand quality early childhood education to parents and to at-risk two-and-three-year olds. She participated in a National Board Summit discussion of tools to recruit cadres of highly qualified teachers to teach in at-risk schools.

Ms. Norvell extends her love of teaching young children to her church's Sunday school program. Her volunteerism in the community stems from fund-raising activities in her classroom through teaching her students the importance to be a part of something bigger than themselves and of helping those in need. The economics standards in social studies are taught through creating authentic sales experiences with profits donated to charities of the students' choice.

"While it may be easy to sit on the sidelines and criticize the public education system, it takes great character to go out and do something to help Charleston County children succeed."

Come a Volvo of Charleston education by stopping by for a test drive of the new C30.

Volvo V70 gets a subtle front-end restyle and revised interior trim!

2007-09-14T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Volvo V70 continues largely unchanged with the exception of subtle restyling and a standard antiskid system for all models in 2007. An all-new 2008 Volvo V70 wagon will go on sale early in 2008 offering improved safety for young children along with advancements in interior design and powertrain.

V70s get a subtle front-end restyle and revised interior trim for '07. Three trims are available, the V70 2.4, V70 2.5T and V70 R, all powered by a 5-cyl engine. The V70 2.4 has 168 hp; the turbocharged 2.5T has 208 hp and the performance-oriented V70 R has 300 hp. The R trim has all-wheel drive; the others are front-drive. A 5-speed automatic is standard on 2.5T, optional on the 2.4; a 6-speed automatic with manual-shift is available on the R. The 2.4 comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, the R with a 6-speed manual. Standard on the R is Volvo's Four-C suspension for improved ride and handling. Dual-screen DVD entertainment is a new option for all but the R.

Volvo has long been associated with best safety in its cars. Standard Safety features include dual integrated rear child seats, navigation system, rear obstacle detection. anti-submarine seats, dual-stage driver and front passenger airbags, side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, 3-point front seatbelts with adjustable anchors, front seat Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), rear seat ISOFIX child restraint anchors, ABS, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and power rear door child safety locks.

Check out this vehicle at Volvo of Charleston, Volvo Dealers in Charleston, South Carolina (SC), serving customers in Johns Island, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Summerville, and Georgetown.

Call (800)335-7122 for information.

http://www.volvoofcharleston.com

Volvo S80 earns "2007 TOP SAFETY PICKS" rating

2007-09-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the Volvo S80 with the 2007 TOP SAFETY PICK Award for superior overall crash protection. The S80 qualifies because it's rated “Good” in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and has electronic stability control as standard equipment. IIHS Ratings of Good, Acceptable, Marginal, or Poor are based on a crash test in which the tested vehicle is struck in the side at a speed of 31 mph.

Volvo has always been a leader in protective safety and the Volvo S80 is no exception. A tailor-made safety cage and space-saving powertrain combine to minimize the intrusion into the cabin in the event of a collision. The S80 3.2 features a 235 Hp 3.2L six-cylinder engine, available only in front-wheel drive, and has an estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. The high-end S80 AWD features a 4.4-liter engine which delivers power through Volvo's Instant Traction all-wheel drive (AWD). The S80 AWD has an estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

The S80 is the first Volvo to feature adaptive cruise control with Collision Warning and Brake Support designed to warn the driver and lessen the severity of an impact in a collision. Volvo will also be introducing the Personal Car Communicator which not only acts as a keyless starter, but also as an interactive security system and personal safety device.

Check out the 2007 S80 and its performance at Volvo of Charleston, Volvo Dealer in Charleston, South Carolina (SC), located at 1518 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. Dealership services extend to Johns Island, North Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Folly Beach, Ravenel, Summerville, Georgetown and Hollywood.

For more information call :( 800) 335-7122.

http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/

Volvo of Charleston protects children against abuse

2007-09-05T06:33:00.000-07:00

For every text drive, Volvo of Charleston along with Volvo of North America will make a $250 donation to Darkness to Light; an organization designed to protect children from abuse.

On September 8th, 2007 at North Charleston Coliseum, Volvo of Charleston is sponsoring the first ever Safe Kids... Safe Cars Ride and Drive.

Drive the all new 2008 Volvo C30 along with other Volvo cars and SUVs in an effort to raise awareness and money for Darkness to Light.

On Track and Road Course excursions are available on a reservation only basis. Call to book your slot for the best way to explore your next Volvo.
Call 800.921.9036 or visit http://www.volvoofcharleston.com/ for more details.

Volvo of Charleston Blog - Volvo Dealer in South Carolina

2007-06-13T01:37:00.000-07:00

The regal S 80 is available with us!

The S 80 is the latest Swedish delight to hit the market. Visit our dealership, Volvo of Charleston, SC to take a look at this ultra sleek beauty in which style, comfort and power blend to perfection.

If its appearance is noble, its list of features is really long. This year's model gives you greater space, and with it, greater comfort. The Volvo S80 disproves the myth that power and comfort are incompatible. For the kind of power it generates, a breathtaking 315 hp wrapped in its V 8 engine, it is remarkably smooth. Gift yourself new wings when you visit our dealership! We are sure that once you take a look at this marvel and test drive it, you cannot resist the temptation of referring this model to your friends Click here..