You can now do most shopping online, from groceries to home theater systems, but the auto industry is lagging behind and you have a limited number of options. But as consumers increasingly rely on their online purchases and some dealers see a dramatic increase in the number of online users and more demands, Volvo believes the time has come to launch a full and comprehensive service. purchase of vehicles. The first company to offer the opportunity to buy a car entirely online, already offered by rival brands such as Tesla, but Volvo believes that its new premium service will be the most complete, all the more than that. "It will offer a guaranteed price guaranteeing financing options. How it works Instead of competing with Volvo's dealer network, the new online service works with your resellers. So once you've created an account, you can find the nearest dealer and define with whom to transact With the retailer selected, you choose your preferred financing option; although you can pay in cash, 91% of Volvos is purchased with some type of financing. Once this option is selected, it is part of the valuation of your exchange of room (if you have one). In addition to entering your license plate, you must enter a number of details, including the condition of the car and the number of kilometers that e drives every year. This last point is important because if you order a car directly from the factory rather than stock from the reseller, you may have to wait a few months. The price is automatically adjusted according to the delay. Volvo says you could pick up your new car within two days of completing the online ordering process. Image credit: Volvo. Then you have the time to configure your car, the choice of driveline and color for trim options and even accessories. As you make changes and select options, the price updates (including the monthly amount if you finance the car). Once you are satisfied with the specifications and price of your new Volvo, you can reserve the car and apply for financing. According to Volvo, the whole process can take just 20 minutes, but expect most users to want to speak to their local dealer at some point. The system was designed to be started in the showroom and finished at home, or vice versa. In fact, Volvo hopes that many potential buyers will still want to touch, sit down, and test drive the car. presence matters The service is now operational in the UK. Initially, it was only available for the Volvo XC40. Other models will be available from May 3. If the service is successful, and we see no reason not to, we expect Volvo to roll out to other regions.