Purchase a Volvo, Get a Vacation

Take a vacation where the souvenir is part of an unforgettable experience. Purchase any new Volvo within the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and you'll discover a truly unique way to buy a car, as well as a truly unique way to travel around Europe. Here's what's included:

Two round-trip tickets with Scandinavian Airlines
A free first class hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden
Savings off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos (varies by model)
Free shipping to your U.S. Volvo retailer

Overseas Delivery-Tourist Program
To be eligible for the Overseas Delivery Program as part of our tourist program, you must be a U.S. resident and have both a valid driver's license and a passport. You must also be at least 18 years old. Although we're sure you could spend a lifetime exploring Europe, you must bring your new Volvo back to the United States within two/six months of taking European delivery (see Bringing Home Your Volvo for details) to remain exempt from a levy of the EU VAT (25% of purchase price) by the Swedish tax authorities.

Benefits of the Tourist Program

Enjoy the vacation of a lifetime
The ability to travel at your own pace
No need for rental car expenses and rental car return restrictions (from one country to another)
Up to approximately 8% savings (varies by model) off the U.S. MSRP on U.S.-model Volvos
Roundtrip tickets for 2 to Europe
One free hotel night in Gothenburg, Sweden, the home of Volvo
Fifteen day European Car Insurance coverage, including Swedish temporary registration
Experience the unique atmosphere and service at the Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden
An exciting Volvo factory tour, visit to the Volvo Cars Brand Experience Center or a visit to the Volvo Museum
Extensive complimentary home shipment services valid for 2/6 months
U.S. Customs Duty, port clearance fees and inland transportation to your U.S. Volvo retailer are included in purchase price

Complimentary Hotel Stay
If you take delivery of your new Volvo at the Volvo Factory Delivery Center in Gothenburg, Sweden, you will receive a one-night hotel stay in Gothenburg free of charge. Hotels will be designated by Volvo and are subject to availability.

Rountrip Travel Offer-Two Complimentary Round Trip Flights 
Purchase any new Volvo* via the Volvo Overseas Delivery Program and you'll receive two complimentary, roundtrip flights to Europe on Scandinavian Airlines (SAS).

This special offer also includes:

Access to the Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) business lounges in the U.S.
One nights' stay at the Radisson SAS in Gothenburg, Sweden

To take advantage of this offer or for more information, call us using the number located in the top right hand corner of this page.
 

* Limited Availability - The tickets can only be used for picking up your new Volvo in Europe on the confirmed delivery date.

How does Overseas Delivery work? It's this simple:

ONE: Order the Volvo of your choice from DARCARS Volvo of Rockville.

There are a few steps you will need to take care of when ordering your Volvo at the dealership: 

You will fill out an order form, a Swedish Application for temporary registration, and a Power of Attorney form
You will need to submit a $2,000 deposit.
You will need to provide a photocopy of your Passport, and your Driver's License.

In about 15 working days after this, Volvo will send an order confirmation package, which includes the Order Confirmation for your car order. The Confirmation will also show your order number and scheduled delivery date, as well as instructions for organizing travel through our Travel Department, and information on your specified delivery point. You have 15 days from the date you receive your Order Confirmation Package to finalize your travel booking, and up to six months from the date of your vehicle delivery in Europe to complete your vacation.

Final Payment is due at the Retailer 30 days before delivery (pick up.) Make sure you bring the final payment receipt or contract copy obtained from your Volvo retailer when taking delivery of your car in Europe. Proof of payment is required.

You may also find our checklist helpful for purchasing a car through our Overseas Delivery Program.

Download the Checklist for purchasing a Volvo using Overseas Delivery.

TWO: Pick up your new Volvo at the Gothenburg Factory Delivery Center or at any official delivery location in Europe.

Arrival A Volvo driver picks you up at the airport and at your hotel the following morning. You can just relax and enjoy a warm welcome at the Volvo Factory Delivery Center where your new custom-built car will be waiting for you.

Check-in Once at the home of Volvo you are welcomed by our English-speaking staff. You will have time to relax after your long trip, and you can enjoy the exclusive state-of-the-art facilities.

Delivery When the big moment comes your personal delivery specialist will assist you all the way. First a quick review of the necessary documentation. Then our specially trained staff will help you familiarize yourself with all the exciting features of your new Volvo.

Lunch For a first taste of Sweden, welcome to the Volvo Factory Delivery Center restaurant and our famous Swedish meatballs.

Factory tour Visit the birthplace of your Volvo. Experience the care and quality that goes into creating your new car, we offer English-speaking tours of the factory or the Volvo Cars Brand Experience Center. The factory reserves the right to close for visits without prior notice, for instance during model changeovers and the summer vacation period.

Departure In the afternoon you're on the road to new adventures. Why not experience more of Scandinavia with one of our tours? Please note: changes in the order of your day's program may occur.

THREE: Test your Volvo out on the roads of Sweden, either with one of our spectacular tours or on your own. Then head anywhere you please in Europe.

Leaving Sweden
When you leave Sweden for Denmark or the Continent, you can go on to the Stena Line ferries which is a comfortable and relaxing way to ease yourself into your European vacation. Or you can enjoy your new Volvo all the way to continental Europe by taking the Oeresund Bridge. The bridge connects Sweden with Denmark and is about 5 miles long. This makes it the longest cable stayed main span bridge in the world for both road and rail traffic.

For more information please visit www.oeresundsbron.dk.

Registration
Since you will be taking your new Volvo out for its first drive, you will need to have it registered. To make this process as effortless as possible, your Volvo retailer will help you fill out the European vehicle registration form when you order your new Volvo. Once that's done, you can leave the rest to us.

Swedish Resident?
If you are, or have been, a Swedish resident, you will need to fill out an additional application.* You must also provide proof that you live outside Sweden for more than 6 months out of a year.

*Does not include military personnel.

Swedish Traffic Signs
Safety is at the heart of everything Volvo does. To make your visit to Sweden as safe as possible, we've created a downloadable guide to Swedish road signs.  Download these signs.

Service
Whether you're exploring country roads in the south of France or testing out Germany's autobahns, you're probably not far from a Volvo service center. If your Volvo needs service or repair, simply show your service book and warranty at any Volvo-approved service facility to cover the work.

6-Month, Unlimited Mileage, Worldwide Warranty:
The factory warranty on cars sold through the Tourist Program is valid in Europe for 6 months and comes with unlimited mileage.

U.S. Specification Warranties:
While national warranties vary from country to country, in accordance with local laws and regulations, we do our best to ensure that you are always covered to the fullest extent possible. For instance, the remainder of the U.S. four-year limited warranty will be honored when your Volvo is back in the U.S.

Volvo Assistance Europe
If you're unfortunate enough to catch a flat from a rusty nail on one of France's beautiful country roads, you need not worry. When you order your new Volvo through the Overseas Delivery Program, you receive Volvo Assistance Europe, our roadside assistance program, free. We are at your service 24 hours a day at no extra cost, for three years from your European delivery date.

Benefits of Volvo Assistance Europe:

Towing to the nearest Volvo workshop in the event of an accident
The use of a rental car
Certain travel and accommodation expenses
Free transport to the workshop to pick up your car
Assistance obtaining cash from your bank account
And more

2009 Volvo Assistance Brochure, click here.

FOUR: Drop off your Volvo in Gothenburg or any official drop-off location in Europe. We'll ship it to DARCARS Volvo of Rockville and take care of all the paperwork involved when importing a car, from excise taxes to import duties.

Bringing Home Your Volvo