It is well known that a Volvo lasts a long time. It is not without reason that Ben van Aarle focused more than 40 years ago on the sale and maintenance of the almost indestructible cars of the Swedish brand. The enthusiasm has remained and the range of used Volvos at Van Aarle is always wide and always of high quality.
Van Aarle breathes the atmosphere of a family business. Partly because of this, customers feel welcome. What once started with a second-hand Volvo 142, grew into a company where about 100 used Volvo’s are always in stock and where ten people work full-time, including Ben’s two children, his brother and, from June, also his son. The relaxed atmosphere in the showroom and the workshop means that everyone enjoys working and the customers notice that.
Responsibility
Ben van Aarle: “From the very first moment I was impressed by the build quality of Volvo. If you just press a switch with your eyes closed, you immediately know that it is from Volvo. I ignite the people around me with my enthusiasm for the brand. I think that creates a great responsibility on our part. People put their trust in us and spend a lot of savings. Then we must not disappoint them in any way. That is why we are extremely critical when purchasing our cars. That is bearing fruit.”
The smartest choice
There are also quite a few relatively young Volvos in Van Aarle’s showroom. If you do the math, you will see that you are getting into an almost new car for an attractive price. Because the depreciation goes relatively fast, those first two to three years. The head is off, so to speak. It can sometimes save more than € 20,000. Every reason to seriously consider this category of Volvos.
In my view, the 2011 to 2017 XC60 is truly the best used Volvo of all time.
Favorite: Volvo XC60
Which Volvo does Ben van Aarle get excited about? “That is without a doubt the XC60 from 2011 to 2017. It offers a lot of value for money. It is not too heavy and even slightly shorter on the outside than a V70, while you have just as much space and a higher entry. Most diesels are already Euro 6, so environmental zones are not a problem. Yes, in my view this is really the best used Volvo of all time.”
Two-year guarantee
As with many cars, the service interval is quite long with Volvo. Practice shows that preventive maintenance extends the service life. In the long run, this is even cheaper, because parts never have to be replaced unnecessarily. Take, for example, the brakes or the tires, which can easily last 10,000 kilometers. Naturally, all Volvos at Van Aarle come with a warranty, which can be extended to up to two years if desired. Van Aarle carries out all work on the cars in-house, which guarantees short lines and the best service. At Van Aarle you buy a used Volvo that is just as reliable and solid as the brand itself.
View the current range of used Volvo’s from Ben van Aarle here.