Photo credit: Volvo

From Car and Driver

Volvo is extending its complimentary towing service from in-warranty new vehicles to every vehicle it has ever made, no matter the age or mileage.

The service is billed as Tow for Life, and it applies even to post-warranty customers.

Vehicles will be towed to the nearest Volvo dealer for repair.

No matter what Volvo passenger vehicle you own, no matter how old it is or how clapped out it might be, it now qualifies for free roadside towing. Volvo is extending the free towing service it provides in-warranty customers via its roadside assistance coverage to every Volvo model, "no matter what vintage," according to the automaker, which has dubbed the service Tow for Life.

Photo credit: Volvo

Before you rush over to Craigslist or your local classifieds to pick up some beater Volvo, consider that the safety net is carefully constructed to guide you to a Volvo dealership. You won't be able to dictate, say, that the truck take you to your home or that repair shop you like down the street.

Obviously landing at a dealership, even if it could potentially cost you more in repair costs, is better than leaving your car stranded on a roadside-especially if you're miles from nowhere. You can cost out the benefit of saving money on the tow versus being sent to a dealer that, probably, will want some business from you when or if your car needs this service, but it certainly is a nice service to have should you need it.





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