Frequently asked questions

That depends on your personal situation. Volvo Car Bern provides options both for buying and leasing vehicles. Leasing tends to be more expensive due to interest payments, but offers more flexibility as the vehicle can be returned easily at the end of the leasing contract. This is a good option if you are not planning to stay in Switzerland for the long term. Buying a car is more cost-effective over a longer period and comes with no mileage limit or fixed ownership period – you are free to sell the vehicle whenever you like. 

We have a wide selection of SUVs, saloons and estates – perfect for if you’re in Switzerland with your family, on secondment alone, or planning to travel around Europe while living here. 

Yes. Volvo Car Bern stocks pure electric, plug-in hybrid and mild hybrid models. Offering superior performance across an extended driving range. Check out the Volvo configuration tool for a comprehensive overview (currently DE only). 

Yes. You can configure your vehicle’s appearance (grilles, alloy wheels, surrounds, roof rack, tailgate, etc.) to suit your taste. There are four different trims to choose from: R-Design, Momentum, Inscription and Polestar Engineered.

Go to our Volvo configuration tool for a comprehensive overview of the models we have, including SUVs, saloons, estates and hybrids. Please note: this page is currently available in German only. However, the vehicle information (price, emissions, acceleration, horsepower, engine type, etc.) is clearly stated. Click on the model for interior and exterior images. 

All Volvo models are equipped with state-of-the-art assist systems to provide you with the best possible support and maximum driving safety at all times. For more information about the individual systems, speak to your Volvo representative.

The most Volvo cars are required to be serviced at a licensed dealership every 12 months or 30,000 kilometers.

This fee depends on the age of the vehicle and its total mileage. The older the vehicle and the more kilometers it has on the clock, the more expensive the service will be. This is why Volvo Car Bern offers its Volvo Swiss Premium package if you purchase a new car – with this package, we will cover the costs for any servicing work required. 

Yes. You are responsible for replacing any parts that are no longer able to function due to standard wear and tear. In addition, you cover the cost of brake fluid, air conditioning coolant, radiator fluid, transmission fluid, washer fluid and so on (approx. CHF 300 per year). Volvo Car Bern is on hand at all times to provide you with a quote for replacement parts – simply get in touch.

There is no legal obligation to fit your vehicle with winter tires in Switzerland. However, in the event of an accident, you may be found liable if you lost control of your vehicle because it was not properly equipped to deal with adverse weather conditions. We therefore recommend that you purchase winter tires when you buy the vehicle. 

Yes, we do. A full wheel change is CHF 88.00 per season, while a full tire change is CHF 200.00. We can provide storage for CHF 92.00 (full wheels) or CHF 72.00 (tires) per season. 

Your Volvo representative would be pleased to advise you on a comprehensive insurance package that is tailored to your exact requirements. In Switzerland, all vehicles are required to be covered by liability insurance (i.e. damage caused by third parties). For leasing agreements, you will also need a comprehensive insurance policy (i.e. for damage caused to your vehicle). We also recommend taking out a policy for damage caused while the vehicle is stationary (e.g. if the vehicle is scraped by another vehicle while parked).

This depends on the vehicle, your age and the insurance package you require. Your Volvo representative will help you to find a reasonable rate. 

In Switzerland, vehicle tax varies by canton and car model. The tax rate may be much higher or lower than the average depending on where you live, so be sure to ask your Volvo representative about this.

Overview taxes Switzerland (German only)

To use the motorway in Switzerland, you will need to pay an annual fee of CHF 40.00 for a toll disc that you affix to the windshield of your car. Be sure to display the disc before 1 February, as failing to do could result in a fine of CHF 200.00. This disc is available from garages, dealerships, petrol stations and elsewhere and will be available to order online from 2022. If you're buying a car from Volvo Car Bern, the vignette will be already on the windscreen when you pick up the car.

You will also need to pay a one-time fee for a vehicle registration document as well as license plates (around CHF 100.00 if you have purchased the vehicle; CHF 145.00 if you are leasing it).