Certified by Volvo: Why Buy Certified?
What Makes a Volvo Certified
Not every used Volvo qualifies for Certified by Volvo status. At Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston, each vehicle must meet strict age, mileage, and condition standards, then pass a 170+ point inspection and road test performed by our Volvo-trained technicians - covering everything from tires and safety systems to the engine and transmission.
- 170+ point inspection & road test by Volvo-trained technicians
- Less than 80,000 miles
- Repairs and reconditioning done with Volvo Genuine Parts
- Complimentary CARFAX Vehicle History Report with Buyback Guarantee
12-Month, Unlimited-Mile Warranty
Every Certified by Volvo purchase from Grubbs comes with factory-backed protection on thousands of components. Coverage begins after your new-vehicle warranty expires, or 12 months from your Certified purchase date - whichever comes later - and it's transferable to a future owner at no cost, which helps protect resale value.
- 12-month/unlimited-mile warranty, extendable up to 5 more years
- Covers engine, transmission, drive axles, steering, suspension, brakes, electrical, A/C
- $0 deductible on covered repairs
- Fully transferable to a subsequent owner
24/7 Roadside & Ownership Support
Buying Certified by Volvo from Grubbs means ongoing support, not just a one-time inspection. Our Houston team backs every purchase with roadside coverage and ownership perks for real peace of mind.
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance Plus: towing, jump-starts, flat-tire help, lockout service
- Trip-interruption coverage up to $1,000 (breakdowns 150+ miles from home)
- 3-month SiriusXM trial
- Continued battery warranty on eligible EV/plug-in hybrid models
Current Offers
Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston regularly runs incentives on Certified and New Volvo models - financing specials, loyalty bonuses, and partner discounts (like Costco Member Savings can all apply.
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Eligible members can receive a $1,000 or $1,250 incentive on select Certified by Volvo models. Combinable with other available Volvo Cars offers.
Certified Electric & Hybrid Plug-In Volvos
Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston also certifies electrified models, so Houston drivers get the same factory-backed confidence whether they're choosing a gas, hybrid, or fully electric Volvo. Every Certified EV and plug-in hybrid passes the same 170+ point inspection and is reconditioned with genuine Volvo parts.
- 170+ point inspection for EV and plug-in hybrid models
- 12-month/unlimited-mile Certified Limited Warranty after the new-vehicle warranty expires
- Remaining coverage on the 8-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty carries over
- Available on Certified hybrid and electric models
Grubbs Lifetime Warranty
Unlimited Time.
Unlimited Miles.
100% Parts and Labor
On covered powertrain components
Certified by Volvo ownership doesn't stop at the sale. Grubbs Volvo Cars gives Grapevine and DFW customers convenient, ongoing support for the life of the vehicle.
- Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty on eligible parts installed at Grubbs
- Schedule service in seconds through the Volvo Cars app
- Volvo Valet pickup & delivery for service appointments
- Certified Collision Center repairs that restore your Volvo to factory standards
FAQs
1. What is a certified pre-owned Volvo?
A Certified Pre-Owned Volvo is a used Volvo that has met Volvo's certification requirements and passed the Grubbs Volvo Cars Grapevine comprehensive inspection. Certified vehicles also include additional warranty and ownership benefits that are not typically included with a standard used vehicle.
2. Can any used Volvo become a Certified by Volvo vehicle?
No. Each Certified by Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston vehicle must meet stringent quality standards for age, mileage, and condition before it can be certified.
3. Is the vehicle history report available?
Yes, the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee helps protect you from unknowingly buying a used car with a DMV-reported incident (salvage, fire, flood damage, odometer problems, or lemon history). CARFAX agrees to buy back the vehicle if the CARFAX Report originally stated that the vehicle had no Branded Title, but a Branded Title actually exists. Go to carfax.com to learn more.
4. Is the Certified by Volvo warranty transferable if I sell my vehicle?
Yes! Once a Volvo is certified, this designation stays with the vehicle. The warranty is fully transferable to the new owner at no charge for the remainder of its lifetime.
5. Does the Grubbs Lifetime Warranty apply to any Certified by Volvo vehicle?
Yes! Because certified Volvos at Grubbs Volvo Central Houston have strict criteria they have to meet to be certified, they also match our (≤9 model years/≤100,000 miles) Grubbs Lifetime Warranty criteria as well.
6. Are there special offers on certified Volvos?
Always! Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston regularly runs incentives on Certified models - financing specials, loyalty bonuses, and partner discounts (like Costco Member Savings can all apply.
6. Why buy a certified pre-owned Volvo from Grubbs Volvo Cars Grapevine?
Grubbs Volvo Cars Central Houston combines the benefits of the Certified by Volvo program with the additional benefits available through the Grubbs Lifetime Warranty. Customers can shop inspected and certified Volvo vehicles while receiving factory-backed protection and ownership benefits on qualifying vehicles through the Grubbs Lifetime Warranty.
