Access your car through an Application!

Volvo is way ahead when it comes to connectivity, they have a mobile application which allows the driver to keep in touch with their car and control or monitor it while it is parked via iPhone or smart phone.

Volvo want owners to be able to connect both in the car and when it is parked, as they like to design cars around peoples lifestyles and want people to be in control. This is a further step for Volvo Cars’ to provide Volvo owners with connectivity options. The

The app is a development of Volvo On Call, that concentrated on direct access to call centres in the event of an emergency. But now this has developed, from the year 2012 owners of new models can download the app which gives a variety of connectivity options.

The app has a variety of features such as, car locator, remote door lock, vehicle dashboard, car check, driving journal, vehicle information, theft notification and the original Volvo On call safety and security features.

I think this is a brilliant idea and other brands should follow this idea as it is so easy to use with the relevant information all in an app!

The only down side about this great idea is that it will only work on new 2012 models so if you have just bought a Volvo V50 Kent and Volvo C30 Kent you may need to upgrade nearer the time to use this new connectivity, but I reckon it’s a good excuse!