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Why consider a Certified by Volvo for your new driver
While summer is still in full swing, many Calgary families are already thinking ahead to back-to-school season. If your teenager is preparing to earn their learner’s permit, share the family vehicle, or purchase their first car, one factor matters more than anything else: safety.
For decades, Volvo has been a global leader in automotive safety, pioneering innovations that have helped shape the entire industry. While new Volvo models feature the latest advancements in driver assistance, a Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicle offers the same commitment to safety at a more accessible price point.
Safety That Helps Prevent Accidents
Volvo engineers its vehicles not only to protect occupants in a collision but also to help avoid accidents altogether. Depending on the model year, many Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicles include advanced driver-assistance technologies that can help build confidence behind the wheel.
Automatic Emergency Braking: Automatically detects vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and even large animals, helping reduce the risk of a collision when every second counts.
Lane Keeping Aid & Blind Spot Information System (BLIS™): Provides gentle steering assistance and visual alerts to help prevent unintentional lane departures and unsafe lane changes.
Adaptive Cruise Control & Rear Collision Warning: Maintains a safe following distance in traffic and helps alert drivers to approaching vehicles from behind—especially helpful during busy Calgary commutes on roads like Deerfoot Trail and Stoney Trail.
360° Surround View Camera: Makes parking and maneuvering in tight spaces easier by providing a bird’s-eye view around the vehicle.
The Volvo Care Key: Extra Peace of Mind for Parents*
One of Volvo’s most thoughtful safety innovations is the Care Key (often called the orange key), available on newer models. Parents can assign this dedicated key to their teen driver and set a maximum vehicle speed. Instead of relying solely on reminders to slow down, the vehicle itself reinforces safer driving habits—providing added confidence every time your teen heads out on their own.
*Though the Orange Care Key has only been around since 2020, Volvo offered a similar Red Key as an option on vehicles between 2016 and 2019 – which shares much of the same safety functionality.
Feature availability varies by model and model year.
Certified by Volvo: Premium Safety at Exceptional Value
A safe first vehicle doesn’t have to be brand new.
Many late-model Volvo vehicles continue to earn top safety ratings years after they were built, thanks to engineering that was well ahead of its time. Choosing a Certified by Volvo pre-owned vehicle allows families to enjoy premium safety features while staying within budget.
Every Certified by Volvo vehicle includes:
- A comprehensive 170+ point inspection and reconditioning process
- Factory-backed warranty coverage
- 24/7 Roadside Assistance
- A complete CARFAX® Vehicle History Report
For many Calgary families, a Certified by Volvo XC40, XC60, XC90, S60, or V60 offers the ideal combination of safety, reliability, practicality, and value.
Give Your Teen the Confidence to Drive Safely
Back-to-school season means more time on the road—for new drivers and their parents alike. Choosing a vehicle engineered around collision prevention and occupant protection can make every commute a little less stressful.
If you’re shopping for your teen’s first vehicle, explore our current Certified by Volvo inventory at Valentine Volvo in Calgary. Our team would be happy to help you find a vehicle that delivers the safety your family deserves and the value your budget appreciates.
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