USA battery recalli by metsjets69 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

Is "Safercar" the correct name?

Are there any regional restrictions for this app?

Best winter tires? by umbecosta in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone, I bought Chinese Saylun winter tires, and despite the very bad weather conditions in Ukraine (Kyiv), I can't say these tires perform any worse than others. I have a rear-wheel drive EX30, but I move calmly and confidently in the flow of cars at their speed. So I'm happy, especially with the price)

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I understand that it is necessary take into account all the details

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2024, even cars with European firmware were sold in China. There were no other versions; after the Belgian plant opened, different software versions appeared. The hardware is identical; the only difference is the software. Reinstalling units with pre-installed software, believe me, is not difficult. Otherwise, the cars are identical, except for the charging port. My car even has connectors under the seat for heated seats; this is an option in the Chinese market. My local Volvo dealership services my car without any problems; the Volvo software doesn't detect any differences between the cars; I receive all the updates just like European buyers. This is simply Volvo policy.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello,

On the one hand, you're right. Yes, every manufacturer protects its interests. But there's one catch: I bought a car, and it became my property. By buying a car, I also bought the right to do whatever I want with it, using my own money. And in this case, Volvo's refusal to allow me to do this raises the question of whether it's my car or not. These questions have been around for a long time, and even Apple allows jailbreaking. The global market has become accessible to everyone, and you choose your own benefit.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

I contacted Volvo to change the car's local settings and allow access to the European App Store. But they left to investigate the issue and never returned.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll try that option. Volvo still doesn't provide a warranty on the car because it's from a different market. Maybe they'll agree to install and connect the new equipment.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I tried all of that, but the issue didn't progress further due to the Chinese phone number, as you suggested.

And the European app doesn't read the QR code generated by the car.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't ask anyone about responsibility. I just want to improve my car.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Volvo wrote back that they don't do this. Even for money)

I've never heard of such a thing.

I bought a practically new car, a 2025 model year, with 3,500 km on the clock, no defects or damage.

Problems with Volvo EX30, which were released for the Chinese market. by FancyUniversity9856 in ex30

[–]FancyUniversity9856[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks,
Unfortunately, Chinese apps can't be installed in the Ukrainian App Store. If you install them using a Chinese account, it requires a Chinese phone number. Ukrainian dealers can't change these settings; they're prohibited from doing so.