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TIL if you buy a Volvo through their Overseas Delivery Program, you will receive 2 free round-trip tickets to Sweden, which includes airport pickup + a luxury hotel. Then you’ll get 2 weeks to explore Europe in the car and Volvo pays for the insurance, after which they ship your car to you for free

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