Why Should You Consider Driving A Greener Car?
1. Save money - on fuel
The price of petrol and diesel is rising all the time, and the forecasts predict that it will continue to do so. There are hundreds of cars out there to choose from depending on your choice, you could end up with a car that averages 25 miles per gallon or 50 miles per gallon - in other words you could slash your fuel bills in half by choosing the right vehicle.
2. Save money - on taxes
- Road tax
The most recent budget was a taste of things to come - cars with the highest emissions will continue to become heavily penalised, and cars with the lowest emissions will be rewarded with zero or low rate tax.
More about road tax
- Company car tax
Company car tax rates are following the same theme as road tax - the higher the emissions, the higher the tax this can have a significant effect on the amount of tax company car drivers have to pay. Use this site to choose a car that can save you hundreds of pounds on your on your tax bill.
- Congestion charge
Low emission vehicles are currently exempt from London s Congestion Charge. For people who have to drive in the centre of London on a regular basis, this can help save significant amounts of money per year. And congestion charging is being considered in many other parts of the country.
3. Save the environment
Cars are getting cleaner, however due the increase in car usage they are still seen as a key contributor to climate change due to their carbon dioxide emissions. By choosing a car with lower emissions you can help to play your part in the fight against climate change - which is agreed by scientist worldwide as being the greatest threat to our planet.
Paul Clarke is the founder of the Green-Car-Guide.com, a website designed to help UK motorists make an informed choice about environmentally-friendly cars,saving them money on fuel and car running costs. For further information please go to: http://www.green-car-guide.com. Paul is also Managing Director of Promote Environmental Communication a communication consultancy he has built up over 15 years specialising in the energy and environmental sectors.
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