The green barometer five

Our latest consumer research report - Green Barometer - shows that many of us are confused about the environmental issues surrounding car purchase decisions. Our survey showed that nearly half of drivers (48 per cent) are considering replacing their car in the next year. And if everyone buying a new car chose the greenest in its class - e.g. supermini / MPV - then a typical motorist could save £375 a year in fuel costs, or nearly £1bn for all UK motorists. This does not include savings in terms of lower vehicle purchase costs and reduced vehicle excise duty and insurance.

Car manufacturers, dealers and Government all have a vital role to play. However it is also essential that we all play our part. We all need to think twice about taking the car to the end of the road for a pint of milk if it's raining. It's expensive in every respect!

View the Green Barometer report here

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