|
HPI applauds the government’s move to
make CO2 emissions information clear on new cars, but calls
for the same measures to be applied to the used car market. Under the
new guidelines* from the Department for Transport (DfT) all promotional
literatures, must include CO2 emission information, however
these guidelines only apply to new car sales. An HPI Check includes a
free CO2 Certificate providing vital information to used car
buyers looking to make greener choices and reduce their tax bills. The
Certificate highlights the level of CO2 emissions a vehicle
creates, using the industry standard CO2 emissions rating.
|
|
|
“We support the new DfT guidelines, as
it is an important step towards helping consumers make informed
decisions when buying a car,” explains Daniel Burgess, Automotive
Director for HPI. “However, new cars are only part of the story, the
guidelines could go further and include the used car market, which saw
sales of 1.89 million vehicles sold in the first three months of this
year.” |
Car emissions are only part of the
story, as buying a used car bargain could land consumers with a huge tax
liability. With tighter restrictions on the London low emission zone
coming into effect on 7th July, HPI’s CO2 sheets offer
drivers a way to ensure they won’t have to pay increased charges.
“Of course the HPI Check also plays a
huge role in protecting consumers and dealers alike from the risk of
buying a car hiding a dark past, confirming whether its has been stolen,
written off or is on outstanding finance. With CO2 emissions
at the top of everyone’s agenda, HPI aims to help used car buyers reduce
their carbon foot print, keep running costs down and stay on the road to
a greener future.” *EU law states
that car manufacturers must include CO2 emission information
on all ‘promotional literature’. Previously, the DfT interpreted this as
applicable to brochures, letters or other material with ‘significant
textual content’. Posters and some print adverts were excluded as they
were primarily ‘graphical’. Pressure from environmental groups means the
DfT has expanded its guidelines to include print adverts with little
text. |
