BCA’s Tim Naylor commented "The key issue for ‘green’, alternative fuelled cars is acceptability with the general motoring public, because they will drive the demand in the used market. It would appear demand is on the rise because prices for hybrid/electric and LPG powered cars are well ahead of other market sectors and expected guide prices.”

This time last year, a BCA report asked nearly 3,000 UK motorists what they might do to reduce their carbon footprint.  32% said they would walk more and 25% said they would cut their journeys.  19% said they would consider a car with lower emissions and 16% that they would buy a smaller car.   Naylor continued “But as we all know, UK motorists are still motivated first and foremost by price, and getting a good deal on the used cars they buy.  Chosen by just 4%, environmental considerations came 10th on a list of car choice factors, behind price, make and model, low mileage and even colour.”