Greener Motoring

We are changing the way we evaluate new car purchases in modern times. In the past we would choose a car based only on its style, colour, seating arrangement and how fast it would go, but we demand more information as consumers today and the Green Vehicle Guide is there to help you to make informed choices.

The price of fuel has increased constantly over the last few years and is expected to continue to increase in the near future. The term ?Fuel Efficiency? is now one of the first considerations in buying a new or used car. City people are selling up their heavy four-wheel drive vehicles for something more fuel-efficient and city savvy.

The Australian Government has developed the Green Vehicle Guide to assist the eco-sensitive consumer with green choices that are better for the planet.

The Green Vehicle Guide has a quick comparison search for your potential vehicle choices and rates each choice with a 5 star rating, making it quick to eliminate those inefficient cars. For the more technically minded there are specific figures for Fuel Consumption, CO2 emissions, a Greenhouse Rating and Air Pollution Rating.

The site also has Tips for Greener Motoring which covers a range of handy tips to help you get the most out of your driving experience and helps you to save a few extra dollars in fuel.

Given that the Green Vehicle Guide has historical car manufacture information, you can still feel confident that buying a used car from sites such as Used Before Classifieds and you can still make a difference to potential pollution emissions.

So make that next car purchase Greener than the one you currently own and give the planet a helping hand and feel good about your choice for a greener future.