As more people become environmentally conscious it is good to hear that used cars now have stickers which make it easy to determine their fuel economy. This new scheme was launched last November and it involves using colour coded labels with green being the most fuel efficient and red being the least. This scheme has been welcomed by the many different environmentally friendly groups as it makes the decision on which car to buy much easier for the used car buyer.

And people are not only choosing these fuel efficient cars in order to do their bit for the environment. It is also important for people wanting to save a bit of money on fuel costs. People will be able to see which cars consume a large amount of petrol as they will have a red label on them. Even though the use of this scheme is only voluntary at the moment, it is expected that the majority of used car dealers will be introducing it soon. The project is being led by a collection of different interest groups including the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.

These new labels are very easy to read and as well as having a colour they will come with additional information. It will have the model and make of the car and data about carbon dioxide emissions. You can also find out how much it will cost in fuel for 12,000 miles. As 2001 was the year that all cars had to be tested for CO2 emissions, the scheme applies to all cars from 2001 onwards.

How fuel efficient a car is, is a factor that many people put high on their priorities when they are buying a new car. This scheme will make it easier for us to decide which used car to buy. It is hoped that all used cars will be part of this scheme in the future making it much easier for the used car buyer to make a decision.

When you think it’s time to look out for used cars for sale, you are always better off trying to research your vehicles beforehand. Researching allows you to find the very best used cars for the category you are looking for. Once you’ve finished, you could find youself driving away from the dealers in a used VW polo or even a used aston martin.