Car insurance discounts for low emission cars
Posted by admin | Under Car Insurance News Monday Jun 15, 2009
The UK’s leading car insurance provider More Than started to begin offering premium discounts on “green” vehicles such as hybrid or low emission cars.
Existing policy holder will be offered discounts and new policies will be rewarded with cheaper premiums.
This is a step further to reduce carbon emissions. Rewarding people who help cutting the most significant contributor to the greenhouse effect, Carbon Dioxide, CO2. At the moment, there is no easy way to deal with CO2, so the best way is to reduce it where possible. Car insurance customers can make several choices with which they can reduce CO2. They can leave their car at home for some journeys, instead walk or take public transport. When choosing a new car, one can opt for low emission cars, choose a fuel efficient vehicle. Fuel consumption of similar cars can vary by 45%
The web site of the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), provides up-to-date information on New Car Fuel Consumption and Exhaust Emissions Figures. The aim of the VCA is to inform and help buyers of new cars to reduce the impact of their vehicle on the environment. The site can also help with car tax assessment based on vehicle emissions.