HPI updates car CO2 label
February 18th, 2010 by Richard Aucock
HPI is updating its unique used car CO2 Certificate in line with the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership.
The label is given as part of the HPI Check for free – and now incorporates new recommendations from the LowCVP.
This includes displaying an estimated fuel cost over 12,000 miles, plus VED banding relating to CO2 emissions and mpg figures. It mirrors charts shown on new cars for cross-dealership uniformity.
The labels have been displayed by over 2000 car dealers since August 2009 – HPI’s enhancement of the used car offer means even more green credentials for used cars, too.
Daniel Burgess, automotive director for HPI, said the scheme helps consumers consider the environmental performance of the cars they are looking to buy, particularly their fuel consumption.
‘It’s also a great green tool for dealers. As consumer choice is vital to the reduction of road transport emissions, the updated Certificate will enable used car buyers to accurately compare vehicles and make an informed decision at the point of sale.’
Vehicles up to 2 years old will be covered by the scheme, though dealers can choose to label older cars back to 1 March 2001.
What’s your experience of using such CO2 and mpg labels?