2500 dealers signed-up to used car fuel economy label scheme
Sat 19 December 2009
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The Used Car Fuel Economy Label, launched to consumers by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan MP on 2nd November, is already proving popular with the UKs motor dealers. By the end of November over 2500 dealers had signed-up on the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) website to participate in the used car labelling scheme, with over 30,000 labels downloaded for display on used cars.
The colour-coded label provides easy-to-read information on a cars make and model along with its CO2 emissions, estimated fuel cost over 12,000 miles and MPG. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, launched in 2005 and now widely recognised by consumers.
The used car label is a voluntary initiative for dealers, developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership, with support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders and the Government.
Speaking at the launch event, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan MP said: "Running costs and environmental performance are increasingly important to new and used car buyers."
"This label will give people the information they need to make the right purchase for themselves and the smart purchase for the environment. I hope as many dealers as possible will participate and I encourage used car buyers to look out for the label when they consider what to buy."
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