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Go green with Motability and save money
Motability is lining up its lowest emission cars for disabled motorists to choose from, ensuring that the greenest motoring options are available. As more people embrace an environmentally friendly lifestyle, the carbon emissions of a new car are increasingly a key factor in the decision making process. Mike Betts, chief executive, Motability Operations commented: "People are now more environmentally aware than ever, with changing attitudes and lifestyle choices reflecting this trend. Car manufacturers have responded by producing vehicles that are cleaner and cheaper to run. Customers will be surprised at just how many cars are available through Motability that can boast green credentials." Emissions With over 4,000 makes and models available from Motability, there are now over 250 cars with CO2 emissions levels of 120g/km or less. In line with banding introduced by the Government, cars at this level are considered low emission models. Greener cars also have better fuel efficiency and achieve higher mileage per gallon (mpg), which can save customers money when filling up their fuel tank. The Volkswagen Polo 1.4TDI Match 3/5dr and the Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Life 3/5dr, both with CO2 emissions of 119g/km, are currently available through Motability with nil advance payments. Try Diesel The Searchable Price Guide, online at www.motability.co.uk, includes both the average MPG and an average annual fuel cost for each car, so customers can calculate the likely running costs when choosing their car. The difference between a diesel model and its petrol equivalent could see customers saving several hundred pounds over the course of their three year Motability lease. The Ford Fiesta, Kia Cee'd, Peugeot 308, Mercedes A-Class and MINI Cooper are all examples of models where the diesel option offers cost savings based on the average fuel consumption per year. More options are highlighted in the "Greener Scheme" section of www.motability.co.uk. Go Hybrid Manufacturers are working on producing cars powered by a combination of electric battery and traditional petrol engine, also known as hybrid cars. Options such as the Toyota Prius with an advance payment of £2,795, are also available through Motability. Embrace New Science Car manufacturers are also introducing new technologies into the market place that improve their green credentials. This includes cars that automatically turn the engine off when idling, or improved engines focused on better energy conservation. The new Corsa LifeEcoflex has CO2 emissions of 119g/km is available through Motability at nil advance payment. Smart has introduced the new Multi Hybrid Drive (MHD) stop-start engine with CO2 emissions of 103g/km which is also available at nil advance payment and Mercedes Benz is bringing the Blue Efficiency range to their A, B, and C-Class models. Top Tips For advice and information on greener motoring take a look at top tips online at www.motability.co.uk. Simple ways to reduce fuel consumption, which in turn decreases carbon emissions and help keep fuel bills in check include: - Ensuring tyres are inflated correctly by checking tyre pressure regularly - under inflated tyres make vehicles' use more fuel - Drive at an appropriate speed - cars use more fuel when driving over the speed limit - Try to reduce any unnecessary stops as stopping and starting uses more fuel - Reduce revs where possible and change gears wisely in order to reduce emissions - If coming to a standstill for more than three minutes - switch off engine as idling uses fuel - Keep windows closed at high speeds to reduce drag and therefore use less petrol - Minimise air conditioning as this increases fuel consumption. Motability customers enjoy a brand new car every three years including insurance, aftersales servicing and maintenance, breakdown assistance from the RAC, an allowance of 60,000 miles over a three year period and free tyre and glass replacement. Greener options are clearly highlighted on the Searchable Price Guide at www.motability.co.uk where you can search for a car by CO2 emission levels. For more information call 0800 093 1000 or see www.motability.co.uk.
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