More and more UK motorists looking to buy a second hand car are asking dealers for information on C02 emmisions, a leading car check company has reported.
UK dealers are reporting a rise in the number of consumers asking them for CO2 information as part of the used car buying process, according to the latest survey from vehicle information expert, HPI.
However, HPI’s new research confirms that cost is the driver behind consumer interest in CO2 data and savvy dealers, who are meeting the needs of their customers by providing this information, are securing more deals.
77% of the dealers surveyed by HPI said there is a greater awareness of CO2 emissions among customers, although, 85% of dealers believe this is because of lower tax benefits; 49% said lower running costs are the reason for ‘going green’. Interestingly, 37% said that CO2 emissions would frequently affect a customer’s decision to buy a vehicle. Only 13% of dealers say that CO2 emissions are not an important factor.
