Environment: Green label launched for used cars

Used Car Fuel Economy Label

Used car buyers will now be able to see how 'green' their next car will be at a glance.

A colour-coded label, launched yesterday, will provide easy-to-read information on a car's make and model along with its CO2 emissions, estimated fuel cost over 12,000 miles and fuel economy.

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The Used Car Fuel Economy Label will be shown on used cars at dealers participating in the scheme. The initiative builds on the success of the new car fuel economy label, which is now widely recognised by consumers.

It is a voluntary initiative for dealers developed by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) with support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Government.

So far 1,000 dealers have signed up for the scheme and will display the label on cars that they sell.

Sales by private individuals are not covered by the scheme.