Dealers benefit from green labelling
HPI is bringing to dealers its newly updated CO2 Certificate in line with the revised car fuel economy label as recommended by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP). As the only authorised CO2 Certificate in the industry, it will enable dealers to ensure motorists continue to make greener and more cost-effective choices when purchasing a used vehicle.
The LowCVP initiative has been developed with the support from the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the Government. Over 2,000 dealers have signed-up with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) to take part and display the label on cars that they sell since August 2009.
Ian Beardmore MIMI, Group Operations Support Manager at The Co-Operative Motor Group comments on the initiative, “Our customers recognise and respect the HPI brand. So, this new CO2 Certificate is a great initiative, offered by HPI, will provide customers with all the facts to ensure they make the best choice for them, both in terms of the environment and their car’s future running costs. We look forward to seeing the results and gaining feedback from our customers.”
Free with every HPI Check, the CO2 Certificate highlights the level of CO2 emissions a vehicle creates, using the industry standard CO2 emissions rating chart – reflecting those already being displayed on new vehicles. The updated Certificate encompasses the vehicles estimated fuel cost over 12,000 miles, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) banding relating to CO2 emissions and MPG figures. Data is based upon manufacturer new model notification and may vary between vehicles, depending upon options fitted.
Daniel Burgess, Automotive Director for HPI confirms that this 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 two years old will be covered by the scheme, though dealers can choose to label older cars back to 1 March 2001. For further information, dealers should visit hpi.co.uk/tradeweb.