Saturday 28 July 2012

Vehicle Purchasers & Consumers Plan Ahead Of The Dealer's Lot

By Norman Sturgeon


If you're looking to purchase a new vehicle, do not only consider your personal preferences in terms of style, price, comfort and speed just to name a few; but also select a car that is rated for a smaller carbon footprint. Give mother earth and the environment a helping hand. This might be beneficial to car owners as well because cars that have a reduced environmental impact tend to be less inexpensive and are more efficient in terms of fuel consumption and overall operating budgets.. Whether you're looking to buy a second-hand car or a hybrid, here are some useful tips to aid you in making that decision.

Leading in the arena of fuel efficiency are smaller cars. For example consider the smaller  fuel efficient "imports" such as the Mazda3 , Honda Civics and as additionally the small well built and designed American made domestic vehicles such as Chevy Cruze or Sonic. The large engines of bigger cars need more power and gas in order to operate. Plus, these larger automobiles are heavier in comparison to their smaller counterparts. The big heavy vehicles require more force from the engines and for that to be produced, more gasoline consumption is necessary. Plus it's very tempting to fill up a big car if you're all alone. There is so much extra space for peers, equipment, and sporting gear, just to name a few. Again, the extra weight will eventually pull down the wallets due to gas expenses. If your daily activities can be performed by utilizing a smaller vehicle, prefer this one over the latter. Not only will this create savings with less fuel consumption but also lessen pollution to the environment.

For individuals who are interested in procuring previously owned vehicles, it is best to select one that is a 2004 model or even newer. They cause less air pollution because of the new improved technology in smog -formation reduction of car emissions. Older automobiles may produce an average of 19 times more smog-forming emissions, especially those of the 1995 models and earlier ones. Getting models released in 2004 and later might cause a little more but they're depreciation or wear and tear isn't as much as a car that was used in the 90's. You can get more value for your money. This, of course, is a case to case basis.

As an industry standard, manual transmission is considered to be more fuel-efficient in most cases. If the shifting of gears is done properly, it can save you more gas. If you decide to go with a vehicle that has automatic transmission, choose a car that has more gears.

At this day and age, scientific progress has given us different alternatives to fuel. Some vehicles are capable of running on natural gas or propane. These automobiles help the environment by producing less air pollution. This is made possible through an internal combustion engine and high powered batters that significantly reduces the carbon footprint an owner produces. What's more is that manufacturers are working extra hard to make hybrid cars sleek, stylish, and ultra-modern. Gone are days when the hybrids looked bulky and goofy.V:8




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