Some people may be on a limited budget and as a result are only be able to consider really cheap cars when looking for a used vehicle. Many of us worry about our carbon footprint, so the good news is that even really cheap cars do not have to be old bangers that belch out clouds of black fumes behind them wherever they go.
The Age of the Car
Used cars do not really start increasing their carbon footprint until they are around 13 years old. This means that even a ten-year-old car can be driven with a clear conscience. Cars over a decade old usually drop significantly in value, so concentrate on looking for models between ten and 13 years old.
A Surprising Fact
Did you know that buying a used car is better for the environment than buying a new hybrid model? It may be hard to believe, but due to the energy used to make it, a Toyota Prius has to travel 100,000 miles in order to make the same carbon savings as a ten-year-old used car. So you can buy a really cheap car and still do your bit towards saving the planet.