Peugeots Fuel Efficient Range beats the Budget Blues

With fuel duty at the pumps cut, but an increase in tax on oil production alongside a new fair fuel stabiliser, increased rates of Vehicle Excise Duty and planned increases on company car tax a fuel efficient car proves to be the only answer to the budget blues.

John Hogan of www.motoring.co.uk said: “With Budget Blues hitting seemingly every part of our family finances this week, it seems the only way to balance the cost of motoring is to buy a new car that is fuel efficient.”

“Like many manufacturers Peugeot have a range of fuel efficient cars and the Peugeot 107 city car is capable of 62 mpg with the petrol engine and a staggering 74 mpg is claimed with the diesel engine.”

Hogan continued “If you’re thinking about buying a more fuel efficient car you should get an independent free car valuation for two reasons.”

“Firstly you find out, from a source that is independent and therefore not interested in the sale of your car or the purchase of a new one, what your car is worth.”

“Secondly you will be able to take your free car valuation and use it to your advantage when negotiating either a trade-in value or sale price with a dealership or private buyer.”

Due out this spring is the new Peugeot 308 micro-hybrid e-HDi Stop & Start system, combined with Peugeots 1.6 litre HDi FAP 112 diesel engine it reduces emissions to just 98g/km resulting in zero rated VED. If a bigger vehicle is needed the Peugeot 5008 Compact MPV seven seater combines fuel economy of 55mpg and 135g/km of Co2 from the 110 FAP EGC drivetrain in its Active model.

The Peugeot 107 emits just 103 g/km co2 and is capable of 62mpg. To escape Vehicle Excise Duty the popular Peugeot 207 Economique has Co2 emissions of just 99g/km while the 1.6 Hdi 90 FAP diesel engine returns 74mpg on the combined drive cycle.

Don’t forget your free car valuation at www.motoring.co.uk