car tips, news and resources
(VIC, NSW, TAS, SA, WA, NT, ACT)
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Motor Vehicle Consultants
(QLD)
Buying a car is a time consuming and often daunting task. For many people it represents their second most important investment decision after their house. The
Motor Vehicle Consultants (MVC) offer a much valued service, quality advice from an expert to help our clients through the minefield of car purchase.
We are able to source new vehicles at fleet prices and within our dealer network, we can source quality used vehicles at competitive pricing. If you require a professional service that will save you time and money in the purchase of your next car or disposal of your current car, just phone
mecu – MVC.
Transport is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions creating almost 20% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions*.
Listed below are a few tips to help you use your car in a more environmentally responsible way:
- Even if you don’t choose mecu for your finance, you can still become a member of Greenfleet to offset 100% of the greenhouse gas emissions from your vehicle.
- Walk to the local shop instead of driving to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
- Reduce your speed – driving more slowly reduces fuel consumption.
- Ensure your car is tuned and serviced regularly. The worst polluters on our roads tend to be old cars. If you do drive an older car, help the environment by making sure it is tuned regularly.
- Don’t warm your engine up for long periods before you drive away.
- Use your gears more efficiently – driving gently in a high gear is an efficient way of driving.
- Travel lightly and remove unnecessary items from your car to reduce weight – those golf clubs in the back or surfboard on the roof create extra load and reduce aerodynamics – this will improve your fuel consumption and reduce fuel emissions.
- Plan your trip before you set off as this will not only save you from getting lost, but it will also save you using unnecessary fuel.
- Car-pool wherever possible, as this will reduce fuel usage and costs.
- Make sure that your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, as soft tyres cause higher fuel consumption.
- If you have two cars, use the most environmentally efficient one where possible.
*Source http://www.greenfleet.com.au
At mecu we believe that buying a car should be an easy and enjoyable process. To assist you, following is a list of car buying sites and car manufacturers' sites.
