Drivers are opting for Diesel fuelled vehicles

Figures published this week by the society of motor manufactures and traders, has seen an increase in the amount of Vehicles with Diesel engines being purchased.

The diesel engine was once thought of to be a no go. They were thought to be slow, dirty and noisy. However it has now been estimated that they will outperform petrol powered cars as the new tax penalties have been introduced for fuel in-efficient vehicles.

In 1999 only 13.8 percent of vehicles purchased were diesels however last year 40.2 percent out of the 2.4 million cars sold in Britain were diesel.

Diesel, on average costs around 5p–10p more at the pumps than petrol, however they are more economical, delivering an extra 10-20 percent more miles for the same fuel than a petrol engine. This was reflected last year when 25.5 billion litres of diesel was purchased compared to only 24 billion litres of petrol.

Although the diesel powered cars are around £1,000 more than a petrol powered car, they will soon receive this back with the savings they make from fuel and tax, as they will be producing less carbon dioxide emissions.

News Provided by Insuremyvehicle.co.uk

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