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Buying a Car

The choice of car definitely depends on our budget. Then it is a question of tastes, needs and wants. Beyond that, however, are serious environmental and health matters that should also influence the decision.

We should start bearing in mind the maximum speed we could ever reach on our roads, the number of people normally sitting in the car, the distances we need to cover and the time we actually spend in our car. A little less selfishness and more mature decisions, such as giving up on certain useless luxuries, choosing cars that use cleaner fuel in lower quantities, opting for manufacturers that use recycled material and going for a small car that will help reduce the creation of further roads and parking areas, will not only reduce your costs but also help the environment and your health. Better air quality, more parks and green areas, less parking hassles, fewer transport costs, less traffic, more road safety for you and your loved ones, among other benefits, are all significant to improve our quality of life.

In this section

Eco friendly car features

Car size, shape, fuel or power source and other technological gadgets are some of the features to consider in order to asses the eco-friendliness of a car. Read more

Eco friendly interiors

The life-span of a car may vary from a couple of years to decades,. Whatever the case, so far cars have generally ended up in scrap yards with many of the interior fixtures not being reusable or recyclable, thus adding to the waste problem. But the story is changing... Read more

Essential safety features

There are two main car safety features to look out for: those which help you avoid a crash those which help you keep safe if an accident becomes inevitable. Read more

 
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