To mark the arrival of Spring and the sun making a most welcome appearance - we've gone all green this month at webuyanycar.com.

Besides news on the most eco-friendly makes and models for 2009, we've got top-tips on tax-busting cars, low CO2 emissions and, the new Focus RS - OK, so we haven't gone that green!   And with the 09 plate just out, now is a great time to get a new valuation on your car.

EC09 friendly motoring - pay no road tax with these new 2009 models

Keen to cut your motoring costs in 2009? Now could be an ideal time to consider one of these eco-friendly cars due to hit the streets this year ...

• Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric: this surprisingly spacious four seater charges up from a conventional 3-pin plug, powering a lithium-ion battery pack with a range of 100miles. CO2: 0 g/km - available Autumn 09 from £20,000.
  Read more about the Mitsubishi iMiEv here
  
  
• Ford Ka ECOnetic - the latest addition to Ford's ECOnetic range, the Ka ECOnetic boasts an emission-reducing recalibrated engine and improved aero-dynamic profile. CO2: 99 g/km - available Spring 2009 from £8500.
  Read more about the Ford ECOnetic range here
  
  
• VW Golf Mk VI BlueMotion - VW's classic gets a green makeover, sporting an uber-efficient 1.6 diesel engine, improved aerodynamics and revised gearbox ratios. CO2: 99 g/km - available Autumn 2009 from £16,000.
  Read more about VW's BlueMotion cars here

Want to trade in your car for a greener model?  Follow this link to get a free valuation of your old car

Mad, bad and dangerous to know - introducing the new Focus RS

Okay the only thing green about the Ford RS Focus might be the paint job, but when a car is this much fun, who cares?  Boasting 300bhp, Ford's new flying machine will cover 0-60 in a breath-taking 5.9 seconds.  Thanks to its rally pedigree, it will drive many a super car round the twist on winding roads as it grips the tarmac like a terrier on a bone.  On the outside, it breaks the Focus mould with a bad-boy spoiler, big arches and cavernous twin exhausts, hinting at the raw power that lurks within.  This car will truly turn heads (and hearts)!

The RS is Ford's fastest mainstream production car to date and can be yours for just £24,999.  Read more on this guaranteed modern classic here.

Follow this link to read more about the Focus RS

webuyanycar.com video guides - making it even easier to sell your car 

If you're thinking about selling a car and are curious about what will happen selling to webuyanycar.com, we have just the thing.  In response to questions our customers have asked, we've produced videos explaining the entire selling process.

You can learn how to get an online valuation, how to book an appointment and even get a full run down on what happens when bringing your car to webuyanycar.com.  It's always been simple to sell a car to webuyanycar.com and now it's even easier!

Follow this link to see all our video guides

Follow this link to see how easy it is to sell your car

How much road tax will you pay from April?

To stay green and keep the road tax on your car lean, we've pulled together information on the new 13 band vehicle excise duty charges.  These kick in next month, so if you're driving an old 4x4 and your tax is due, chances are the tax bill will rise to over £400 a year for the privilege.  If this tips the balance on your finances - sell your car to webuyanycar.com and pick up a more economical model.  You could save a small fortune and still get a great price on your old car.

CO2 emissions are measured in grams per kilometer (g/km) - literally how many grams of carbon dioxide are produced per kilometer driven on average.  You can easily reduce emissions by changing your driving style - Learn more here.

New road tax charges as from April 1st 2009

Thinking of trading in for a tax-busting set of wheels?  Discover how much your current car is worth by following this link

Time for something new?  Six top tips on choosing a new 09 plate car

1. Remember, petrol cars emitting less than 100g/km of C02 pay no vehicle excise duty (road tax) whereas emissions over 226g/km carry a massive £400 tax levy.
2. Over the last twelve months, high emission cars have been depreciating rapidly due to their high tax band so to protect your car's future value, choose carefully.
3. Buying on credit? Make sure you check with a credit reporting agency to see if their information is up to date as an error could add £1,000s to your finance. Get an Experian credit report free by following this link.
4. Dealerships are crying out for business so try going online for the best discounts!
5. Rather than part-exchanging your current car, you could get much better value by selling it.  Check your old car's value at webuyanycar.com before accepting a below par valuation from a used car dealer.
6. Pre-registered models are usually significantly cheaper than a factory order - ask your dealer about the models they already have in stock before specifying new.

Follow this link to get a free Experian Credit Report

Fiat first for low CO2 emissions

For car buyers wanting to reduce their road tax as well as their impact on the environment - Fiat ticks all the boxes.  Voted the manufacturer with the lowest CO2 emissions in Europe once again, Fiat leads the way with an average 133.7g/km - a reduction of 3.6g/km on 2007's score.  Other manufacturers proving that green is good include Citroen, Toyota, Ford, VW and, perhaps surprisingly, BMW whose EfficientDynamics programme of fuel saving technology such as stop start engines, reduced drag tyres and aerodynamic body styling has resulted in a big drop in emissions.

Want to trade in for a greener model?  Follow this link to get a free valuation

The results are in and optional extras do flick the switch of most readers. 42% of you said they play an integral part when it comes to choosing a car.

First out of the virtual hat in the Thorntons Chocolate Hamper prize draw was Mr James of Swindon.

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