Your Car

Aberdeenshire Council is committed to increasing levels of walking, cycling, use of public transport and car sharing. However, the car will remain a vital part of every day life.

Because of rising fuel prices and changes to the taxation system (eg Vehicle Exise Duty)how you choose to use your car and which car you choose will become increasingly important choices.

Fuel efficiency

Save up to £190 per year just by changing your driving technique. Ten useful tips are available from the Energy Saving Trust website.

The AA also provide information on their website about choosing Petrol, Diesel or the Alternatives in their Car Buyers Guide.

Choice of vehicle

When you wish to purchase a new vehicle you may wish to consider which Road Tax Band it will fall in. Information on Road Tax is available from Directgov. You can also visit a number of sites which provide advice on the fuel efficiency and carbon emissions of different vehicles. A selection are available in the list of External Links on the right hand side of this page.

Remember you can share the costs of fuel and the burden of driving by car sharing. Find out more by visiting the Car Share Aberdeenshire site.

Contact Us

email: transportation@aberdeenshire.gov.uk