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Only four per cent of British motorists would consider the environment when choosing their next used car, according to a new report from British Car Auctions (BCA).

The study finds that the environment is an important consideration in buying their next car for six per cent of drivers in the north, but only one per cent in the south-west, East Anglia, the north-west and the Midlands.

"Environmental concerns are low on the used car buyer's agenda," concluded Tony Gannon, BCA's communications director.

Mr Gannon stressed that "environmental targets, such as the one announced in the Queen's Speech, will only be achieved with the support of the motorist".

The headline figure in the Queen's Speech last week was a target to cut the UK's carbon dioxide emissions by 60 per cent by 2050.

Proposals for a Climate Change Bill included the introduction of pay-as-you-drive regional pilots.

London mayor Ken Livingstone recently suggested the congestion charge levied on high fuel-consuming cars, such as 4x4's, should be £25 daily instead of the usual £8.

Being eco-friendly isn't just a socially good thing to do, it can save drivers money too. A number of car insurance providers now offer motorists incentives to go green.