Drivers have been urged to look at the CO2 emissions of their cars to ensure they do not pay too much tax.

Neil Cleghorn, business sales manager at Freeborn Group, said changes to the Benefit in Kind tax could financially harm businesses and self-employed people who use company cars.

He explained moving from a car emitting 120 g/km CO2 (Band C) to a 121 g/km model (Band D) would cost an extra £85 per year - and these costs would rise as motorists choose cars further down the bands.

Mr Cleghorn said "the effect of a gram of CO2 could be far more financially serious" than many motorists realise and recommended keeping below the 120 g/km CO2 level. Car insurance customers may also find they are entitled to cheaper premiums with a greener vehicle.

However, Mr Cleghorn added those drivers who "really love" motoring or have few worries about costs may find opting for "more exciting" car outweighs the financial penalties.

This week, drivers have been advised to take care on wintry roads - and therefore to reduce the risk of accidents - by Green Flag.

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