Positives:
LPG is on average 50-60% cheaper to buy than Petrol and 60-70% cheaper than Diesel
LPG is better for your engine and exhaust as it has no harmful additives such as lead (found in petrol and Diesel) hence prolongs engine life. The only additive to LPG is the smell for identification purposes.
LPG emits 20% less C02 than petrol cars
The 2008 budget promises not to increase duty by more than 1p / litre on LPG until 2011. There are no promises on petrol or diesel
LPG is now available at over 1 in 5 UK garages (over 1400) and there are many other filling stations besides this
Running on LPG is quieter, uses less oil due to reduced engine temperature, and can be switched back to petrol even when driving
There is a surplus of LPG in the UK and NO SHORTAGE of supply – LPG is here to stay
VED (car tax) is reduced for LPG converted vehicles
Zero London Congestion charge for all vehicles on the ‘Powershift register’
Increases the re-sale value of your vehicle when you want to sell
Negatives:
x Not every garage has it (yet)
x You may lose some boot space to accommodate the tank. Alternatively you may utilise the spare wheel space, have an under-slung tank or have your existing tank converted
x You will achieve around 10% less MPG on LPG
x It takes a little longer to fill up on LPG, but worth the wait for the savings!
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LPG Conversion Car Kits, the alternative fuel
Compare LPG is the UK's only impartial comparison site dedicated to finding the right LPG conversion specialist for your vehicle at the right price and in your area. Helping you to invest in a cost effective and an eco-friendly alternative fuel for your LPG car or LPG vehicle conversion, Compare LPG is committed to getting our clients the best quote around using only specialists we already know and trust for the job. We search through 176 of the approved UK installers of LPG kits situated in the UK to guarantee quality, safety for all new LPG vehicles, and all at an unbeatable price.
Liquid Petroleum Gas or Autogas (as it's sometimes known in America), has been in use as an alternative fuel for vehicles since the 1940's. Used mostly in spark engines and in diesel engines this fuel source doesn't face a shortage in the present or for the foreseeable future. This means that putting your vehicle in for an LPG conversion or using the LPG kit to change from petrol or diesel is a sensible and far-reaching decision.
What's more, after an LPG conversion your LPG car need never deal with excessive taxation or fuel charges again. This means that despite using more of this alternative fuel, having an LPG car or an LPG vehicle is a more cost effective way to stay on the road indefinitely. When you take up LPG conversion services through Compare LPG, you will also be entitled to a complimentary 1000-mile inspection so as to ensure the smooth running of your LPG vehicle and your satisfaction with the work undertaken. We also offer clients a further 12-month warranty on the LPG kit installed in their LPG vehicle or LPG car so as to give clients peace of mind about their choice. We do this so as to underpin our commitment to high standards of reliability and performance in every LGP kit installation job undertaken through us.
The five star guarantee service we offer all customers of our LPG kit installation services means that:
-Each of our independent installers is inspected regularly for quality control.
-All of our LPG conversions are insurance approved.
-All of our installation service providers are certified to meet all safety standards on every LPG vehicle conversion.
-Our price comparison service means you will get the best quote for your LPG car or LPG vehicle.
-Every one of our LPG kit services includes a minimum 12-month comprehensive parts and labour warranty.
We also provide a search facility for potential and existing clients so they can check on the availability of this alternative fuel source in their area before installation of an LPG kit. Currently 1 in 5 garages are supplying this alternative fuel and more are expected to change over soon as the overall popularity of LPG kits grow in light of the tax relief given to LPG cars and LPG vehicles and on the fuel itself. This means that it is highly likely that you will be able to access a supply easily within the UK and that it will only become easier to access this alternative fuel over the next few years as oil prices continue to rise.
In fact LPG, having escaped all the usual fuel taxes that are factored into oil and petrol, is currently 50% cheaper than petrol, and a massive 60-70% cheaper than diesel. Providing you with a more cost effective means of getting about, LPG also is a non-corrosive alternative fuel source, which keeps your LPG vehicle or LPG car running at its best for longer.
Undertaking an LPG conversion for LPG cars or LPG vehicles is also an investment in their resale value as more and more customers are going to be looking for an LPG car in the future. Considering the long term is a huge part of any LPG conversion. It’s an eco-friendly alternative fuel that doesn't emit CO2 as readily as petrol or diesel and could be a key factor in reducing the UK carbon footprint in the long term.
After undertaking an LPG conversion through Compare LPG we provide free phone support to our clients so if you should have any queries regarding the set up of the LPG kit, the running of your LPG car or LPG vehicle, or the location of the nearest filling station we are on hand to help. Making the change from petrol to an alternative fuel such as LPG may seem like a big step to an individual at this moment in time, but Compare LPG are here to help you get used to your new dual alternative fuel system and to work out a strategy of how you can benefit most from your LPG kit.
Any car that has undergone an LPG conversion with an approved LPG kit is exempt from Congestion charges and will have less car tax to pay than other more fuel hungry ones. With a restriction placed on prices of LPG until at least 2011, there are more reasons than ever to get a quote for an LPG conversion now to see how much an LPG kit will save you.
To discover more information please visit the following pages: About LPG Conversions and LPG Kits, LPG Cars and LPG Vehicles For Sale, Autogas as an alternative fuel.