Can't ditch your car? Switch it! (To LPG)
Getting rid of your car altogether is an ambitious move – but several dozen Generous folk have already given it a go! (Go here for more.) If it’s just not practical for you because of where you live or your family situation, then why not consider getting your car converted to run on LPG fuel?
LPG (or Autogas) is an alternative to diesel and petrol and (a) it’s kinder to the environment because its harmful emissions are way less than those of conventional car fuels;
(b) it’s kinder to your car engine as somehow it runs the mechanics better, meaning your car will last longer and run more quietly too;
© and it’s kinder to your pocket* because it costs about half the price of standard car fuels.* You also pay less road tax on an LPG vehicle and many are even exempt from congestion charging.
Go here to see if your car could be converted and to read more. What you spend on conversion you’ll soon save in fuel costs.
If converting your current vehicle isn’t realistic, next time you are changing your car, look for one that already runs on LPG.
Or, if your car is a diesel, investigate if it could run on biodiesel and find your nearest biodiesel supplier. Best of all, if the funds stretch to buying a new car, check out one of the new hybrid models like the Toyota Prius.
Read all about LPG vehicles here.
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Maidenhead, GB , 13 Feb 2007
I’m not an LPG user myself yet, but I noticed that it’s not always easy to find out where you can refuel your LPG vehicle. The data exists, but it’s not always easy to use, and some companies even charge for it.
In the spirit of being generous, I put together a simple, free directory for finding LPG fuel stations at getlpg.org.uk.
Stroud, GB , 14 Mar 2007
Please note that NOT ALL cars will get a reduction in road tax. ONLY those which are on a fairly short list AND which are converted by one of the selection of garages aproved FOR THAT MODEL qualify – but it is still worth it! The fuel is much cheeper a well as being far better for the environment and the car itself.