While some manufacturers have developed vehicles that can use both petroleum and LPG, you do not have to purchase a new van to take advantage of the cost savings that LPG can provide. Rather you can convert your van so that it can make use of LPG instead of petrol or diesel. This allows you to reap the benefits of cheaper fuel while only spending a fraction of the price of an entirely new vehicle. There are LPG conversion specialists nationwide, and your conversion will cost you approximately £2,000, depending on the size of your van. This initial outlay will be covered by your fuel savings, meaning that you will have lower costs over the long-term.
With petrol prices on the rise and the recession having a deleterious effect on many businesses, van drivers are constantly seeking out new ways to save money on the cost of running their vehicles. If you have already gotten the best deal on your van insurance by going to a specialist provide such as Staveley Head, and are at a loss as to how else you can successfully cut your costs, you should consider an LPG conversion for your van.
If you decide to convert your van to LPG, be aware that it could affect your vehicle's warranty and insurance premiums, so it is important to double-check the conditions of your cover before you proceed with the conversion.
LPG, also known as ‘autogas’, stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is a fuel product that produces lower emissions than standard petrol or diesel. We have all heard about the environmental problems caused by vehicle emissions, so the government is attempting to encourage the use of LPG by taxing it at a lower rate than petrol or petroleum. This lower rate of tax means that LPG will cost you 60% of what you have been spending on petrol, or 80% of what you normally pay for diesel. This mounts up to considerable savings over the course of a year. The London Congestion Scheme has a discount in place for LPG vehicles, so those who frequently drive through or within London can gain additional savings. There are around 1,300 places where you can purchase LPG. With 4 million European vehicles using LPG and the number growing, more and more filling stations are beginning to provide LPG.
