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How
much money will an LPG conversion save me?
On average expect a 40% saving over your petrol costs. With
Congestion charging in London and many of the UK's major towns and
cities set to follow suit, even more substantial savings can be made
with an eligible, AFS Powershift conversion, which is exempt from
the charge once registered with Transport for London. Also for the
fleet customer we can arrange on site, bulk-refuelling facilities for
further savings and convenience.
Take a look at our savings page for an
approximate cost saving on your vehicle,
or contact us for a more
detailed cost and benefits analysis.
How much will the conversion cost?
That depends on your particular vehicle model and the type of
conversion equipment the vehicle requires. An average modern family
vehicle requiring a sequential vapour injection system, generally
costs between £1600.00 and £2000.00 + VAT. As many vehicles
converted by AFS are on the Powershift register giving the added bonus of
exemption from the London Congestion Charge.
Will my car be just as safe after
conversion?
Yes, crash tests have shown LPG to be very safe. LPG tanks are
designed to withstand enormous impact forces without being damaged
and both the tank and system incorporate a number of safety shut-off
valves and solenoids.
How will it affect my cars performance?
Modern sequential conversion systems offer superb driveability
without any noticeable power loss and even make the engine feel
smoother and quieter.
Can I still drive on petrol?
Yes, being a bi-fuel vehicle, you can run on either petrol or gas at
the touch of a button. However, you will be loathed to run on petrol
too much once you realise the cost savings to be made when driving
on gas. Click here for
more information on how your LPG conversion
will work in daily usage.
Will the conversion affect my insurance?
Results of the survey carried out in 2000 with the Association of
British Insurers (ABI) found that the majority of major UK companies
would insure an LPG converted vehicle at no extra premium, provided
it was carried out by an LPGA approved installer, such as AFS, or was Manufacturer
original equipment. Most would also not insure a vehicle converted
by a non LPGA approved company or a DIY conversion, meaning you
should make sure that any company has such a current certificate.
Where will the LPG tank be located?
In most cases it is installed in the spare wheel well as a toroidal
tank or in some cases where a greater mileage range is required, it
may be possible to install a cylinder, which will generally allow
for a larger LPG capacity.
Where can I fill up with LPG?
There are now about 1300 refueling stations across the UK and this
number is steadily increasing.
For a nationwide listing of refuelling stations click here,
or a list of LPG
refuelling stations in London click here,
or
see our map of London.
What happens if I run out of LPG?
All AFS conversions are termed as Bi-Fuel. This basically means that
all original petrol characteristics and ancillary functions are
retained. The systems installed by AFS will automatically revert to
petrol when the LPG tank is empty and also have the facility to
manually switch to petrol at the touch of a button and back again,
at any time, even while on the move.
What about servicing?
Servicing of an LPG system generally takes about an hour and is
carried out at around 15 to 20 thousand miles or annually for most
systems. General servicing of the vehicle is carried out as normal
and we would recommend that you inform your dealer/mechanic of the
conversion and leave the vehicle in petrol mode.
Will I get a warranty with the conversion?
Yes, this warranty is provided as standard, and on Prins systems your
warranty is 24-months, there is also a 3rd party warranty to
cover vehicle components which is optional.
Will the conversion affect the
manufacturers vehicle warranty?
AFS provides an optional 12-month Vehicle Warranty Insurance policy. These policies are extendable to span the duration of
the Manufacturers warranty, providing cover and peace of mind in the
unlikely event that a faulty vehicle component or engine related
problem, be deemed by the manufacturer, attributable to the LPG
system and not covered under the terms and conditions of their
warranty.
Can I save money if I am looking for
conversion of a fleet of vehicles?
Yes. We offer a full range of conversion
options for the modern fleet manager including 'back to base'
refuelling for LPG fuel costing as little as 20p per litre, and a
whole range of options for purchase, finance or leasing of LPG
vehicles. See our
LPG fleet conversion page for further details. |
