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Title: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 10 August 2012, 07:39:30
Hi,

If a used car is offered for sale with LPG fitted, what additional certificates/paperwork would the seller have to provide the buyer? It won't be a factory fitted system and the seller is a main dealer.

Would the V5 show anything different at all?

Thanks
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 August 2012, 07:50:20
Check the vehicle reg here: http://www.drivelpg.co.uk/

V5 should show fuel type as Bi-Fuel or Petrol/LPG (or similar)

Taxation class should be AFC/V (Alternative Fuel Car/Vehicle)

Ideally you want to see paperwork for the LPG stuff and seperate service records. Make sure you know what make it is and if it's Koltec/Necam then steer well clear!

What vehicle is it?
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: I_want_an_Omega on 10 August 2012, 07:57:56
Thanks - it's there  :y

Mondeo Mk4 2.5T - with the Volvo 5 cyl engine
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: omega3000 on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: the alarming man on 10 August 2012, 08:25:34
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?

possibly is BUT it is not going to be much...tight fisted buggers >:(
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: omega3000 on 10 August 2012, 08:36:09
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?

possibly is BUT it is not going to be much...tight fisted buggers >:(

 :(

Cant remember what car it was on the tv , but one of those micro things came with free road tax but wasnt LPG .... maybe it was a fiat thingie  :-\ guess its the same old story then if you have a micro car you get free road tax below a certain cc .
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: Lazydocker on 10 August 2012, 09:35:34
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: twiglet on 10 August 2012, 10:06:28
Useful link that explains all vehicle taxation classes...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524)

 :y
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: the alarming man on 10 August 2012, 11:33:03
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)

is that it??
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: zirk on 10 August 2012, 12:23:22
Useful link that explains all vehicle taxation classes...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524)

 :y

Reading that, if the 3.2 Omega was still made today (or after 2010) a years tax would be £1030, with no 6 months option.

Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: twiglet on 10 August 2012, 13:42:39
Useful link that explains all vehicle taxation classes...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524 (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_10012524)

 :y

Reading that, if the 3.2 Omega was still made today (or after 2010) a years tax would be £1030, with no 6 months option.

Only for the first year Chris, then it would only be a mere £475 a year!  ;)
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: omega3000 on 10 August 2012, 14:00:35
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)

is that it??

 :( :( :( :(
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: tunnie on 10 August 2012, 14:09:42
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)

is that it??

 :( :( :( :(

Yup. Pre March 2001 cars get nothing!
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: twiglet on 10 August 2012, 15:11:05
It's all explained in the link I posted above...
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: D on 10 August 2012, 21:18:52
Ford, make sure its got an electronic flash lube installed.

Edit: It is a fantastic engine as well.
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: Kevin Wood on 11 August 2012, 01:10:51
Given that it's a Volvo designed engine and that they were offered as factory dual fuel not so many years back, I'd be surprised if it's as fragile as the Fords are reputed to be on LPG.
Title: Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
Post by: omegod on 11 August 2012, 13:42:03
Check the vehicle reg here: http://www.drivelpg.co.uk/

V5 should show fuel type as Bi-Fuel or Petrol/LPG (or similar)

Taxation class should be AFC/V (Alternative Fuel Car/Vehicle)

Ideally you want to see paperwork for the LPG stuff and seperate service records. Make sure you know what make it is and if it's Koltec/Necam then steer well clear!
What vehicle is it?

My elite has done 156 k on a koltec system without any issue! whats the supposed probs with this system?