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I_want_an_Omega

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LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« 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?

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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #2 on: 10 August 2012, 07:57:56 »
Thanks - it's there  :y

Mondeo Mk4 2.5T - with the Volvo 5 cyl engine
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #3 on: 10 August 2012, 08:05:15 »
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #4 on: 10 August 2012, 08:25:34 »
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?

possibly is BUT it is not going to be much...tight fisted buggers >:(
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« Reply #5 on: 10 August 2012, 08:36:09 »
Quote from: the alarming man on 10 August 2012, 08:25:34
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
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 .
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« Reply #6 on: 10 August 2012, 09:35:34 »
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)
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« Reply #7 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

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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2012, 11:33:03 »
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 August 2012, 09:35:34
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)

is that it??
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2012, 12:23:22 »
Quote from: 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

 :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.

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« Reply #10 on: 10 August 2012, 13:42:39 »
Quote from: zirk on 10 August 2012, 12:23:22
Quote from: 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

 :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!  ;)
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #11 on: 10 August 2012, 14:00:35 »
Quote from: the alarming man on 10 August 2012, 11:33:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 August 2012, 09:35:34
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
Is it reduced road tax for LPG   :-\ ?
Post 2001 cars you do.... A whole £10 per year :o :o  ::)

is that it??

 :( :( :( :(
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #12 on: 10 August 2012, 14:09:42 »
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 14:00:35
Quote from: the alarming man on 10 August 2012, 11:33:03
Quote from: Lazydocker on 10 August 2012, 09:35:34
Quote from: EMD on 10 August 2012, 08:05:15
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!
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« Reply #13 on: 10 August 2012, 15:11:05 »
It's all explained in the link I posted above...
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Re: LPG - Buying a used car ...........
« Reply #14 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.
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