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Thankyou retrodriver.
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Tourist wrote:I'm not being cocky, I just wasn't aware that LPG cars ran on petrol aswell, I thought it was a complete conversion.
So if you don't understand the subject matter, why on earth did you stick your nose in?

retrodriver wrote:DavidRutherford, You do seem to be quite angry about being questioned on what you are saying.
No, I'm annoyed that people who don't understand what they're talking about feel the need to post on a forum in an authoritarian manner with what is essentially completely incorrect information. If you don't understand, don't post. All it's doing is confusing matters. As I've mentioned before, this could have no effect at all, but it could also lead to someone spending more money than they need to, or even conceivably personal injury if bad advice is followed.
retrodriver wrote:The fact of the matter is, LPG would make a young guys insurance more expensive, end of.
Again... you're posting in an authoritarian manner, and you're wrong. An LPG conversion would NOT NECESSARILY make insurance more expensive. As I mentioned above, I've had many quotes for LPG converted cars in the past, and as long as the installation has an installation certificate, it need not make any difference to the cost.
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DavidRutherford wrote:I've had many quotes for LPG converted cars in the past, and as long as the installation has an installation certificate, it need not make any difference to the cost.
YOUNG DRIVERS DO NOT GET THE CHOICE THAT YOU DO!!! We're limited to a select few who are affordable, so those who don't charge more aren't necessarily in our price range to begin with!
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Tourist wrote:YOUNG DRIVERS DO NOT GET THE CHOICE THAT YOU DO!!!
READ WHAT I'VE FUCKING WELL WRITTEN!

If you can't even have the good grace to read what I've written in this thread, don't comment back.

I DO KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE TO BE A TEENAGER. I WAS ONE!

... and I had quotes on an LPG converted cars WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER.

Jesus wept.
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come on boys play nicely

research what you going to say before blurting it out seems to be the best advice here

for example


http://www.lpg-autoconversions.co.uk/All_About_LPG.htm

reading here suggests you can SAVE on insurance by having a car that runs on LPG because it ids much safer than petrol

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safety - quality LPGA approved LP gas cars are recognised as being safer, offering better crash/fire tolerance.
safety - allowing you to drive a larger/luxury car with inherent added safety features and better crash protection qualities.

and



Safety and Insurance
LPG has an excellent safety record when carried out by companies using LPGA standards and is industry recognised as being safer than petrol. This is due to the construction of the LPG tank being more robust and on our system having 3 fuel safety shut off solenoids and safety vent system which can open and close at a split second but will not be open unless the engine is running. LPG converted cars may affect your insurance premium and you may be able to save up to 20% through LPG Sure who can be contacted through www.boostlpg.com. LPG converted cars should not normally affect any other warranties in force, but we offer in such cases a comprehensive Olympic warranty which is included in the cost of the conversion.
Click here for a quotation. More information can be found at www.lpga.co.uk
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DavidRutherford wrote:good grace
Ha-ha! Coming from you.
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Again... Selective quoting.. Brilliant isn't it.

I guess you didn't read that bit the first time..
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oh and this place lists LPG filling stations so you can plan your route to include known filling points.

http://www.autogas.ltd.uk/whereToBuyMap.htm
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DavidRutherford wrote:Again... Selective quoting.. Brilliant isn't it.
And you're not doing this? Get you head out your arse.
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Tourist wrote:
DavidRutherford wrote:Again... Selective quoting.. Brilliant isn't it.
And you're not doing this?.
No, I'm not actually. I'm responding to all of your points, and I'm making the point that if you don't know what you're talking about, you shouldn't post.

If you can point out anywhere were I've taken something you've said out of context, or selectively quoted, be my guest and point it out.
Tourist wrote:Get you head out your arse.
That's good advice. You should take it yourself.
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Susan Donym wrote:oh and this place lists LPG filling stations so you can plan your route to include known filling points.

http://www.autogas.ltd.uk/whereToBuyMap.htm
........and if your car is fitted with the LPG system IN ADDITION to the standard petrol tank........if the gas runs out, the engine will simply and smoothly swap over to the unleaded petrol in the standard tank.

That is unless you have also forgotten to fill with petrol AND LPG.....in which case you really shouldn't be allowed onto the road! :wink:
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Susan Donym wrote: research what you going to say before blurting it out seems to be the best advice here
Sue, the problem here is not about LPG or looking it up on the web before posting (because the OP can do that for themselves) but the seeking of answers from a knowledgeable forum.
There are many skilled and knowledgeable people on this forum who can help the person who is stuck but if certain people leap in with an error post just to see their words in print (or boost their post count) then that will degrade the standing of this forum and worse in the case of some matters could well be dangerous.
I too believe that if you don't know your subject, then don't offer advice.
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Way2go wrote:
Susan Donym wrote: research what you going to say before blurting it out seems to be the best advice here
Sue, the problem here is not about LPG or looking it up on the web before posting (because the OP can do that for themselves) but the seeking of answers from a knowledgeable forum.
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I totally agree but surely the point here is that the OP didnt research the subject before posting and then didnt take the advice of the more knowledgable member.

It would be a bit like me fitting a caffeta without having the training :-&
dosent bear thinking about

and just one other point ,

surely if you are going to run an lpg ONLY car you would deffinately make sure you knew where to fill it up,

its not like you can pop into a garage with a little green can when you run out is it :lol:
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This is gone much further than it should have. Back on topic?
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I am 22 now, and when I was 19 insurance was cheaper than it is now! I have a friend who runs an old Land Rover on LPG, ok his insurance didnt increase hugely, but it did go up, he is my age. Even at my age we dont have the same choice of insurance companies, and at less than 21 basically no chance of classic/specialist insurance. I agree with Tourist when he says its not just about choosing a company that offers what you want, its about affording it too. Whilst I accept that having an LPG car can in some cases save money on insurance, as can being 50 and driving a Volvo, its not really applicable to people of younger years. I dont really care what websites say, in the real world things are very different.

I once paid £3200 to insure my Rover SD1 when I was 18, maybe 19 and do you think thats because I couldnt be bothered to research anything? I think not.
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