LPG London congestion charge exemption - Page 2

CTCNetwork · Jul 26th, 2007, 19:10

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuning_redblock

Ian you may have to have to have the car checked over by the approved powershift company near you and pay for a certificate, sad but may be true, just an idea, is it worth giving one of the companies a call?

Naaa... don't bother...

London: avoid like plague.

Des. . .

the hoff · Jul 26th, 2007, 19:17

an old pal of mine who lives in cambridgeshire uses a converted milkfloat running a 3.5 rover lump still reg as milkfloat as milk floats are exempt lol... he only uses it to commute to work his normal car is my old 440 tubs lol!!!

740_GLE_Boy · Jul 27th, 2007, 07:23

Mr Red Ken will try anything to pinch a penny or two out of everybody he can so make sure you do your homework and dont get stung, even if you can use the Volvo for the everyday run your still got a LPG powered car which will return great mpg and be kinder to the enviroment (If your in to that)

Glen Morangie · Jul 27th, 2007, 22:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuning_redblock

Ian you may have to have to have the car checked over by the approved powershift company near you and pay for a certificate, sad but may be true, just an idea, is it worth giving one of the companies a call?

I wasn't aware of this option - a while ago I considered lpg conversion and got much the same answers as Ian, but I didn't realise the car had to be on the list as well, I assumed the list of vehicles covered 'dual fuel' factory options (amazingly not all of which are approved).

If you feel like bothering I'd be interested in hearing of any follow up, as although I accept the necessity of controls on the conversions, I think the system, if it is as described here, is all to typical.

I seem to also recall something about 'banning the import' of the CC exempt electric car - or did I imagine that?

Velorum · Jul 27th, 2007, 22:50

Well I have the LPG certificate and updated insurance schedule - when I receive the updated V5 I will try applying for exemption and see what happens. I will post the outcome here.

CTCNetwork · Jul 28th, 2007, 01:48

Hi,

Luck with your application Ian...
You can always make up a set of new reg plates.. (snikker.. snikker...

)

Des. . .

FixMyVolvo · Jul 29th, 2007, 05:21

I don't remember where I heard this, a few months ago, that the exemption was going to be phased out. I have never heard it since, but I remember thinking that everyone who got a conversion and needed a couple of years to break even would be mad.

I guess I might have my wires crossed.

Jul 27th, 2007, 07:23	#13
740_GLE_Boy Senior Member Last Online: Jun 30th, 2009 16:41 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Good Old UK View Photos By: 740_GLE_Boy	Mr Red Ken will try anything to pinch a penny or two out of everybody he can so make sure you do your homework and dont get stung, even if you can use the Volvo for the everyday run your still got a LPG powered car which will return great mpg and be kinder to the enviroment (If your in to that) __________________ 1987 Volvo 740 GLE Saloon - 'Turbo' Look-a-Like Click on the links to read my 'Progress Threads' for my: Citroen Saxo VTS Thread and Volvo 740 GLE Thread

Jul 27th, 2007, 22:50	#15
Velorum VOC Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2023 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newquay	Well I have the LPG certificate and updated insurance schedule - when I receive the updated V5 I will try applying for exemption and see what happens. I will post the outcome here. __________________ Past Volvos 340's (2), 240 saloons (4), 240 estates (5), 740 estate (1), 760 saloon (1), 940 saloon (1), 940 estate (1)

Jul 28th, 2007, 01:48	#16
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Luck with your application Ian... You can always make up a set of new reg plates.. (snikker.. snikker...) Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jul 26th, 2007, 19:17	#12
the hoff 440IFIED Last Online: Aug 8th, 2007 21:57 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: brum View Photos By: the hoff	an old pal of mine who lives in cambridgeshire uses a converted milkfloat running a 3.5 rover lump still reg as milkfloat as milk floats are exempt lol... he only uses it to commute to work his normal car is my old 440 tubs lol!!!

Jul 29th, 2007, 05:21	#17
FixMyVolvo VolvoDriver Last Online: Feb 8th, 2009 16:28 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: London	I don't remember where I heard this, a few months ago, that the exemption was going to be phased out. I have never heard it since, but I remember thinking that everyone who got a conversion and needed a couple of years to break even would be mad. I guess I might have my wires crossed.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)