Graham Free was looking for a new van for his three businesses almost seven years ago and found a van that had previously been converted to run on autogas LPG.
Despite being a relatively low mileage driver, accumulating fewer than 10,000 miles annually, Free says he had now seen significant savings year on year, with an annual saving of around £500.
“As well as the obvious financial savings, another advantage is the availability of the LPG. When I first started using autogas seven years ago, there were only three local stations to choose from. I now have a choice of five within a 20 mile radius so who knows what this could rise to in the future,” he added.
Free now drives a Ford Transit Connect, which he bought six months ago, this time having specifically searched for another van already running on LPG so he could continue to benefit from the savings it brings.
He also feels that running his car on autogas complements his business, Florascapes, in a positive way and supports their green image thanks to a reduction of 33% in CO2 emissions compared to petrol and 45% less than diesel, as well as up to 82% less Nitrogen Oxide pollutants than petrol and 99% less than diesel.
He added: “I would entirely recommend motorists switch to LPG, particularly for those who use vehicles for business purposes. My vehicle runs just as smooth and powerfully as any petrol or diesel equivalent, is a pleasure to drive yet also saves me significant costs in fuel bills. What’s not to like?”
