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CFC Solutions warns how crucial maintenance checks are for extended life fleets

CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, is warning  companies extending their vehicles into a fifth year of operation that maintenance must be made a priority in order to ensure that their fleets are kept in a good and safe condition. This helpful advice comes at a [...]

VermillionMVT: How businesses can benefit with PDA mobile job management

VermillionMVT, the Preston based fleet management business and a leading provider of application tracking software and flexible technology solutions for businesses and individuals, is eager to explain the broad range of benefits of PDA mobile job management to those businesses that may not be familiar with such technology that offers an immediate return on investment. PDA [...]

Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall

Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]

Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running

Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]

IMI honour top industry achievers

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]

Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe

Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]

Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice

Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]

Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings

As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]

Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]

Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets

Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]

‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear

Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]

Toyota say recall programme on course

One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]

The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010

Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]

Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook

Responding to today’s analysis in the latest Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin of UK labour market adjustment during the recession, the CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs: “The Bank of England study adds a dose of realism to the view that [...]

April’s bike tyre safety month

Free campaign materials are now available for motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops enabling them to participate in April’s bike tyre safety month. The campaign is being organised by leading tyre safety action group, TyreSafe, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this [...]

Ian Lucas plugs in to the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging point

Business Minister Ian Lucas yesterday announced £8.4m funding for a new training centre for the low carbon vehicle industry, meeting students from Gateshead College who will be using it to learn new low carbon skills. The new centre will train those already working in the sector, young people and adults, and students from age 14 upwards [...]

Ebbon-Dacs warns companies of the cost of using outdated technology

Ebbon-Dacs, the Oxford-based online solutions provider, is warning companies that employing outdated technologies to source and buy their new vehicles could be costing their businesses dearly. The supplier of the fleet industry’s leading e-procurement solution, Leaselink, used by 10 of the UK’s 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies to source and procure new vehicles electronically, [...]

New LPG rental service set help businesses save

A new vehicle hire company aims to provide businesses with a low cost, low carbon vehicle hire solution. As the UK’s first all-LPG vehicle hire firm, Wolverhampton-based Auto LPG Vehicle Hire provides business customers with a range of LPG vehicles including Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingos, available for short term hire. The firm offers flexible [...]

Comment: Brake urges cross-party support on lower drink-drive limit

The Sunday Times has reported that Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the drink and drug drive laws by Sir Peter North to recommend reducing the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong [...]

January’s motor finance sales up almost a quarter on previous year

The latest motor finance figures from the Finance & Leasing Association showed that the return of the 17.5% VAT rate and heavy snowfall impacted on sales in January, but consumer new car finance sales were up almost a quarter on last year. Consumers bought 23% more new cars using motor finance through dealers in January than [...]

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TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has lots of information & links for green cars, hybrid cars, electric cars etc. 1000's of green car leasing deals & new & used green cars for sale.

121-vans.com

121-vans specialise in excess stock, one off cancelled orders and fleet deals from manufacturers. As a result 121-vans prices are low, very low. No catches, just value for money. If you go to a main franchised dealer such as Ford or Mercedes you get a biased opinion on their product. We deal with all the van manufacturers in the UK and as a result of this we can offer professional impartial advice. 121-vans are UK supplied which means you get the benefit of the manufacturers warranty. If you experience any problems your local franchised dealer will carry out any warranty work required. All 121-vans are pre registered just before delivery and will arrive with delivery mileage.

Abbey Fuel Cards

If you're looking for quality fuel cards at highly competitive rates, then look no further. Drawing from long experience in the fuel card industry, Abbey Fuelcards can offer you great savings on fuel costs EVERY week - as well as unrivalled service support that's customised to your precise requirements. You'll enjoy the quality benefits of major-branded fuel cards such as Shell, Texaco, Diesel Direct and UK Fuels as well as substantial savings on the associated administration costs.

Alternative Fuel Systems Ltd

AFS is a market leader in the supply and installation of LPG conversions for all types of vehicle. At AFS we believe in giving a high quality service both in terms of product, and after service care. We make sure that all LPG installations are completed to a high quality and are LPGA certified for peace of mind and no risks to safety or higher insurance costs. LPG conversion creates cleaner cars. LPG is cleaner than petrol for cold starts and short journeys, which account for about 60% of all vehicle traffic and the majority of urban emissions. Overall emissions are also lower.

AMS (GY) Ltd

There are many reasons you may want to change to an alternative fuel. It could be that you want to help the environment or it may be that you simply want to reduce your running costs, fuel consumption and vehicle excise liability. We're in the business of selling new and used cars and vans. We do this in the most straightforward way we can; by being easy to deal with and by giving straight answers to your questions. If you're interested in changing to a greener vehicle, spend a minute or two looking through the relevant parts of our website, read about the different types of fuel available, the 30 year history of our company, the way we do business, and our aftercare policy.

Arun Autogas Ltd

We provide specialist upgrades to your existing car, 4x4 or commercial van so it has two individual fuel systems. The Autogas / lpg conversion allows petrol vehicles to run on either Autogas or petrol controlled by a dashboard switch. This gas - called Autogas or LPG - is an environmentally friendly fuel which burns cleanly AND is less than half the price of petrol. We can offer a collection and return service to anywhere in the south east, we have even collect and delivered to air and seaports.

Ashwoods

Ashwoods is a market leading low emission vehicle specialist in LPG conversions and hybrid vehicle conversions. We offer our customers significant reductions in co2 emissions, fuel costs and the congestion charge. In our workshops we pioneer new technologies to lower co2 emissions and fuel costs, including Hybrid technology and LPG. In our installation facility we apply these technologies to our customer fleets and deliver hybrid vehicles and LPG vehicles throughout the country, especially to London where all our vehicles are congestion charge free. We have relationships in place with leading commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Ford, Renault and Citroen which enable us to offer our customers considerable discounts on our LPG vehicles.

Auto LPG

Auto LPG are the authorised sole UK distributor of Aldesa autogas equipment. We provide full training for our installers and we actually install kits ourselves so we know what we are talking about. We have direct access to the engineering team who produced the LPG kits. You can rest assured that we are backed by engineering expertise of the manufacturer. The kits we supply are one of the most developed LPG systems available. One innovation is that unlike other LPG systems our kits will periodically cleanse your petrol injectors. Once we install our LPG kit you will be safe in the knowledge that well within the year your kit will have paid for itself. After this point you can enjoy the fuel savings for years to come.

Auto LPG Vehicle Hire Ltd

Auto LPG Vehicle Hire Ltd are the UK's first LPG-only vehicle hire company. Not only are we contributing to reducing carbon emissions but we are also reducing vehicle hire costs for all of our clients across the country. Auto LPG Vehicle Hire Ltd carry a wide range of vehicles to suit a variety of budgets and needs, including Ford Transit LPG van and Citroen Berlingo LPG van. A high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals. We pride ourselves on saving our customers ££££'s on their transport costs each year. Our directors have over 15 years in the LPG industry and work very closely with all the major LPG fuel companies and leading vehicle manufacturers.

Autogas 2000 Ltd

Autogas 2000 Ltd is a family owned company, specialising for nearly 30 years in the conversion of petrol motor vehicles to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) and CNG (Compressed Natural Gas). It is the aim of Autogas 2000 Ltd to offer high quality cost effective solutions to the motorist with particular regard to today's environmental awareness and rising fuel prices. Our conversions meet the highest standards and we are approved installers by the LP Gas Association. The Autogas 2000 Ltd customer base includes several public and private sector companies including Local Authorities, the Police Service, bp autogas fleet along with many thousands of private customers. The company prides itself on exceptional customer services and will treat all enquiries with equal interest and care and will endevour to respond to any mailed enquiry within 24 hours.

Autogas Limited

Autogas Limited was set up in 2000 with the sole aim of making automotive LPG more readily available to the fleet and private motorist alike. Autogas Limited is a joint venture between Calor and Shell. Calor is one of the UK's leading LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) companies, and Shell has one of the most extensive networks of filling stations in the country. The choice of LPG vehicles in the alternative fuels market is second to none with most petrol engines suitable for an LPG conversion and some of the world's largest and most reputable vehicle manufacturers involved in the development of LPG vehicles. The vast majority of Autogas vehicles are dual fuel meaning they can run on both LPG and petrol and as such have two independent fuel systems & tanks.

Autogas Yorkshire Ltd

An LPG Conversion could save you a fortune. At Autogas Yorkshire that is our mission. Since 1999 we have converted over a thousand vehicles. Our preferred systems are Prins, Lima, BRC and OMVL. We have found these to be the best performing and most reliable autogas conversions to date. We can offer you unbiased advice on the system most suitable for your car. Our LPGA approval is for 9 different makes of equipment and we have trialled numerous other brands. We constantly evaluate the various systems available for performance and reliability to make sure our customers’ needs are met and we stay competitive.

Beat The Congestion Charge

Beat The Congestion Charge is the leading name in providing funding for congestion charge exempt vehicles to the personal and business sector. Regardless of whether you have one vehicle or a large fleet, with our expertise we can provide a tailor-made finance package for you or your business. We have a huge selection of congestion charge exempt cars and vans, all of which offer excellent value for money and the added bonus of knowing you are doing your little bit for the environment. As the concerns for the environment grow and motoring costs continually rise manufacturers such as Honda, Toyota, Lexus, Ford, Citroen and Vauxhall have already released Congestion Charge busting vehicles and with new models expected from BMW, Renault and Fiat among others, there has never been a better time to own a Congestion Charge exempt vehicle.

Boost LPG

Boost LPG website is the consumer guide to LPG Autogas in the UK. Did you know that cars and other vehicles can run on LPG Autogas as an alternative to petrol or diesel? Driving an LPG vehicle is safe, easy and, best of all, much cheaper than petrol or diesel. Running on LPG reduces your carbon footprint compared with petrol and diesel and is by far the most widely available alternative fuel in the UK. This site tells you all you need to know about LPG autogas and getting an LPG vehicle.

BP

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items. BP is one of the largest integrated oil companies in the world, with an estimated global market share of around 3% of oil & gas production and 4% of refining capacity in the major global markets in which we operate. Graphic on the growing use of biofuels for transportation. Helping new technologies emerge BP is forming partnerships with academia and joint ventures with businesses to develop advanced technologies to boost the use of biofuels.

Calor Gas

At Calor Gas we understand that efficient and helpful customer contact is what makes doing business a pleasure rather than a chore. At our purpose built customer support centre, in Warwick, we are ready and waiting to help you. Running a fleet of vehicles can be an expensive business - but switching to Autogas will help to significantly reduce your fuel bills. Price is an important factor to any business, Autogas typically costs around half the price of petrol and diesel, therefore usually resulting in annual savings of around 40% in fuel costs. You will be able to save even more money by having an Autogas bulk tank on-site, allowing your vehicles the convenience of filling up at base.

CG Gas

CGGAS started trading in Sassari (north Sardinia) in the early 80's and during the past 25 years has converted more than 13,000 cars. We are one of the top LPG conversion installers in Italy and are certified by manufacturers like Bigas, Bedini, OMVL, Stefanelli, Stargas, and Tartarini to install their products. In Italy you also need Ministry of Transport approval to be able to convert vehicles to LPG. Our success in the LPG conversion sector has been achieved by specializing in one activity only and by developing a good working relationship with the above manufacturers and kit suppliers in Italy. In 2001 we decided to bring our experience to the UK and opened our first workshop in Peterborough.

CH Jones Group

Our premise and promise are the same as they've ever been. In short, Keyfuels will reduce your fuel management costs. Keyfuels has a card to fit all types and sizes of fleet and can be used anywhere throughout our large, independant UK site networks. There is the traditional Keyfuels Bunker Card for larger fleets, the Keyfuels Fleet Card for a cost effective bunker and retail combination and Diesel Direct is for smaller fleets. Whatever your fuel management needs we have a card for you. In 2000 we developed and launched the fully interactive service www.efuels.co.uk this was a first for the fuel card industry. efuels provides customers with access to a range of services, that include card management, transaction management and site network enquiries. Keyfuels share the tools, expertise, knowledge and information to help you to become more efficient and reduce your fuel costs. To deliver this we offer a range of solutions to fit your needs.

Chiltern Gas Cars

Chiltern LPGas Car Conversions Ltd is a small company based in High Wycombe, specialising in gas conversions. The emphasis is very much on providing a high quality service, whilst still offering excellent value for money. High quality components ensure the highest level of management, sophistication and unparalleled reliability. All of our engineers have been thoroughly trained to carry out both LPG and CNG installations. We offer competitive rates for conversions of privately owned vehicles or fleet vehicles.

Clarkson Autogas

Clarkson Autogas are Scotland's largest LPG Autogas conversion centre, carrying out more conversions than any other in Central and Highland regions. We modify cars for main government bodies, major UK leasing companies and many large corporations as well as many private individuals also looking to enjoy the benefits of running LPG. We also collect and deliver cars from all over Scotland for conversion purposes. Replacement cars are available upon request. We are approved installers of the LPGA (Liquid Petroleum Gas Association). This is the main governing body for all LPG activity in the UK (Autogas and domestic). Our fitters are factory trained and are subject to the strictest of examinations by the above body.

CLS Dual Fuel Ltd

CLS Duel Fuel UK Ltd is the company with the experience to convert your vehicle fleet to LPG. Our modern conversion centre is staffed by LPGA trained fitters using equipment with the highest specification available and backed by a national network of over 30 installers. Tailored LPG solutions for companies and individuals, specialising in cars and light commercial vehicles. We are able to supply new Ford Transit, Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Partner with Congestion Charge exemption.

ConocoPhillips Ltd

In the United Kingdom, ConocoPhillips has offices in Warwick, London, Aberdeen, the Humber Refinery, the Teesside Oil Terminal and the Theddlethorpe Gas Terminal. It also has a supply base office at Great Yarmouth. Throughout the UK, ConocoPhillips markets fuels under the JET brand. Our network of dealer-owned distributors supply directly to the domestic, farming and light industry markets. Through these 400 or so independently-operated service stations, Jet markets quality fuels and lubricants at competitive prices, including Autogas at selected sites. ConocoPhillips Limited is also an established supplier of bulk fuels, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), to the commercial, aviation and marine industries.

Dual Fuel Systems

Based in Woking, Surrey Dual Fuel Systems specialise in professional vehicle LPG conversions. Autogas conversions carried out by Dual Fuel Systems using the highest quality LPG systems will save you significant amounts of money in travel expenditure and help the environment from extreme pollution by reducing carbon emissions. Established in 1996 Dual Fuel Systems is an LPGA approved autogas company that is concerned with the conversion of petrol fuel systems to LPG bi-fuel systems that lower carbon emmissions and provide efficiency savings in the form of reduced travel costs. Dual Fuel Systems convert nearly all types of petrol vehicle to allow them to run on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). LPG or Autogas is a non-toxic, non-corrosive, free of lead fuel that is the cheapest viable road fuel on the market.

Eco Cars

Eco Cars in Leicestershire are very busy as an LPG vehicle is the cheapest way to power a car today. Most of our stock is sourced from fleet companies. All of our LPG cars come with full service histories and have been maintained regardless of cost and include a print out of all work carried out on them, even tyres and wipers, as well as the required service intervals for that particular LPG car. 12 months MOT, where needed, is included. If we haven't got the car you're looking for here, don't worry, we can find any type of LPG car and deliver anywhere within the UK.

e-GAS UK

Welcome to e-G@S UK - Leading suppliers and installers of LPG conversions and systems for vehicles. We are the UK supplier of an LPG system manufactured in Rovego Italy by a company called e-G@S s.r.l who have been involved in gas propulsion of motor vehicles since the early 1960's. We can convert your vehicle with our LPG conversions using one of our dedicated installers. Each of our LPG conversions can save you alot of money. Use our calculator to the right to work out how much you could save using one of our LPG conversions. All of our LPG conversions are completed by a LPG conversions specialist. e-G@S UK have a network of installers all over the UK, as illustrated on the LPG installers page. To contact our installer in your area please complete our online form at www.e-gasweb.co.uk

Energy Saving Trust

The Energy Saving Trust believe running a clean, environmentally friendly fleet offers your businesses many benefits. It can reduce transport costs, cut vehicle emissions and improve corporate social reputation. Our transport advice programme is available to organisations in England and Scotland, and offers practical solutions to help reduce costs and improve the environmental performance of car and van fleets. We provide monthly fleet updates on current issues, as well as free telephone advice for business running fleets of less than 50 vehicles. For larger fleets (over 50 vehicles in England and over 20 in Scotland) we offer a free fleet review to help you cut emissions where possible. We have useful resources, such as publications, case studies and press releases that can help you understand more about greener vehicles and efficient driving.

FES Autogas Ltd

FES Autogas Ltd, a family company based in North Wales, offers a full package to any trained autogas installer, so you, the customer, can be sure that all our trained and approved OMVL installers offer the latest state of the art gas systems and are competent, offer safe installations, provide excellent back up and very important on-going customer service, all at an realistic price. We specialize in the research & development of autogas equipment and are the largest UK distributor selling gas installations / LPG trade kits for any petrol engine vehicle. All our trade kits come complete with everything needed for a full fitment, and we can tailor any of our items to your exact needs and requirements and all the major parts have have been sourced from OMVL in Italy, Stako and GZWM in Poland and OMB and RAM in Italy, with some of the equipment development done here in the UK by FES Autogas Ltd. We hold over 800 Stako LPG tanks in stock.

Gastech Vehicle Conversions Ltd

Gastech Vehicle Conversions is the UK’s leading vehicle LPG conversion company for business and private customers. We specialise in the highest quality installations of fully developed ‘Sequential Multipoint’ LPG systems into petrol engines. Our total commitment to quality processes ensures every conversion is carried out to OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) standards. Gastech Conversions add another fuel system, the LPG system, to the vehicle, whilst retaining the vehicle's original petrol system, creating a dual fuel vehicle. Please take the time to look through our website and feel free to contact us with any questions regarding LPG conversions.

Gleaner Oils Ltd

Supplier and distributor of Autogas in Scotland. Gleaner Oils is an established Highland-based company distinguished for its dependable customer service and high quality products. As a distributor for Shell UK, we deliver a wide range of fuel and home heating services to Grampian, the Highlands, Argyll and Bute and the Western Isles. We also have 72 motorist friendly filling stations and 10 depots. Gleaner brings power and warmth to Scotland’s cities and remote rural communities alike. Our unique service has been built around our commitment to quality, our understanding of customer needs, wherever they may be, and our dependability. Whenever you need us, whether with supplies or services, you know we’ll be there.

Herts Autogas Limited

Herts Autogas Limited are Hertfordshires longest approved LPG conversion specialist, with our facility positioned close to junction 6 and 7 of the A1M we are easily accessible from London and the surrounding counties. Having been converting vehicles to dual fuel for over 10 years we have a wealth of experience in the installation and maintenance of LPG systems. Offering LPG conversions for cars and vans with the most advanced quality sequential multipoint systems installed to the highest standard by our fully trained staff. Herts Autogas has a dedicated workshop facility for lpg servicing, diagnostic work and petrol servicing, we would recommend that you have your LPG system looked at annually or every 15,000 miles. During an LPG service the system will also have a safety check.

Jaymic Systems

Jaymic Systems are the UK's largest importer and distributor of automotive LPG equipment. Jaymic was started 31 years ago - over the years we have become the most experienced and respected LPG equipment company in the UK and Europe. We are full members of the LPGA, an LPGA approved conversion company, members of the LPGA steering committee and a fully approved LPDA equipment and installation training and supply company.

Oxford Autogas

It’s Greener, It’s Cleaner but best of all it’s Cheaper! With both petrol and diesel prices well above £1 per litre, there has never been a better time to convert your car or van to run on LPG. By adding a dual fuel Autogas system you’ll not only be doing your bit for the environment, you’ll be reducing your fuel costs by around half. By using the latest multipoint sequential gas injection systems, the only way you’ll know you’re running on gas is by the size of your fuel bill. LPG, or Autogas as it is often referred to, is the most popular solution to not only reducing your vehicle running costs by up to 50% BUT it has up to 20% less CO2 than petrol and has 120 times less harmful particulates than diesel. Find out how soon you could be saving along with the other 9 million other Autogas drivers.

Pioneer Gas

Pioneer Gas is a full LPGA full member and converter specialising in converting vehicles to LP Gas. Based in Rochdale, Lancashire. 2 years parts and labour warranty. LPGA certificate or safety check report. LPG conversion done within 5 working days with free courtesy car while the conversion is being carried out. Sales, fitting, installation and repair. We also run a training school to teach people how to convert vehicles to run on LPG/Autogas. We only do LPG conversions and are one of the largest dedicated converters in the UK.

Premier Autogas Ltd

With more than 20 years management experience in the industry Premier Autogas Ltd has built a reputation as the leading independent supplier of LPG and Autogas. The recent surge in demand for LPG and Autogas use has seen us rise to the challenge and deliver a consistently high grade service. PREMIER LPG is the leading independent supplier of Liquefied Petroleum Gas through our nationwide distribution operation, operating from our Blackpool headquarters. For fleet operators of all sizes, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to more than halve your fuel bills with your own bunkered supply, putting the savings directly onto your company's bottom-line.

Shell UK

Shell UK - Delivering the energy Britain needs. At Shell Gas (LPG) we are passionate about energy and our customers. We pride ourselves in providing a cleaner burning fuel, and through our expertise and advanced technology, continually strive to deliver better, safer and more reliable ways to meet your energy needs. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Shell provides a clean and reliable fuel for your vehicles. Although vehicles are much cleaner than in the past, they remain one of the most significant factors in air pollution. Vehicles running on LPG produce fewer harmful emissions associated with traditional road fuels.

Tasso Autogas Limited

Tasso Autogas Limited was formed in 2004 and as one of the first converters in the UK has a great deal of experience and an oustanding level of customer service.With an average of 45 cars per month being converted we realise that our customers may need alternative transport, even if just for one day, so we are able to organise a courtesy car at discounted rates. To further promote our committment to the environment we also offer our customers the chance to sponsor the land in the rainforests, or to replenish Scottish woodland, but not from their wallets - we donate £25 for every LPG conversion.

The Business Travel Initiative

The Business Travel Initiative (BTI) is a national pilot project developed as the result of requests from small to medium sized local businesses for help to manage transport issues. Bedfordshire County Council and the European Social Fund have responded by making money and support available to offer free access to high-level skills training and support through BTI. The project offers you access to a dedicated training coordinator, who will identify your company’s needs during an initial meeting, and then tailor training and support to suit your business needs. The training aims to give managers the skill and knowledge to develop a strategic travel plan, which will bring real benefits to the company, staff and local environment. Managers will then be given support to put the plan into action, including getting your staff involved in the project.

The Greenfuel Company Ltd

At Greenfuel we convert petrol cars to run on LPG fuel, creating a dual petrol and LPG fuel system. As one of the UK's largest converter networks we convert around 1000 cars per year to the highest standards, ensuring the best in reliability for all of our customers. We provide a simple and accessible instant quotation that is specifically tailored to the needs of each customer. To do this we have built up a database of over 46,000 makes and models of cars and researched the most appropriate solution for each. This is a constantly evolving process as manufacturers produce new cars and new LPG equipment for them. Greenfuel is unique in the UK in having an extensive network of approved workshops across England, Wales and Scotland. All workshops within our network are owner-managed and are LPG Association (LPGA) approved, with technicians at each garage having received full training from equipment manufacturers.

TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk has lots of information & links for green cars, hybrid cars, electric cars etc. 1000's of green car leasing deals & new & used green cars for sale.

Timperley Autogas Ltd

Timperley Autogas Ltd are LPGA approved autogas conversion specialist based in Ashton-under-Lyne. Other services available include classic car tuning, engine management and diagnosis, air conditioning repairs and we also service and repair ALL makes of vehicles including light commercial vehicles. We are a fully approved LPG Association member, which requires a full workshop inspection and installer training and testing to fit systems to 'Code of Practice 11'. We currently install on BRC LPG conversion equipment. These are a fully sequential system, featuring state-of-the-art technology. They come with a two-year parts & labour warranty. Diagnosis & repair of various manufacturers LPG systems can be undertaken, including original fitment KOLTECH systems as fitted to all Vauxhall vehicles . If this is not a viable option we can undertake complete front end conversions to more efficient BRC equipment.

Unique LPG Systems Ltd

Unique LPG Systems Ltd can supply, install and service single point, multipoint and sequential LPG dual fuel systems. All our systems are LPGA certificated and carry full manufacturers' 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. Our LPGA approved installers have over 30 years experience in the vehicle LPG conversions industry, converting most vehicle makes and models to a very high standard. We have a new workshop, designed to reduce our carbon footprint, based in Rochdale, Lancashire within 2 miles of junction 20 M60, serving Manchester, Bury, Oldham and surrounding areas.

World LP Gas Association

The World LP Gas Association is the authoritative, global voice for LP Gas. It promotes the use of LP Gas worldwide to help foster a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous world. The WLPGA offers a number of services to members of the association. With 175 members spread across 90 countries, the World LP Gas Association is the global voice for the LP Gas industry. It represents the interests of private and public companies from the entire LP Gas value chain under one umbrella. The WLPGA provides a platform for the exchange of best practices and statistics among its members. Its Annual World Forum, with hundreds of visitors, up to 700 delegates and 40 exhibitors is just one example.

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The latest traffic information

M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections

To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]

Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early

Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]

Highways Agency to install protective screens on Woodway Lane footbridge after objects thrown from bridge

From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]

Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule

Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]

New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]

West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010

M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]

Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March

M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]

Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421

The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]

Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns

The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]

North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March

A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]

M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]

Good News For Motorists – Mere A303 Works Completing Nine Days Ahead Of Schedule

Major resurfacing and maintenance work on the A303 near Mere is being completed nine days ahead of schedule and around £1 million under budget. All traffic management and diversion routes will be lifted by the evening of Friday, March 12 marking the end of these major works in Wiltshire. A combination of careful planning and [...]

Driver Advice Crufts 11-14 March 2010

Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event. With around 150,000 people expected to attend the show, surrounding roads, particularly the M42 and M6, are likely to be very busy. The Highways Agency has had the electronic [...]

Work to repair A47 carriageway

Repairs to a section of the A47 west of Dereham are set to start on Thursday 11 March. The work involves replacing several concrete carriageway slabs with an asphalt surface on the westbound carriageway as well as repairs to Scarning Bridge on both east and westbound carriageways.   The work will be carried out between 8pm [...]

Smoother road surface for the A46 at Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire

A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am for four nights, but while the resurfacing and carriageway patching repairs take place there will be lane and carriageway closures. From Monday 22 [...]

A500 Stoke on Trent (Etruria to Porthill) improvement update

Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather. The majority of street lighting columns have been erected and work to reconstruct the footpath is ongoing. From next week, as announced in the original notification of works, the speed limit through the roadworks [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25  junction 27 The anti clockwise link road leading to the M11 northbound will be closed overnight for 11 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Monday 15 March 2010 until Friday 26 March [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until mid March. The work is being carried out in order [...]