Do LPG cars cost less to tax?
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The question
Are there any motor tax reductions if my car is converted to use LPG?
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Asked by Dave Walsh ·
Expert answer
Hi Dave,
Sadly not. You will save around 50 per cent on the price per litre of LPG compared to petrol or diesel (which in and of itself might be a sufficiently compelling reason to switch), but there’s no tax advantage. A car’s motor tax rate is based on the CO2 figure shown on its certificate of conformity document, and a post-purchase conversion doesn’t change that (even though LPG does have a slightly lower CO2 rating than petrol or diesel). Basically, tax is calculated on the car’s official homologated figure, whereas an LPG conversion is something you do yourself afterwards.
Answered by Neil Briscoe