Automotive
With its significant financial savings and environmental benefits, autogas is an economic alternative to petrol for both private motorists and commercial vehicles. In Australia, over half a million vehicles are now reaping the rewards of running on autogas.
Apart from the considerable savings you can make each time you fill your tank, the engine life of your vehicle is improved by autogas' clean burning characteristics. Autogas produces significantly less greenhouse gas and other harmful emissions associated with vehicle fuel consumption.
Autogas is non-corrosive, non-toxic and lead free.
An autogas conversion can potentially increase the re-sale value of your vehicle. So, while you may quickly recoup the cost of the conversion just through your annual autogas consumption and the government grants currently on offer, it is possible for you to benefit from any appreciated resale value of your vehicle.
Autogas suits almost all types of vehicles, but is particularly beneficial in the following applications:-
- Family cars
- Private motorists' vehicles
- Government fleet vehicles
- Commercial and service vehicles
- Courier vehicles
- Taxis
- Trade vehicles
- Tow trucks
- Escort vehicles
- Forklifts
- Mobile roadsweepers
- Power generation and pumping engines
- Industrial engines
Government Grants
Both the Federal Government and WA State Government have recently announced grants to encourage privately registered vehicles to switch to autogas.
Federal Government
The Federal Grant grant consists of $2000 for an approved and fitted LPG conversion of a new or used motor vehicle for private use and $1000 for a factory-fitted LPG vehicle for private use.
Full details are available by visiting www.ausindustry.gov.au
WA State Government
The Western Australian State Government has also recently increased its LPG conversion subsidy from $500 to $1000 for all LPG conversions and factory-fitted vehicles.
Full details are available by visiting www.dpi.wa.gov.au
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Converting to AutoGas
Vehicles can be fitted with a dual LPG/petrol fuel system or an autogas only engine.
There are two generations of autogas systems available in the Australian market. The product you will install will be determined by the type of motor vehicle being converted. In Western Australia, Kleenheat recommends you contact your nearest Kleenheat Approved Installer to find out which system will suit your vehicle.
With growing demand for conversions, motorists may experience some delay in getting their vehicle converted. This delay will not adversely impact savings to be made long-term and the benefits enjoyed by the motorist and the environment.
Refer to the Kleenheat Autogas calculator to calculate your potential savings by switching to Autogas. Autogas calculator
Approved Installers
Kleenheat Autogas has a list of Kleenheat Approved Installers in Western Australia only. It is recommended you contact these installers for further information regarding your questions about converting your vehicle to Autogas. For vehicles in the Eastern States please refer to www.lpgautogas.com.au
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AAA Autogas Unit 11, 105 President St Welshpool WA 6106 Ph : (08) 9470 5090 |
Mews Autogas 14 Port Kembla Drive Bibra Lake WA 6063 Ph : (08) 9434 2077 |
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Auto Edge 147 Burswood Rd Burswood WA 6100 Ph : (08) 9361 0952 |
Midswan Automotives 31 Stanhope Gardens Midvale WA 6056 Ph : (08) 9274 8083 |
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City Auto Gas 60 Albert Rd Bunbury WA 6230 Ph : (08) 9721 3869 |
The Car Doctor Cnr Beardsley & Paxton Port Kennedy WA 6172 Ph: (08) 9524 6800 |
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Gas Power 408 Newcastle St Perth WA 6000 Ph : (08) 9227 9013 |
Rolf's Auto Repairs 1/81 Holder Way Malaga WA 6090 Ph : 9248 6056 |
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LB Automotives 25 Townsend St Malaga WA 6090 Ph : (08) 9249 5722 |
Steens Auto Repairs 141 Balcatta Rd Balcatta WA 6021 Ph : (08) 9240 1466 |
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Meadow Springs Motors 81 Gordon Rd Mandurah WA 6210 Ph : (08) 9581 7007 |
Topline Autogas 1/48 Dellamarta Rd Wangara WA 6065 Ph : (08) 9409 6711 |
Autogas conversion is a specialist task. Installers are required to be fully qualified technicians who are committed to carrying out their business in line with LPG Australia's installer code of practice.
