Gas conversion rebate??

[Meant to be a manual]

who know's how the gas conversion rebate work's in Victoria??
And is it bad for the engine, I want to get it for my VR 5 speed...

[justbad4you]

who know's how the gas conversion rebate work's in Victoria??
And is it bad for the engine, I want to get it for my VR 5 speed...

LPG Vehicle Scheme - Fact Sheet
You must lodge your application on a September 2008 or subsequent application form versions.
What does the LPG Vehicle Scheme offer?

There are different grants available subject to eligibility.

For a LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchased on or after 1 July 2009, you may be eligible for one of the following grants:

1. For the LPG conversion of a registered vehicle:

· $1,750 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010;

· $1,500 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011;

· $1,250 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012;

· $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013;

· $1,000 for a conversion completed between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014.

2. For the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG before first registration:

· $2,000

(This includes vehicles fitted with LPG at time of manufacture and vehicles fitted with LPG after manufacture but before first registration).

For a LPG conversion or new LPG vehicle purchased before 1 July 2009, you may be eligible for one of the following grants:

· $2,000, for the LPG conversion of a new or used petrol or diesel motor vehicle; or

· $2,000, for the purchase of a new motor vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture, for vehicles purchased on or after 10 November 2008; or

· $1,000, for the purchase of a new vehicle motor vehicle with an LPG unit fitted at the time of manufacture, for vehicles purchased before 10 November 2008.

Who can apply?

You are eligible to apply for a grant if:

· you have not received a grant under the scheme in the previous 3 years; and

· you have either converted a registered vehicle to LPG; or purchased a new vehicle with an LPG unit fitted before the vehicle is registered.

You must be able to provide proof that you have paid for the LPG conversion or new vehicle purchase. For LPG conversions, you need to provide proof that you have paid for both parts AND installation.

You can only apply for one grant every three years, regardless of the number of eligible vehicles registered in your name.

Eligible Vehicles must be less than 3.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass and be registered or declared for private use.

For registered vehicles converted to LPG:

· the vehicle must be registered in your name at the date of LPG conversion, or

· if you purchase a vehicle and then convert it to LPG prior to registration transfer into your name, the vehicle must be registered in your name at the time you make your grant application. You must also provide proof that you purchased the vehicle prior to the LPG conversion.

For new vehicles fitted with an LPG unit before being registered

· you are the first registered owner of the vehicle, and

· the vehicle is registered in your name at the time of purchase.

Note that only new vehicles can be unregistered at the time of LPG conversion.

For further details on program eligibility criteria please read the LPG Vehicle Scheme - Customer Guidelines and LPG Vehicle Scheme - Frequently Asked Questions

When and how do I claim?


You can only apply for the grant when the conversion or new vehicle purchase is complete and paid for.

You must submit your LPG Vehicle Scheme application within 12 months from the date of the LPG conversion or the date of purchase of a new LPG vehicle.

You must lodge your application on the June 2009 or a subsequent application form version.

You can lodge your completed LPG Vehicle Scheme Application Form in person at any Medicare Office or Centrelink Customer Service Centre, or by post to:

LPG Claim Processing Unit
GPO Box 1536
Adelaide SA 5001.

Supporting documents (driver’s licence, vehicle registration papers and proof of payment for the LPG conversion or new vehicle purchase) will be certified and copied at any Medicare office or Centrelink Customer Service Centre.

The LPG Vehicle Scheme Application Form, Customer Guidelines and FAQs are available at AusIndustry

For More Information Contact:

South East LPG Conversions
1/12 Laser Drive Rowville 3178
Tel: 03 9763 9400
FAX: 03 9763 9422
Internet: selpg@bigpond theres A LITTLE INFO FOR YOU.................GOODLUCK

[getadeal]

don't do it, every car i have had on gas a ran shit house.
If you do get it done get a flash lube system on it (only 70-80 dollars).

[jr689]

don't do it, every car i have had on gas a ran shit house.
If you do get it done get a flash lube system on it (only 70-80 dollars).

Why did you keep getting cars with LPG then champ?

Every car I've had it on it's ran great (both my parents cars and mine = 3 cars)!!! Make sure you service the car regularly particularly in terms of spark plugs and leads (change these as soon as you get it installed) as this is the life blood of any LPG system running good. Most of the time people that whinge about LPG being sh*t, it can be directly related to the ignition system running poorly and yea in terms of a flash lube system you may as well go for it as it's a sort of insurance I'd say, whether it works or not is a completely different matter altogether.

[justbad4you]

don't do it, every car i have had on gas a ran shit house.
If you do get it done get a flash lube system on it (only 70-80 dollars).

gas is fine if its set up prop in the 1st place......i had a mate who had a vl on straight gas and it quiker than ones run on fuel........

[liontamer]

VX runs on gas great. Good cost savings and you have the added benefit of less engine wear particularly on cold start as the cylinders aren't washed of oil.

You also have the option of extending your oil change intervals which, unless you do these yourself, is another big saving. I would suggest that you monitor the state of your oil closely with perodic oil analysis. I use roktex.com.au for a free disposable sampling kit with sample postage paid to lab and resultant recommendations for under $30. I believe that oilcheck.com.au also provide a good service and there are a couple of others.

I smile every time a fill up!

[hako]

Agree with the above - Petrol here is $1.39.....gas is 65c. Who wouldn't want to cut their fuel bill in half.

[Trikky]

+1 for gas
if you can stretch the finances go the vapour injection, I have had it on my VS V6 since March last year and you would have trouble picking the difference in performance between petrol and LPG

My wife was not 100% sold on the idea but is a convert now, says it was best thing done to the car (she drives it 90% of the time anyway)

just my 2c woth )