| Running an LPG car is terrific; cheap fuel, low | | | | can be viewed here. |
| emissions, more miles for your money. LPG cars can | | | | You have now arrived in Europe with your LPG car; |
| travel further for less money, how far car you take | | | | you need to fill up with more gas. Europe has a huge |
| your LPG car and what should you know when | | | | LPG supply; however LPG is more commonly known |
| planning your trip? Going to Europe over the summer | | | | as Autogas or GPL. Most fuel stations supply LPG and |
| for a holiday is a popular trip for many people and | | | | road signs for stations are marked "+GPL" if the |
| their families. However, if you have an LPG car there | | | | station supplies LPG. Similar to taking a kettle or |
| are a few tips and helpful hints you should know. | | | | travel iron with you to Europe, you may find that |
| Firstly, LPG vehicles are not permitted in the | | | | you need an LPG adapter to refuel your car. There |
| Eurotunnel. This is not a safety issue; LPG cars have | | | | are three different types of adapter; click here to |
| been proven safe to travel in the tunnel by | | | | view the adapter types and which countries use |
| independent testing. However when the tunnel was | | | | which adapter. For more details on travelling to |
| built, there were not enough LPG vehicles on the | | | | Europe with an LPG car, issues such as station |
| roads in Britain to deem safety testing cost | | | | locations, fuel prices and explanation of adapters, visit |
| effective. Ferries allow LPG vehicle to cross the | | | | |
| channel. Terms and conditions do apply, including | | | | Laura Cowan is a recent graduate from the |
| turning LPG tank off whilst on board and presently | | | | University of Strathclyde in Glasgow and now works |
| your LPGA Approved Certificate when boarding. | | | | for Fuelture Ltd. Fuelture Ltd. is a UK based |
| Adhere to these two requests and you can cross | | | | alternative fuel company with a national LPG |
| the channel to France no problems. A statement | | | | conversion service. Visit for more information on LPG. |
| from a ferry company about carrying LPG vehicles | | | | |