A car with a gas cylinder does not generate much confidence. These pass through very stringent protocols and thus are reliable. You can also fit CNG kits from third parties which are not as safe and must be avoided. Diesel cars are approximately Rs 2 lakh costlier than their petrol counterparts while CNG models are about Rs 90, higher than petrol models. Also, CNG cars give better mileage than diesel. So if you have a lot of travelling to do every day, then a CNG car makes sense.
Diesel cars also need higher maintenance over the years. You also have to shell out more for insurance of diesel cars in the longer run. Also, mind the fact that in Delhi NCR diesel cars are banned after completion of 10 years. Emissions from diesel vehicles have been reported to be significantly more harmful than those from petrol vehicles.
Opinions vary. Some go gaga over the lower operating cost, while others crib about the reduced power. Some feel that CNG kits a blessing while others curse them soundly. As the CarDekho Team points out, in the form of CNG we are getting a fuel option that is not only cheaper but also cleaner, safer and much more efficient than what we have been using till date. You can bring home a brand new, original CNG car with a factory-fitted CNG kit sitting under its hood definitely more advisable , or get your petrol car converted suitably so that it would now run on a dual-fuel system by means of a retro-fitted CNG kit.
Sep 2, Sep 2, pm GMT views. Shale Oil Boom This is the single biggest reason why the CNG car revolution did not take off in the country, like many people predicted. Thank Benjamin for the Post!
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The day you switch to CNG, you will feel a significant power drop especially in the summer drives where you need the air conditioning at its max. Download the GoMechanic App Now! The reason is quite basic.
Your engine runs dry when it is on CNG so the spark plugs and the engine oil wear more than they should. You will have to pay more attention to your car if you are on CNG. Decreased Resale Value Buying from a private seller If you find a good buyer, you can save yourself from this situation. In case you have an aftermarket CNG installed in your car and are planning to sell your car off to a dealer, be ready to experience a price drop.
This can be an advantage too. If you are looking to buy a used car, you can get a CNG car cheaper than a petrol one!
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