6 Things to Know Before Opting For CNG Kit

1. CNG is safer and cleaner than other fuel types:

Installing a CNG kit in your car offers a safer environment as compared to petrol or diesel car. CNG has a very high auto-ignition temperature, thus the chances of your car catching fire are minimum. This also makes CNG refueling stations safer than other types and the chances of mishaps are very low. 

CNG is considered to be an environmentally friendly fuel alternative. This is because CNG emits less carbon as compared to petrol or diesel. It is not only good for human and environmental health but also a budget-friendly solution for regions with high fuel costs.

2. CNG is not available at every gas station:

When you buy a car that runs on petrol or diesel, you hardly have to think about the location of the nearest fuel station. This is because fuel pumps are available at short distances from one another in cities. This may not be true for a CNG station though. 

Refueling stations for CNG may be far away from your location. Also, if they are less in number you will likely spend a lot of time in a queue for refueling your car. If you are looking to opt for a CNG kit, bear in mind these factors.

3. The premium of your car insurance policy may increase:

The premium of your car insurance depends upon various factors like make and model of your car, its ex-showroom price, the type of car insurance policy you buy, the fuel type of your car, etc. When you switch your car’s fuel type to CNG, expect a price rise of at least 10%. This will again depend upon your existing car insurance policy and car type.

It is advised that you do not wait till car insurance renewal for informing your insurer about the change in fuel type. Initiate an endorsement before car insurance renewal and as soon as you get the CNG kit installed.

4. Change in fuel type may affect car insurance claims:

Car insurance provides the much needed financial support at the time of car-related mishaps. But before your claim is accepted, your insurer will take a look at the insurance policy and the damaged car. The information on your insurance policy should match the details of the car. If there is any kind of mismatch in details, your claim will get rejected. Thus, if you do not inform your insurer about the change in fuel type and it gets damaged, your claim might not get honored.

5. You will be saving a lot of money on fuel in the long run:

As mentioned earlier the prices of petrol and diesel are skyrocketing with each passing day. As compared to these, driving a car with CNG can help you save money in the long run. It is observed that one may be able to recover the cost paid for buying a CNG kit within a couple of years if the car is used on a daily basis.

6. You may have to compromise your car’s performance:

You may not see a noticeable difference in the performance of your car if you use a CNG-only variant. However, those who have retro-fitted their model with a CNG kit will observe that the performance of their car deteriorates with time. The main reason for this is the toll changing fuel type takes on the engine of the car. 

In petrol variants, the fuel itself acts as a lubricant for the valve as well as cylinder. However, with CNG to interfere in this setting the corrosion factor will be higher. As a result, you will have to look at servicing your car more frequently.