Green Automotive Systems Spreading the Word on Benefits of Lpg Autogas

Mike Scott of Green Automotive Systems Ltd in Huddersfield believes that more lpg autogas installers should get out into their local community and spread the word about the advantages of lpg autogas as an automotive fuel.

The company recently took an exhibition stand to its local shopping centre and Mike was amazed by the response.

“Being in the shopping centre meant that we had people right there rather than waiting for them to phone us,” he said. “We handed out leaflets and talked to people. Husbands would come and have a look while their wives were shopping, and often brought their wives back afterwards so we could explain it all to them as well.”

Mike would like to see more generic promotion of lpg autogas, as he feels the public aren’t generally aware of it.

“Most people don’t realise what lpg autogas is, even after all these years it’s been available,” he said. “We set out to educate people that there is an alternative fuel out there, and we explained about lpg autogas systems, the environmental and cost benefits and the potential pitfalls.”

The company took a converted vehicle to the centre and had an lpg autogas system on show.

Mike said: “Some people had only heard that lpg autogas was dangerous and we were able to demonstrate on the stand how safe it is and explain all the safety features.”

Mike believes in selling himself and his company, and his customers normally come from recommendations. The cost of the exhibition space was roughly the same as an advertisement in his local paper and he believes it was far more cost effective for reaching new clients and converting sales. The company also collected information from potential customers to keep in touch with.

As well as getting out and educating the public, Green Automotive has good links with its local fire department and believes other lpg autogas installers would benefit from developing relationships with local services.

Mike said: “The chief fire officer is a customer of ours and felt his firemen would benefit from a class in how lpg autogas systems in vehicles work,” said Mike. “They didn’t understand how an lpg autogas system is fitted and were concentrating on the inside of the vehicle. I explained that most of the system is external. “I think installers should be more proactive and get out and spread the word about lpg autogas any way they can.”

Contact Green Automotive Systems Ltd on 01484 649100

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