I think triumphrider has got part of this right and part wrong , there is tech out their that is what we used to call *** and Liddy proof no mater what they tried it was easy to drive and simple to fix , The emissions are down to engine manufactures and have no baring on how the truck drives or how the operate can manage to break them.


There is systems out there that can allow for a simple truck in the toughest environment that will last for ever. You see Old clarks and the like that gave been running for over 50 years and still run today these truck have not had a easy life but are still in operation.


Around 80% of all break down occur around the engine and transmission the engine is easy to fix be cause it will be something simple but the transmission are now more complicated you have different drive modes ect ,. If you have a basic transmission that is efficient and doesn't need electronic control then you are on the right track.

As for emissions LPG gets around the issue of diesel



Customers don't have to pay a premium for good service there are plenty of small service companies out there who offer good service at a affordable price , the same is true when it comes to the trucks as well