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TIGER.CO.UK ANNOUNCE IT IS TIME TO GET READY FOR THE MOTORBIKE SEASON!

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March has arrived and finally spring is upon us! With that in mind, it is time for the motorcycle community to start buffing up the chrome, tuning up their engines and preparing for the improved riding conditions.

Before you hit the road it is wise to give your vehicle a thorough once over particularly if it has been locked up in the garage for a while over the winter months. There are some basic checks that you can run without having to refer to a professional mechanic. The team at Tiger.co.uk, a leading UK bike, van and car insurance comparison site, have come up with some practical suggestions to make sure you enjoy a summer of riding and importantly, stay safe on the roads;

Before you start up the engine give the bike a good visual inspection, check the condition of the oil and levels and ensure there are no leaks. If you are prone to ‘tinkering’ make sure you refer back to what you were doing to make sure you haven’t removed any small parts, or need to obtain replacement parts. Make sure you charge the battery, and check tyre pressure, brake fluid, cable lubricant and the coolant level. If you have left the bike resting over the winter it is advisable to drain the fuel tank, give it a clean and re-fill it. The reason for this is that any air in the tank will have moisture in it which will condense in to water.

Once you are happy with these things it is safe to start up the engine, make sure you allow it to warm up without excessive revving. When the engine is up and running you can check all the lights including the indicators and make sure your engine cut-out switch is operational.

A spokesperson from Tiger.co.uk said “Our practical hints and tips are not a comprehensive guide, but aim to provide general information on how to prepare your bike for the summer season, particularly if it has been stored away for some time. We are aiming to include this and other useful information for drivers in guide format on the Tiger.co.uk site”

If there is anything we have missed or if riders would like to add any extra checks they can do so by visiting the site and leaving comments for us. Alongside that we are increasing our already 34 partner strong, bike insurance panel in the run up to summer by introducing 3 more new partners; Renew Insurance, Likewise and The Bike Devil over the coming weeks. Bikers will also be able to get a quotation for third party only cover shortly ” all of which should help riders keep the cost of summer riding to a minimum. Any keen rider will hopefully benefit from visiting the site to see if we can save them a bit of money or pick up some useful tips for the coming season”

Visit Tiger.co.uk for more information and great deals on bike insurance, car insurance quotes, and van insurance.

About Tiger.co.uk:

Tiger.co.uk is a trading name of Call Connection Ltd. Tiger.co.uk is a UK based, independent price comparison site, offering insurance quotes from over 130 motor insurance brands. Call Connection Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (number 308374).

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Name: Jo Buck
Website: http://www.tiger.co.uk
Email: tiger@tiger.co.uk
Phone: 01473542479
Address: Saxon House
Cromwell Square
City: Ipswich
County/State: Suffolk
Postcode/ZIP: ip11ts
Country: United Kingdom

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INSURANCE GENDER DEBATE AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW

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In March the European Court of Justice may decide that it is no longer legal for insurance companies to charge different premiums based on gender. The effect of this is likely to be a significant increase in car insurance costs for women whilst costs for men may well decrease. This is likely to be more noticeable for younger drivers.

The relative costs of car insurance for younger men and women are fairly well documented. But what about the longer-term view? Research from car insurance comparison site Tiger.co.uk provides further insight by looking at the price differential driven by gender over the lifetime of a male and female driver, based on identical cars, addresses and driving histories.

At 19 years old a man could currently expect to pay over 70% more than a woman. By the age of 24 this differential drops to about 20%. But the gender premium is maintained through their 20’s so that by the age of 29, the cost of insurance over a 10 year period has averaged 43% more for the male driver.

Through their 30’s it’s likely that the cost of car insurance will actually be around 4% cheaper for males. For women, the decade from their mid-50’s sees car insurance for women becoming about 3% cheaper than for men. But after retirement the pendulum swings back the other way and assuming that both continue to drive for another 20 years, men will pay about 13% less than women across this period.

So how does all this add up? Tiger.co.uk gender analysis* estimates that over comparable 65 year driving histories, women will pay about 4% less for their car insurancethan their male counterparts. But because this differential is weighted towards younger drivers, if a 3% annual inflationary adjustment is applied then lifetime insurance costs for men are actually 3% cheaper.

A spokesperson for Tiger.co.uk commented: In gender terms, car insurance is actually a game of two halves, with younger males paying substantially more than their female counterparts and then this situation being reversed albeit with less dramatic differences for older drivers.

So we would expect changes in European legislation will have far greater impact on the relative pricing of policies for younger drivers than they will over the average lifetime of a driver. We would encourage all drivers, regardless of their gender, to shop around for the very best car insurance quotes .Given the possibility of changes in European legislation it is probably wise for any woman looking to renew their policy in the next few weeks to do so at the earliest opportunity.

*Based on prices taken from Tiger.co.ukfor a VW Polo 1.2, Renault Scenic 1.6, and a Ford Focus Studio, £250 voluntary excess, no claims/convictions, IP1 postcode.

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Name: Jo Buck
Website: http://www.tiger.co.uk
Email: tiger@tiger.co.uk
Phone: 01473 542479

Address: Saxon House, Cromwell Square
City: Ipswich
County/State: Suffolk
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Country: United Kingdom

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TIGER.CO.UK REVEALS INCREASE IN POPULARITY OF PAY AS YOU GO INSURANCE

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The use of telematics in insurance describes the integration of wireless communications, vehicle monitoring systems and location-based devices that can be used to capture data on driving habits. Insurers can use this information to price insurance policies based on real information, rather than assumptions they make about drivers based on information given in the quote process. This type of insurance is often better known as Pay As You Go and according to Tiger.co.uk, a popular motor insurance comparison site; it is growing rapidly in popularity. 2010 saw an average increase of almost 40%* in the cost of car insurance in the UK, which has led to an emergence of more pay as you go providers as motorists seek to find cheap carcheap car insurance. This type of insurance most naturally appeals to the groups most affected by the hike in premiums; younger drivers who have little previous driving history to bring down their premiums and the over 50s who generally drive less in terms of mileage. A spokesperson from Tiger.co.uk commented; “We introduced our first telematics partner, Coverbox in March last year, and our second telematics partner, insurethebox, came on board in October. Since that time, almost 10%** of our purchasing shoppers have opted for a pay as you go policy, and the number of people choosing these policies has increased month on month.” Interestingly, it looks to us like these purchasers are coming from a wide range of age groups, suggesting that this type of insurance offers a good deal not only to younger and older drivers, but to a broad range of drivers. Tiger.co.uk is one of the few comparison sites to offer motor quotes from two telematics providers and we plan to feature more partners offering this type of insurance in the very near future. Insurance packages differ by provider, but are largely based upon the distance travelled and, in some cases, the time spent driving, the time of day and the quality of the driving. If you use a comparison site to research and obtain insurance quotes you can explore and compare the policy information in detail to make sure you find the right policy to suit your individual needs. Telematics boxes are about the size of a mobile phone and are usually fitted under the dashboard out of view. This technology offers benefits beyond just helping drivers to save money on their car insurance as it can also be used to provide important information in the event of an accident that can support claims and disputes. In the future it could also be used to automatically call the emergency services to the scene of an accident. * AA British Insurance Premium Index 2010 **Tiger.co.uk sales data 2010/11 About Tiger.co.uk: Tiger.co.uk is a trading name of Call Connection Ltd. http://www.tiger.co.uk is a UK based, independent price comparison site, offering insurance quotes from over 130 motor insurance brands. Call Connection Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (number 308374). Address: Saxon House Cromwell Square Ipswich Suffolk 01473 542479

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CarInQuotes offering the Best Car Insurance Quotes

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February 23, 2011 – It is not easy to find the right insurance coverage. Sometimes, you end up purchasing an insurance coverage that is either not reliable or is highly expensive. This will not be the case anymore, as CarInQuotes can help you find the right insurance coverage. It has a list of all the major car insurance companies. These car insurance companies offer you personal auto insurance, military and commercial insurance programs. CarInQuotes can surely assist you in comparing the insurance quotes and finding a perfect insurance coverage.

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Car Insurance Available at Never before Rates

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Jan 18, 2011 – Car Insurance quote site, carinquotes.com offers a unique opportunity to vehicle owners to buy car insurance at ‘never before seen’ prices. The website offers a ‘one of its kind’ tool that can be used to find the most suitable insurance policy in a specific state or city to suit any budget.

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Most people who want to purchase car insurance policies find that the sheer number of providers and insurance products in the market can make it very tedious to choose one. Add to this the humongous difference in the rates of the various polices being offered by the numerous insurance companies, and it’s easy to see why vehicle owners often end up buying the wrong policy.

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