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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.

Media Contact Information
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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THE HIDDEN COST OF CAR INSURANCE

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With the cost of motor insurance spiralling by a massive 33%* in 2010 and the average comprehensive policy now costing £843*, drivers can be forgiven for looking around for cheaper insurance. Younger drivers in particular are finding it increasingly hard on the wallet, with 17-22 year olds finding that their average policy will cost them £2,251*.

Drivers are receiving plenty of advice as to how to find cheap car insuranceby using comparison sites or altering their driving habits. There is one thing that all motorists can do to make sure they are not paying over the odds for their insurance cover pay premiums annually rather than monthly. Whilst it might be tempting to spread insurance payments across a year, substantial interest rates can be applied to monthly payment deals.

Looking at prices returned from different insurers on quotes generated through their car insurance comparison website, Tiger.co.uk estimates that the additional cost of spreading car insurance payments equates to an extra £119** for an average fully comprehensive car insurance policy, rising to over £318** on the cost of a policy for drivers under the age of 23. Typical APR rates can be over 40% for some policy providers.

A spokesperson for Tiger.co.uk recommended that drivers take a close look at the credit terms on offer when getting their car insurance quotes and work out whether the additional cost can be avoided or reduced. Some insurers offer more competitive credit terms than others, with at least one provider currently offering an interest-free payment option.

Recognising that many drivers will not be able to afford to pay a single annual insurance premium, Tiger.co.uk recommended that shoppers also consider using a credit card to spread payments: It can save you significant amounts of money if you pay for your car insurance using a 0% purchase credit card. However, remember to pay off your premium before any promotional period expires in order to keep it interest-free. At worst, compare the credit cost of using your existing credit card with the cost of credit provided by insurance providers.

With a great deal of recent focus on spiralling car insurance and fuel prices, it pays drivers to consider some of the hidden costs of motoring.

*Source: AA Premium Index 2010
* Source: Tiger.co.uk, Jan 2011.

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