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SEAT Cupra Cup

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The history of SEAT Cupra Cup dates back to the year 2003. It has been a breeding ground for many a good drivers who have made it big in the top line touring car racing after competing here. However, the championship has been discontinued since the season of 2009. The last five years that this championship was held as a token of support to the British Touring Car Championship. The SEAT UK stopping its racing activities has come as a big shock for many drivers who were always looking forward to competing in this reputed competition to give their sagging careers a boost. Apart from this, the prize money too was a lucrative and motivating £100,000 cheque.

Over the six years history of the SEAT Cupra Championship more than 75 talented drivers displayed their tour racing skills. The car that the drivers had to drive was SEAT Cupra. The Cupra too evolved with the championship. Starting with a 1.8 liter engine that was present in the first generation SEAT Cupra the drivers were provided more improved and better engine in the second generation SEAT Cupra with a 2.0 liter engine. The estimated budget came to be between £60,000 and £100,000 for running a single SEAT Cupra.

The entry fee for racing in the SEAT Cupra Cup is £7,750. The fee covers everything from race entries, test sessions, timing transponders as well as event timing. The drivers are also given SEAT race suit along with a jacket for driving. SEAT Sport UK uses the SEAT Cupra Cup as the testing ground for its newer and more improved versions of the SEAT Cupra and to see how it performs including its running costs. The costs are recovered by providing some amount of space on the car for graphics and other advertisements.

Seat Ibiza Insurance

Mar 15, 2009 Seat Cars Insurance Leave a comment

SEAT is a Spanish car maker, which is now a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group. SEAT Ibiza is the latest car from the stable of this renowned car manufacturer. When you buy a car, obviously, you are happy but the next thing that you have to be concerned about is to buy adequate insurance cover for the car. Just in case something unfortunate happens then the insurance cover will compensate for all the damages that are done to your car.

There are many good companies in the market that provide special insurance packages under the head SEAT Ibiza insurance but before you buy them it is imperative for you to check out a few things. SEAT Ibiza is a hatchback that has many variants in the market and the insurance costs of variants is different. Ibiza Special EDS Sportrider, a three door hatchback variant, insurance costs around $400 whereas SEAT Ibiza insurance for Special EDS TDi Sportrider costs around $460.
Seat Ibiza cars are known for their design, advanced technology, sportiness, attractive looks and
performance. The SEAT Ibiza is not a very expensive car so the SEAT Ibiza insurance in general is not very expensive; it is within the affordability range of the most buyers. SEAT Ibiza being rated a five star car on the NCAP ratings of the EURO norms. This makes Ibiza one of the safest as well as most sought after car in its segment.

There are many variants of SEAT Ibiza in the market, the lower variants are generally placed in the group 2 of car insurance so their insurance rates are fairly low. However, the higher variants of the SEAT Ibiza are placed in the group 4 and 5 so the insurance providers charge a little higher for these. Still the rates are very much affordable in comparison to other cars.

Motorcycle Insurance Basics

Mar 11, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a comment

Hearing the word Motorcycle a picture of macho image men runs through your mind. Motorcycles are toys of speed, power and youth. Most of the young people like riding bikes that too and very fast pace in the open spaces but at times this driving can prove to be too dangerous for you or someone else.

Motorcycle insurance is a term that most of the bike riders are aware of but not very vigilant about. Vigilance comes from understanding. These motorcycle riders need to be educated about the motorcycle insurance basics so that they are able to buy the right cover for themselves.

Motorcycle insurance essentially is a legal agreement between the insurance provider, insurance company and the insurance buyer, motorcycle owner. According to this agreement, the insurance buyer will pay the insurance provider with a fixed monthly, half-yearly or annual premium of insurance and in lieu of that the insurance provider will cover the damages incurred by the insured person under certain described situations.

The types of covers that the motorcycle owners can buy have been illustrated briefly here.

Motorcycle Liability Insurance Cover – Most basic cover that provides you financial protection for the property and bodily injury damage in case of you being involved in an accident with your bike. It is necessary to carry liability cover in some states.

Motorcycle Collision Insurance Cover – This cover pays for the damage done to your motorcycle upon collision with another vehicle, tree or object. Repair costs are also paid.

Motorcycle Comprehensive Insurance Cover – Situations like theft, vandalism, fire, natural calamities and other potential situations, apart from collision, that can cause damage to your motorcycle are covered under this motorcycle insurance cover.

Motorcycle Medical Insurance Cover – Medical cover pays for the hospital bills and other medical services availed by you in case of an accident.

There are other types of covers also like Personal injury protection, Uninsured/underinsured motorist cover, etc. All these covers are aimed to provide you financial security in situations, which can easily become grave financially.

Tips for Low Cost Car Hire in the West of Ireland

Mar 7, 2009 Rent a Seat Leave a comment

Tourists all over the world have this never dying attraction for the resplendent beauty of Ireland. Many super hit Hollywood flicks have used the beautiful locales of West of Ireland in their sequences to great effect. The West of Ireland is a very serene and classy place to visit, a perfect vacation spot for families, couples and friends. The easiest way to reach out to this traditional exotic Irish location is the Shannon airport.

Now you must be thinking of the mode of transport to choose for sightseeing. Well, the best mode available is a car. You can rent or hire a car service, as the local drivers are completely aware of the logistics of the place as well as they can act as driver cum guides since they are aware of the history associated with the place. RV equipment is free and if you have problems with your car it will be exchanged imediately.

You can even make early bookings of the Shannon airport car hire service on the internet. Many websites provide this facility. You can enquire about the places they will take you to and the activities. Mostly the service providers will take you to the Cliffs of Moher, Lahinch, Bunratty castle, Limerick City and County Clare.

You can also opt to hire a car for sightseeing on arrival airport. Hiring a car at airport will not be a difficult job as there are too many operators just outside the airport waiting to serve you. However, before picking a low cost Shannon airport car hire service, you ought to enquire whether they have the proper permission to operate as the service providers. Also, enquire rates from different service providers to check on the prevalent rates and to make sure that you don’t fall for a felony. Activities like camping, hiking, golf playing, water sport, delicious cuisines and exotic locales all wait for the nature enthusiast hidden within you, so just go out and enjoy.

Car Hire in the West of Ireland

Mar 6, 2009 Rent a Seat Leave a comment

Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries of Europe and the West side of this island country is too beautiful to skip on a vacation to Ireland. There is no better way to discover the heart of Ireland than using a rental car service for the purpose. Shannon Airport is one of the busiest Irish airports and the two cities nearest from this airport, Limerick City and County Clare, are still some twenty odd kilometers away but the west coast of Ireland is perhaps the closest from here.

To visit the popular places in the west of Ireland you can use Shannon Airport car hire services, many of them are lined up just outside the airport. Although, hiring a car at Shannon Airport can be cumbersome as many service providers will quote some unusual prices but if you are vigilant enough then you will definitely find some good low cost Shannon Airport Car Hire service. However, before embarking on to your journey enquire about the popular places and spots the driver would take you to and how much time the whole trip would take.

There are some very beautiful and resplendent places to see in Ireland. It starts with the Cliffs of Moher, that run for about 8 kms along the west coast of Ireland. They are a perfect spot for family visits. A small village named Doolin also a center of attraction because of it being highly picturesque and filled with natural beauty.

Bunratty Castle is another great place that you cannot afford to miss out. Use your Shannon Airport Car Hire service to visit this historic place that takes you back into the Irish history. Folk Park is another place where you can see the traditional Irish villages and the culture.

Lahinch is all about water sports and activities. There is also a beautiful golf course where you can try your hands at the golf. It is the perfect fun spot for the water sport enthusiast.