SUMMER OFFERS SHINE ON WITH PIAGGIO, GILERA AND VESPA
22 July 2007 - Vespa

Despite the changeable weather, Piaggio, the leading scooter manufacturer, will shine through with summer insurance offers available until 31st August 2007

For style-conscious scooterists, Vespa will not only turn heads this summer, but will also save you money with the 0% APR Typical offer. Available on the Vespa LX or LXV in engine capacities of 50cc or 125cc, the finance offer boasts 0% interest with just a 30% deposit to put down across the 24-month repayment plan. In addition to this, 25 year olds and over can also benefit from TPFT cover for £149 (Max) on the Vespa LX and LXV 50cc and TPFT cover for £249 (Max) on the Vespa LX and LXV 125cc.

If you are interested in a sporty model with cutting-edge technology, then look no further than the Piaggio NRG Power or the Gilera Runner. Piaggio are offering breath-taking insurance offers for all ages with £99 TPO or a maximum rate of £249 TPFT for 16-24 year olds or TPFT from £149 for 25 year olds and over, on all NRG Power and Gilera Runner 50cc models including the new Runner Special Series.

However if it’s a high performance scooter that you’re after, the Gilera Runner 125cc is available to 17-24 year olds with maximum rates of £99 TPO or £349 TPFT. For customers aged 25 years and over , you can expect TPO from £99 or TPFT from £175. All Gilera Runner models come equipped with powerful disc brakes, liquid-cooled engine and sporty paint work making the Gilera Runner a scooter that brings you the thrills of the racetrack.

Combining its stylish design with large 16” wheels for better grip on city streets, the new Piaggio Carnaby 125cc is the perfect commuter scooter and Piaggio are offering TPFT with a maximum rate of only £249 for 25 year olds and over throughout the UK.

TPFT maximum rate of only £249 for over 25 year olds has also been extended to the fantastic Piaggio Liberty 125cc and Liberty S 125cc models, as well as Piaggio Fly 125cc. The Fly 125cc, a practical and stylish commuter scooter, now comes complete with a top box, and is competitively priced at £1,811 OTR with 1 year road side assistance as well as 2 years warranty.

Getting onto two wheels couldn’t be easier - all you need is a valid driving licence (provisional or full) and just one day''s Compulsory Basic Training, if you passed your driving test before February 2001. As well as reducing journey times by up to 40% when compared to other forms of urban transport1, free parking is available for scooters across the UK and they are also exempt from London''s Congestion Charge with a cost of £15 for a year''s road tax.

All Piaggio scooters come with a two year warranty, while models over 50cc come with one-year free roadside recovery and an electronic immobiliser as standard as well (excludes Fly 125cc, Carnaby 125cc, Zip 100cc and PX 125cc).

European legislation changes take effect in October 2008 which will make it more expensive and difficult to get your full bike licence needed to ride scooters over a 125cc engine displacement, so Now''s The Time to take your test to enjoy the benefits of two wheels on board a selection of scooters, including the Vespa LX/LXV 125cc, Gilera Runner 125cc, Piaggio Carnaby 125cc, Piaggio Liberty/S 125cc and Piaggio Fly 125cc.

www.uk.piaggio.com

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