Shannons Launches New Website

April 20, 2008 - PRLog -- Shannons has announced the launch of a completely redesigned website to further extend its popularity amongst motoring enthusiasts.

The Shannons Insurance website at www.shannons.com.au has been re-designed to provide an even greater emphasis on motoring news, improved navigation and the introduction of a number of interactive features that are sure to resonate with the enthusiast.

These include the ability to view segments of The Car Show - the motoring program sponsored by Shannons over a number of years, a comprehensive Marque of the Month feature and a revised Auction section that has proven to be very popular amongst enthusiasts.

A one-click link now allows visitors to view any current auction lot and review sales results for all similar models at past Shannons auctions. Vendors can also register their vehicle for future auctions on line.

In addition to Shannons vehicle auction results, the site also details prices realised for memorabilia auctioned over the past 12 months. This provides an excellent resource for enthusiasts with respect to the value of vehicles and memorabilia. There are also links to 10 major international vehicle auction houses in the UK, Europe and the United States, for a perspective on world values.

In addition to the easy to use "Get a Quote" links for Enthusiast Car, Enthusiast Motor cycle and Home insurance pages, there is also a revised News section that covers a broad selection of items for all tastes.

As part of Shannons commitment to the motor enthusiast community, the site also includes a comprehensive Events section with the opportunity for clubs to submit and update their upcoming activities, effectively making the site a bulletin board for their members and the public alike.

The Clubs section also provides instant contact details for a huge selection of Australian vehicle clubs.

Shannons National Marketing Manager Mark Behr said the changes would further enhance the site's popularity with motoring enthusiasts, an increasing number of whom were making it their homepage.

"Earlier this year, Motoring enthusiasts voted shannons.com.au as amongst their favourite sites in the Hitwise Top Ten website awards" he said.

"We believe the Shannons website is a key way for us to communicate with these enthusiasts and to provide them with a dynamic website of information on insurance, auctions, events, car clubs and much more.

"There will be further improvements made in the months ahead to ensure we continue to be the insurer of choice for the motor enthusiast. Whether you are an enthusiast for cars, motor cycles or both, the new website will provide information that is relevant and offer plenty of features that will appeal to a broad range of tastes. This underpins our mantra of insurance by enthusiasts for enthusiasts."

For further information contact Michael Browning (03) 9879 9111 / 0418 324 328, or Mark Behr on (03) 8629 5707.

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Shannons was the brainchild of the late Robert Shannon who created an insurance business in the early seventies run by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. Its insurance product is specially tailored to individual needs and relies on direct contact with clients rather than through other agents or brokers.

Across Australia Shannons is the first choice of motoring enthusiasts when it comes to insuring their special cars, motorcycles and homes, as well as the day to day cars of owners.

Website: www.shannons.com.au