THE perks of being a Saints fan now extend beyond the thrill of following the South Coast's favourite football club in Premiership action.

Motorists can take full advantage of competitive motor insurance through Saints Motor, a new service which sources quotes from a wide panel of brokers in order to find the best price for motoring insurance.

This, together with the increased customer service levels and longer opening hours, should help fire up Saints fans into getting some "Red" hot deals when looking for car insurance.

The new dedicated Saints Motor hotline is open from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm on Saturday, on 0870 22 00 180.

Motor insurance is also available online through Southampton FC's official website www.saintsfc.co.uk by following the lead for Motor Quotes online. Insurance quotes can be sourced and policies purchased online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Rupert Lowe, chairman of Southampton FC, said: "The club is always looking at ways to repay its loyal fan base, and this is yet another service that the club are providing where fans can purchase a branded product at the same time as saving themselves money, in an area of necessity."

Phil Shephard, financial services director of Saints Insurance Services, added: "Offering a motor quote and buy facility option on the club's website is another first for the club and helps establish Saints ahead of Premiership rivals Manchester United, in the Financial Services League."

The launch of Saints Motor further extends the range of services and products available to Saints fans which includes household buildings and contents insurance, travel insurance, and credit cards.