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SVABC
Preserving & Promoting the Collector Vehicle Hobby.
What is the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC)?
We are not a car club, we are an Action Group. We are an Association of like-minded people dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Collector Vehicle Hobby. Our commitment is to represent you, our members, in dealing with Government, to preserve and promote the hobby.
Individual membership costs only $5.00. Your support is valued and greatly appreciated.
Advocacy
- 42+ years as a voice for Vehicle Enthusiasts and Car Clubs of BC
- Preservation of the benefits of the Collector Plate Program.
- Focal point for dealing with the Gov’t on matters that influence the hobby
Membership Benefits
- Advice/assistance in obtaining your Collector Plate
- Interpretation of inspection standards
- Assistance in registering your favourite ride
Representation
- Represent all vehicle types, original or modified cars, trucks and motorcycles
- Your voice with Gov’t agencies, ICBC, motor vehicles, inspection standards, etc.
- Volunteer-Run
Latest News
ICBC STOCK COLLECTOR PLATE APPLICATION MV1425 GOES ON LINE Sept 4th
Please circulate to your car friends ASAP as this starts next Wednesday Would really appreciate your support with this. Thanks Bob Kelly SVABC VP bobsuek@shaw.ca Att: STOCK COLLECTOR PLATE MV1425 APPLICATION GOING ON LINE. EFFECTIVE SEPT 4th. This is a...
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Ex Military Vehicle Inspection Status
NOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR MILITARY VEHICLES INSPECTED Please read the complete update. Ex-Military Vehicle Inspection Status Aug15.24Military vehicles were not built for public roads and there is no safety compliance sticker which is required to be registered on a public...
Major GOALS & SUCCESSES
1978
Dedicated Group starts the journey for a specialty plate for all Vintage, Stock & Custom Cars.
1980
Registered as a Society.
1990
Collector program (stock) announced.
2000
Modified Collector program to include 1948 and prior
2006
Modified Collector program to include 1958 and prior
2015
Registration of Collector age vehicles prior to inspection.
2017
Modified Collector program to include 1974 and prior
Including replicas 1942 and prior
2020
June Registration Issue, re: passing of Spouse, removal without penalty.
2023
Adding a spouse or children without penalty to reapply approved by ICBC.
- Assisting members with ICBC’s Collector Plate Program. Many additions to acceptable equipment and accessories.
- Assisting our members on a regular basis by responding to their questions/concerns or assisting them in dealing in general with ICBC’s Collector Plate Program.
- Assist in the registration of vehicles under restoration.