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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
COASTAL SWAP MEET 2025 Cancelled…forever?
This message is being sent to all 2024 Coastal Swap Meet vendors who mayhave wanted to return for the 2025 meetFor a number of reasons the Coastal Swap Meet Committee made, at itsAnnual general meeting held on September 29, 2024, the difficultdecision to cancel...
What is the Specialty Vehicle Association of BC (SVABC)
Welcome to the Specialty Vehicle Association of BC (SVABC)What is the Specialty Vehicle Association of BC? SVABC is not a Car Club it is an Action group We are an Association of like-minded people dedicated to thepreservation and promotion of the Collector Vehicle...
Federal MV Safety Compliance Sticker info
Commonly known as COMPLIANCE Sticker This is a Federal Act from Transport Canada, this is the safety regulations determined by Government, for vehicles manufactured after Jan 01,1971 in Canada or when vehicles are being imported. This Safety compliance has a 15-year...
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.