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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...
SVABC AGM Highlights 2023
What we Learned at the SVABC AGM SVABC Annual General Meeting April 01,2023 Location: Langley BC. Secretary: Tom Whitfin Kurt Penner gave a short talk on Jellybean Auto Crafters and how they see the Collector program going forward with electric cars. Love of the...
HHRR Aug Dennis Gage Showing
Subject: Historic Hot Rod Reunion of BC My Classic Car TV Show and Open House Hello, On February 19th we will be having an Open House at our shop and showing the episode of the Historic Hot Rod Reunion of BC, My Classic Car TV Show that was filmed at Mission...
Vehicle Prov Sales Tax Procedure Update
New Sales Tax Process Just received confirmation that if the vehicle being purchased is 1999 or older there is no requirement for an appraisal to confirm sale price for taxation value. 1999 & older and Collector Plated vehicles will be handled the same as they...
Private Vehicle Sale PST Tax
Now to Taxes SVABC Comments Attached is a copy of information supplied by a reliable source. Like most changes this one doesn’t have all the details in the news release There is lots of questions and answers, so this is a heads-up, best to confirm your situation prior...
Collector Plated Vehicle Usage
There are a lot of questions regarding ICBC Insurance changes and related regulations. Important to note your vehicle registration form is also a contract of insurance coverage. We feel this information is something you should have in your tool box to assist you...
SEMA CCAD International Recognition.
Province of British Columbia Proclaims “International Collector Car Appreciation Days” in July 2022 Three cheers for British Columbia! Thanks to the efforts of the Specialty Vehicle Association of British Columbia (SVABC) and the National Association of...