History
ABVWC was created in 1987
Aimed at owners of all VW air & water cooled models
Also welcomes associated marques, including Porsche, Audi, SEAT, Skoda
National organisation created by grouping several individual VW Clubs
Each individual Club retains its own identity, traditions and methods
Continual growth over the years - now 73 separate Clubs
Represents almost 6000 enthusiasts nationwide
Probably the largest VW group representation in the UK
Benefits
Small & local Owners Clubs can enjoy benefits of a national organisation
Benefits generating commissions that are paid back to participating Clubs are -
discounted insurance rates
lower maintenance and repair costs
cheaper breakdown cover
discounted parking at airports
Shows
Additional benefits that ABVWC membership provides includes -
discounted and extra facilities at meetings and shows
Third Party Product & Public Liability insurance cover to the value of £5m per claim members only
Show venues often insist Clubs provide public liability insurance indemnity
Hugely expensive for individual Clubs