NSW MR2 owners - here is your car club....

MR2 Owners Club of Aust (NSW Branch) 

 
The site is a works in progress. 
 
The club is 20 years old, and running.
 
If you bother to insure your car and you enjoy it - I guess you'd like to keep it in the event of a collision, that and have it repaired and be allowed to register it and drive it again...
 
Well (and don't take this as Gospel or legal advice - i'm not qualified in either and even if I was the government rules seem to change every six months or so...) ... your best bet against a 'statutory write off' decision being made against your car is being the member of a car club.
 
These rules are in NSW to combat rebirthing and theft. They are not very clear and different people from same departments give different answers.
 
You have a better chance of keeping your car in the road if you are in a car club for that type of car. Full Stop.
 
Some people chop and change cars, some people get attached to theirs. I have just turned 40 (Shhh..) I have only owned four cars, I still own number 3 and 4, they are both MR2's. I would hate for them to be written off by non structural damage - really, if some tool decided to smash each window - either car may become a 'financial write off' which isn't the end of the world but then the RTA (Now RMS) steps in and says 'high risk' - then the car becomes 'statutory write off'
 
If the car is cactus and dangerous - thats just the way it is, move along find another piece of metal and glass. If its practical to fix my car I will, this is a way to do just that.
 
Love your MR2? Well just join the car club. You don't get fancy stickers or even a lei. You do get invited on drives that are well thought out and suited to the car which you are lucky enough to own. (Well lucky or liable to - its love and hate, as far as exotics go these 'are' very good cars)
 
I can honestly say that I have never enjoyed my n/a mr2 the way I did on a club drive.
 
There's no stupidy, no driving like fools, nothing thats going to make you hand your licence over to the po-po unless its a decision you have made yourself. If you chose to drive like that - well I pity the fool.
 
AFAIK (As Far As I know) We are all about acceleration, Horse Power, G - Forces and just enjoying and keeping this car on the road. As long as the driving is conducted in a 'non negligent manner and within the road rules' we all have a fantastic time.
 
 

Just sent an email to mr2nswsec@gmail.com requesting a membership form.
 
Could someone please explain a bit more about how being in a car club can help not have your car written off in the case of a small accident etc? Do you inform the insurance company of club membership etc????

This may clarify it a little:
 
http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au...ff_vehicles/index.html
 
Stat write-offs can still be repaired and redriven again, since they're not "light vehicles".
 
But, in general, if you have an accident, the insurance companies will determine if your car is a write-off or not. Being part of a car club etc can and may influence their decision in writing the car off.
 
The Club's AGM was last night and we have a new president. I'm sure he'll make an appearance here very soon :)

The club doesn't tolerate stupidity driving,  you will be pull over and have a good talking to, as i've seen it happen to a member in the past.
 
You will also risk losing your membership with the club as well.

I have my AW insured with Shannons. When I had my stack they were happy to get it repaired, but, due to the age of the car & the fact that bits are getting  harder to find & consequently more exxy, they agreed to do it only if the repairer could locate 'used' panels etc to keep the bills down. The repairer was happy to source bits & did an excellent job.

Hey there,
 
I joined on-line.  Enjoyed meeting some of you guys & girls at Terrigal last weekend.  Hadn't read this thread before.  I just had a closer look at the club website & there seems to be a form needed?  With payment? 
Should I have printed off a form as well & sent payment?
 
Cheers
Shaz

I've been wondering the same thing.
 

aussiespyder

Hey guys, just wondering whats doing? no club run organized yet and no information has been passed onto me about becoming an official NSW club member!
Really been enjoying the runs, last one was fantastic and being able to meet more mr2 enthusiast.
Also any club cards as ive been seeing a few mr2's around lately and love to pass on club info as these cars are owned by enthusiast! well looked after!

Email Sent.

jpaudio

Hey guys, sorry about not replying earlier, if you would like to join the club please contact us at, mr2nswsec@gmail.com