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About the Toyota Enthusiasts Club
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The
Toyota Enthusiasts Club was founded by enthusiasts in 1991, and
is a non-profit making organisation which aims to promote the preservation
and use of older Toyotas (generally over 10 years old), but membership
is open to owners of all Toyotas (and latterly also Lexus variants)
of any age and enthusiasts for the marque. We differ from other
clubs on the internet in that we are well established, have a specific
niche in catering for the owners of older Toyotas, and come from
a traditional car show and enthusiast background.
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The Club Aims |
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The
club aims to provide technical information
and assistance with the location of spares, to establish regional
groups and to arrange club displays at classic car shows, as detailed
in our Constitution. Regalia
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Shows & Events |
During
the show season (typically April to
October) we attend a large number of traditional classic car events
and Japanese specific shows, around the UK and sometimes abroad. We
have also hosted our own 'National' event.
Thus we hope to increase the pleasure of running
an older Toyota by keeping in contact with other owners.
The club is also a conduit for putting members cars forward to Classic
Car Magazines and Film/TV producers. |
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Membership |
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UK
membership costs £20 per year;
Eire
membership
costs £22 per year;
Other countries cost £24 due to increased
postage charges of the quarterly TEC Topics magazine.
Subscriptions are due annually on the 1st
March, but we have a reduced rate if you join part way through the
year
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TEC Topics Magazine |
The
club produces a quarterly 'TEC Topics'
printed magazine, which is published in typically January, April,
July and October. It gives news of all Club activities and information
on all aspects of Toyota ownership, and contributions are welcomed
from every member. Do not hesitate to contact
our erstwhile editor Peter Hunter with any contributions, however
short or long, or any suggestions and ideas. |
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Website |
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Please
do not hesitate to make any website suggestions in the forum. Alternative
website banner graphics are welcome. We hope to add much more content
and dedicated features in the future. Additional information is
also available on an interim TEC-Info website kindly produced by
Scottish member Alan Duncan ('Big Al') which can be accessed here.
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Forum |
Club
members who are already experienced in the ways of the
internet will need no persuading to take advantage of the Club
Forum (click here). Newer users are recommended to take advantage
of this fantastic resource. Don't be afraid to just say hello, and
post some pictures of your cherished cars. The Forum
is a super way to swap information, particularly if you have a technical
problem or query. It is currently open to all, and we would hope
to encourage any non-member forumites to ultimately join the club
outright.
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Parts and Services |
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More
details of sources of parts will
be soon posted. The club also wishes to promote affordable insurance
services for the attention of members.
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