The Club was founded in 1952 by R.J.T Hewitt, it is the largest BMW Car Club in Europe and the second largest in the world after the USA! Membership is open to anyone who owns or who is interested in BMWs. Every member receives a monthly issue of our very own Straight Six magazine – usually at least 84 full-colour pages which has won several awards. Members are constantly praising the high quality of the magazine content, which is supplied by the members themselves. One of the Club’s greatest strengths is the network of Regions (www.bmwcarclubgb.uk/regions ) and local Branches where local meetings, runs, track days, social gatherings and other events are organised (www.bmwcarclubgb.uk/series)
The magazine and web site provide up-to-date information on forthcoming local, national and international events with reports and features on past get-togethers as well as features on a wide range of BMW and car-related events in the UK and Ireland as well as world-wide. There is an active Cars for Sale section on the web site (www.bmwcarclubgb.uk/classifieds) and a database of recommended BMW specialists provided by Club members. The Club’s online Forum ( http://www.bmwccgbforum.co.uk/) which allows members to quickly and easily exchange information and views. Membership benefits include discounts on servicing, parts and accessories across the country. Discounted Club tickets for national car events, and discounts at a wide range of car and leisure retailers. As a member, you can also take advantage of the Club's panel of recommended car insurers who offers discount prices on policies with a major underwriters. The Club Shop allows you to buy books, window stickers, Club clothing and merchandise at special discounts. No matter what you want from the Club the chances are that it will be available.
