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FOR
ANY INFO OR ADVICE YOU MAY NEED RELATED TO MOTORING IN INDIA
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Valuable
Services
for all Motorists
WIAA
can help you with repairs of minor snags. So you and your car are
never left stranded on road
The
Towing Service is available only in Mumbai
The
International Driving Permit facilitates the travel of motorists
in foreign countries where language barriers create difficulties
for both motorists and police.
IDP is valid in over 200 countries.
Customs regulations vary from country to country,
so if you plan to take your car with you when you travel, you can
avoid duties and customs red tape by obtaining a Carnet. The Carnet
is a standardized international customs document accepted by more
than 50 countries.

WIAA membership is recognised by the AA's of several nations, from
whom you can get assistance while travelling abroad
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Payment
of Fines - The
Association undertakes to pay fines for traffic offences at
the various courts in Mumbai on behalf of members after having
received the requisite amounts from them.
Legal Advice - Advice is available on any matter arising
our of the use and ownership of motor-vehicles, such as disputes
with insurance companies, liabilities for accidents on the
road, interpretation of the taxation, traffic and other rules.
Breakdown Services - This service is rendered by the
Association through the Road Service Department (which is
located at the headquarters). The service available only in
Mumbai, upto Mahim on the Western side and Sion on the Central
side from 8.00 A.M. to 12.00 P.M only. The service, while
not equipped for major repairs, can undertake repairs of minor
electrical or mechanical faults. The Emergency Road
Service can be contacted on the following telephone
number: 022-2041085. WIAA mobile breakdown service
is now available on wireless. It is the first association
to go wireless for servicing and towing in India.
Towing services - of WIAA is available only in Mumbai.
The charges for the service are Rs. 60 or Rs. 5 per km (to
and fro) whichever is higher. The detention charges are Rs.
10 per hour. The contact number for Towing Services
is: 022-2047032
Free PUC check. WIAA offers free PUC check for its members.
The PUC vans is available at following venues:
Marine Drive (opp. Hindu
Gymkhana, Service Road) Monday-Friday (10.00 A.M to 4.00
P.M. - except 1st and 3rd Tuesdays) and Saturday 10.00 A.M
to 1.00 P.M.
WIAA's Andheri Collection Centre
6, Kapoor Building, opp. Punjabi Ghasitaram J.P. Road, Andheri
(W), Mumbai 400 058 1st and 3rd Tuesday - 10.00 A.M. to 1.00
P.M
Insurance Services - Renewal of Motor Vehicle Insurance
is undertaken on behalf of members of the Association. The
Service is also available for taking out a fresh insurance
policy. The Computerized Insurance Certificate and Policy
is issued on the spot in Mumbai. Overseas Mediclaim Policy
is also issued to WIAA Members on the spot from the Mumbai
Office.
Insurance Rebate - Members are entitled to a 5% rebate
(subject to a maximum of Rs. 100) on insurance premia. However
this rebate is not applicable to company owned vehicles. In
case of two-wheelers the rebate is 5% (subject to maximum
of Rs. 50).
Touring Abroad - The WIAA has reciprocal arrangements
with Auto Associations and Clubs all over the world. Members
can avail of the services provided by these Associations and
receive assistance whenever they travel abroad. The
Foreign Touring Department supplies information
about travel in foreign countries and provides members with
Customs Carnets for temporary importation of their vehicles
into countries to be visited. It also issues International
Certificates for Motor Vehicles which permit circulation
in other countries, and International
Driving Permits (IDPs)
which eliminate the need for separate Driving Licence in each
country. WIAA members can obtain a customs carnet for Rs.1,000/-.
A detailed list of International Associations and Clubs with
which WIAA is associated may be obtained from any of WIAA
offices.
Taxation matters - All matters regarding M.V. Tax,
Muncipal Wheel Tax, Transfer of Ownership of Motor Vehicles
and claims for tax refund are handled by the Association.
The WIAA collects any pays taxes to the authorities for thousands
of vehicles per year. This is a very popular service, availed
by most members as it saves them considerable time and trouble.
The office also has a free "M.V. Tax Reminder Service." On
submitting the request in the prescribed form a member is
sent a reminder notice about 2 weeks before the tax is due.
Application of Driver's Licence - Applications for
Driver's Licence will be accepted by the office from an individual
member, or a member of his family (i.e. spouse, or unmarried
daughters or sons upto the age of 21, provided they are staying
at the same residence). In case of "company members"
this facility is extended to the "user" of the
vehicle whose names along with respective vehicle numbers
are registered with the Association. A driving license
renewal reminder service also is extended to members.
Once a completed reminder form is lodged with the office,
the member will receive a notice two weeks before the expiry
of his driving licence. The Association also undertakes the
renewal of the licences for members.
Issue of Learners License - WIAA in conjunction with
the RTO issues Learners Licences for the Association members
only, on Mondays and Fridays between 10.00 A.M and 12.00 A.M.
Motoring Magazine - The bimonthly "Motoring Magazine"
containing useful and relevant information is sent to all
members free of charge.
Survey of vehicles - The Association offers services
of surveying of vehicles by qualified assessors.
Discount on Car Rental Service - The Association has an
arrangement with Wheels Rent-a-Car (Hertz), by which members
can get a discount of 5% on production of their membership
cards.
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