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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


How to get your IDP
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.




Know more about CARNET
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
   
  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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