What do you actually get from a car club membership?

A good car club membership gives you three things: more chances to drive your car well, a community of people who share the interest, and practical benefits that make ownership easier and cheaper. Here is what Drivers Foundation membership includes, and what to look for in any club.

1. Driving experiences

The main reason most people join a car club is to drive. Drivers Foundation members are invited to private drive days, track sessions with professional instructors, and social events across Victoria. Some events offer limited places to non-members, but members always have priority.

2. Club permit access

In Victoria, eligible club members can register a vehicle under the Club Permit Scheme. Drivers Foundation is a VicRoads-approved club, and membership includes a permit for one club-plated vehicle, with each additional vehicle $80.

3. Insurance and partner offers

Members get access to specialist vehicle insurance through Addis Insurance Brokers, discounts on automotive services and club merchandise, and offers from the club's partners and sponsors.

4. The member app

Your membership lives in the Drivers Foundation app: a digital member card, event invitations, announcements, partner perks and photo recaps after events.

5. People and purpose

A car club is only as good as its members. Drivers Foundation brings together enthusiasts, business owners and professionals, and every membership helps raise funds for men's health with the Royal Melbourne Hospital Foundation.

What does it cost?

Drivers Foundation membership is $350 a year. Adults 18+ can join, and every kind of enthusiast car is welcome: classic, modern, performance and 4x4. Visit the membership page to see how joining works.

Read next: Club permits in Victoria: how they work. See everything included on the membership page, or check upcoming events.