Whether you're into classics, JDM icons, supercars, or weekend meets, the best UK car clubs offer a home for every type of petrolhead. These communities bring people together through shared passion, events, and pure automotive excitement. Here’s your guide to the top clubs worth joining.
Joining a car club is the fastest way to plug into the UK's car scene — whether you're wrenching on a classic, tuning a JDM icon, or stewarding a supercar.
These groups offer meets, road trips, technical help, and a ready-made crew to share parts, knowledge and epic drives.
Below are the clubs and club types every petrolhead should know.
Why join a car club?
- Regular meets and social drives — consistent ways to get your car out and meet enthusiasts.
- Technical support and parts networks — priceless for restorations and sourcing rare parts.
- Group access to shows, track days, and discounted events.
- A sense of community — new friends, new skills, and new memories.
Top picks: clubs & networks worth your time
Glossop Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (GVEC) — All-ages, all-vehicles
GVEC is built on inclusivity.
If you want laid-back runs, breakfast meets, charity drives and occasional European tours without marque snobbery, this club nails it.
Great for new members who wish to have variety and regular activity.
Classic, Vintage & Preservation Clubs (FBHVC member groups)
If your garage leans older, the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) connects you to hundreds of marque- and era-specific groups. These clubs are ideal for technical depth, show stands, and preservation know-how.
Performance & Modified Communities – Verified UK Clubs
- MG Car Club (MGCC) — Founded in 1930, the MGCC remains one of Britain's largest and longest‑running car clubs; while classically associated with MGs, it welcomes owners of all MG generations and hosts events, spares networks, social meets and classic‑car shows.
- Vintage Sports‑Car Club (VSCC) — Though focused on pre‑war and vintage vehicles, VSCC frequently organises sprints, hill climbs, rallies and historic events — perfect for anyone into classic performance and historic motoring.
- 116 Car Club — A grassroots motorsport‑oriented club that holds regular MSA‑authorised events and welcomes members interested in club‑level motorsport and track events.
- Warwickshire Modified — A Midlands‑based community for car enthusiasts; known for historic cruises, meetups, social events and supporting modified builds, offering a strong sense of community beyond just cars.
- American Auto Club UK (AAC‑UK) — Although American‑car focused, this national club attracts lovers of classic, modified, and custom builds. It runs shows, larger meet events, and offers a monthly magazine — useful even if you're not into V8s.
- Supercar Society UK (SSUK) — caters to performance and exotica owners interested in road trips, show‑style meets and club‑driven events, blending lifestyle with performance for those wanting more than a Sunday drive.
- UK Motoring Directory – Modified & Performance Clubs — A comprehensive directory listing many marque‑ and build‑specific clubs (modified, kit‑car, tuner, classic‑performance etc.), useful for finding a community local to you or your car build.
Marque-Specific Clubs (Ford RS, BMW, MX-5, GT-R, etc.)
Brand clubs give you specialist advice, dedicated events and deep technical archives. If you want parts help or model-specific builds, these communities are invaluable.
- Ford RS Owners Club — The official club for Ford RS and RS‑style cars across the UK, covering Cosworths, RS models, modified Fords and RS enthusiasts with events, meetups, and owners support.
- BMW Car Club GB — One of the biggest BMW owner communities in Europe, with 23 regional groups around the UK. Great for BMW fans seeking social meets, technical help and brand‑wide events.
- MX‑5 Owners Club (MX5OC) — The world's largest Mazda MX‑5 owners club. Active UK‑wide network (35+ areas), runs national + local meets, track days, advice, and a community-driven forum.
- MG Car Club (MGCC) — British classic‑car staple: for MG owners (from vintage to modern), with nationwide events, social meets, parts networks, and heritage support.
- Porsche Club GB — Official UK owners club for Porsche vehicles — covering classic 911s through modern models, with owner events, archives, expert knowledge, and club drives. (Listed among major marque clubs)
- Rolls‑Royce Enthusiasts' Club (RREC) — For owners and admirers of Rolls‑Royce and Bentley cars; handles heritage archives & offers classic‑luxury‑car events, social meets and community support.
- Lancia Motor Club UK — Dedicated to Lancia owners and enthusiasts, especially valuable for rare/older models; good for parts help, community, restoration advice and shared passion.
- Lotus / Club Lotus / Lotus Owners' Clubs — For fans and owners of Lotus and similar British sportscar brands — classic or modern — offering events, heritage knowledge, and community for niche marque lovers.
Supercar & Exotic Clubs
These groups curate high-end meets, charity convoys and members-only track days. Expect tidy road trips, polished events, and the thrill of seeing rare machines in tight formation.
- Supercar Society UK (SSUK) — Members' club for performance, prestige and supercar owners. Runs road‑outs, static meets, charity events and social drives for supercar enthusiasts.
- Supercar Members Club UK — Offers access to a rotating fleet of high‑end supercars (Lamborghini, McLaren, Bentley, etc.), giving members the thrill of exotic‑car driving without full ownership.
- Altitude Drivers Club — Luxury supercar‑owners club delivering exclusive UK and European driving tours, curated supercar events, and a community of like‑minded owners.
- The Drivers Union — Established supercar‑owners club with over 1,100 members; organises drive‑outs, social events, dealer visits, and supercar gatherings across the UK.
- Rolls‑Royce Enthusiasts' Club (RREC) — For owners and admirers of Rolls‑Royce and Bentley cars; handles heritage archives and hosts national meets, luxury‑car events and community support.
- Essex Supercar Club — Regional supercar‑owner community around Essex offering regular meets, UK & European road trips, track days, and social events.
- SC:UK (Sports & Supercar Owners Club) — Organises events, tours, social drives and factory visits for members owning or interested in supercars and performance cars.
How to pick the right club for you
- Decide your goal: social meets, event access, technical support, or track days?
- Check activity level: do they meet regularly or is it a quiet Facebook group?
- Consider inclusivity: some clubs restrict by model/age, others welcome any petrolhead.
- Test the vibe: go to a meet as a visitor before committing.
Quick starter checklist
- Find local groups via a national directory or local show pages.
- Follow clubs on social for meet updates and event photos.
- Ask about membership perks — insurance partners, discounted events, and technical days.
- Bring cash for entry fees, pay-to-park, and a good attitude.
Final word: Whether you want grassroots camaraderie or high-end polish, the UK has a club for you. Get out, meet people, and let your next great drive start with a handshake and a beer at the next meet.
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