Do they also give out to cars to people are not members of AJAC?
Most do, yup. That is how we were getting all our cars previously. However, Mercedes does not and it is difficult with others like Audi.
So, you put up with reviews of Buicks, Jeeps and the like until you're a member of AJAC then. OK, then how does one become a member of AJAC?
Seems to be all the rage these days. 
Railton
Not quite that simple, but easier than it was back in the day
http://www.ajac.ca/web/about/member.asp
That's it?!!!
So, say I'm a kid down the street who likes cars, enough that he starts his own blog and starts writing about cars he test drove (not sure that's possible, but his Mom or Dad could do it and he could tag along) while he goes to high school. As long as his supervisor (the Lot Manager where he works part time cleaning cars) puts in a good word for him he's on his way to being an AJAC member?
Railton
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Become a Member
MEDIA CATEGORIES (Voting Members)
Journalist: A person who writes, develops and/or edits automotive-related material. To apply, see instructions below.
The AJAC constitution defines "journalist" as follows: “… specialize in reporting on the automobile. In this context, “journalist” is intended to include, but not necessarily be restricted to, writers, photographers, editors, broadcasters, artists, film-makers and publishers.”
Dues: $320 plus HST = $361.60
Publisher/Producer: an individual (not a company) who has an ownership role and/or a financial interest in an automotive media outlet (a personal stake in the outlet), such as websites, blogs, magazines, specialty print publications, radio and TV shows.
Dues: $320 plus HST = $361.60
NOTE: New members will be assigned to their relevant category for a provisional term of two years.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications are reviewed by the AJAC board of directors on a bi-weekly basis.
Applicants must demonstrate a level of professional writing commensurate with AJAC's established standards. In other words, an applican'ts work must express original thought, be factually accurate, and demonstrate that the applicant has a fundamental undertstanding of what he/she is writing or talking about to warrant approval.
If you are interested in becoming a journalist or publisher/producer member, then please send us an email (
beth@ajac.ca) that includes:
a. Outlet information: who do you write or broadcast for? How long? How often?
b. Two references from supervisors or colleagues or existing AJAC members.
c. Three PDF samples of your published work. For broadcast, three links to video and/or radio clips.
