In 1972, The Singapore Motor Workshop Association, (SMWA) was formed with the initial five main objectives, namely:
1) To promote friendly relationships among its members,
2) To study commercial situation and to promote business progression
3) To support local education, charities and welfare work
4) To mediate in settling differences, strengthen the unity among members and jointly plan for the members
5) To elevate the standard of technical skills thereby maintaining prestige of the profession