RVR forum

“RVR” stands for “Residual Value and Remarketing ”. The RVR forum was established as a meeting point where all aspects of vehicle remarketing, which include pre-procurement, whole life costs and matters relating to the resale of vehicle, are debated and discussed. The forums are interactive sessions which give members the opportunity to hear first-hand expert commentary, news and views on market conditions.

Expert speakers from data providers, auction houses and remarketing experts provide information on current trading conditions in the used vehicle market and share their views on future residual values.

The relative successes of varied and diverse routes to the used-vehicle marketplace are debated and, for members using auction houses as a key remarketing channel, views from the rostrum are a regular feature.

The RVR forum is directed by a steering committee made up from BVRLA membership the quick links on the right provide more information on the committee.

Next forum

The final Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) Forum of the year is set to take place on 17 November. To suggest items for the agenda or to book your place email nora@bvrla.co.uk.

Objectives

The aims and objectives of RVR forum are to:

• To allow members to meet in open forum, with representatives from the trade guides, auction houses and re-marketing specialists to share feedback about remarketing and the disposals market
• To share information, news and views between members, trade guides, auction houses and re-marketing specialists to facilitate transparency and clarity on the state of the vehicle disposal market
• To help share information with the wider membership and encourage debate 
• From 1 January 2010 the BVRLA RVR forum will qualify for continuous professional development credits for members of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and ATA Technical Services. Qualifying participants will be able to have their IMI-issued CPD vouchers validated on the day of the forum to make self-submission of professional learning a simple process. The RVR forum will qualify as a structured learning activity.

Attendance at the RVR forum meetings in 2010 will require a subscription of £150 plus VAT. This entitles members to send two representatives to each forum meeting. If you would like to become a member of this forum, download the membership form and send completed to steph@bvrla.co.uk or fax to 01494 434499. 

Previous forum summaries

If you missed a forum, you can catch up for the next event by reading through our summary reports.

7th July 2010
Supported by Manheim Auctions, featuring the debate on electric vehicles.

17th March 2010
Supported by Manheim Auctions, the main focus was on current and future values of cars.

17th November 2009
Supported by Manheim Auctions, the main focus was on current and future values of light commercial vehicles.

15th July 2009
Hosted by Volkswagen, focusing on the effects of the Scrappage scheme in the marketplace.

18th March 2009
Hosted by CAP. The forum were left with the question, when will CAP Monitor be realigned?