Consumer help

Consumer help and Advice

Get independent information and support from the BVRLA if you rent or lease a vehicle from a BVRLA member. Find guidance on returning a leased vehicle, Fair Wear and Tear, end-of-lease charges, vehicle rental and leasing, taking a vehicle abroad, or making a complaint about a BVRLA member.

Consumer Help

Returning your leased vehicle

Understand BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear standards, prepare for your vehicle return and find guidance on end-of-lease charges.

Get vehicle return advice →

Make a complaint

Find out how to make a complaint about a BVRLA member, whether BVRLA can consider your case and what to do next.

How to make a complaint →

Before you raise a complaint

First, complete the company’s own complaints process and obtain its final written response. BVRLA’s free alternative dispute resolution service can consider eligible complaints about BVRLA members relating to UK transactions. You must contact us within 12 months of the company’s final response. Exclusions apply, including complaints about associate members.

Check the full eligibility criteria →

Check if the company is a BVRLA member →

Already raised a complaint?

Reply to your case acknowledgement email to ask about progress or send more information.

Leasing a vehicle

Get guidance on vehicle leasing, including lease agreements, maintenance and what happens during your contract.

Read leasing advice →

Taking a vehicle abroad

Find out what you need to arrange before taking a rented or leased vehicle abroad, including when you may need a VE103 certificate.

Read travel guidance →

Renting a vehicle

Get guidance on renting a vehicle, including insurance and cover, payments, fuel options and your responsibilities.

Read rental advice →

Vehicle mileage queries

Find out who to contact if BVRLA appears on a vehicle mileage or mileage history report.

Get help with a mileage query →

Unsure about damage before returning your vehicle?

Return Ready is a free tool that shows relevant BVRLA guidance for specific damage to your leased vehicle.

Try Return Ready →
dentify your vehicle damage and see what the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear standard says about it. This tool helps you understand how specific damage may be viewed when you return your leased vehicle.

Need help finding the right support?

Tell us what your business needs help with, and we’ll help you find the relevant guidance or service.

Contact the BVRLA team →
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