Recognised as one of the UK's fastest growing trade associations, BVRLA membership represents a mark of quality and professionalism, providing members' customers with the reassurance that they are dealing with a company that meets the highest industry standards.
Membership eligibility
Established in 1967, the BVRLA today has over 1000 organisations in membership, all of whom operate in, or engage with the UK vehicle rental, leasing and fleet sectors. From small and medium-sized businesses to large PLCs, the BVRLA welcomes all those who are committed to delivering excellence.
Industry Representation
The association works with policymakers to deliver a fair and simple tax and regulatory regime that supports the industry and its customers. It promotes the high professional standards maintained across the sector and the vital role that BVRLA members play in providing affordable, safe and sustainable road transport.
Knowledge Sharing
The BVRLA informs, advises and updates members on the latest industry news, insights and developments via a series of regular communications, including published guidance, industry reports, email bulletins, daily social media posts, and regular engagement opportunities including events, forums, webinars and working groups.
Reputation Enhancing
By adhering to best practice and delivering the highest industry standards, BVRLA members can differentiate themselves from others, assuring customers
that they are dealing with a professional company which is subject to regular inspection and adheres to the BVRLA’s mandatory Code of Conduct.
Learning & Development
Via a combination of free and paid-for learning opportunities including instructor led training courses, accreditations, e-learning modules, webinars, and forums, the BVRLA helps members to develop skills across their organisations, building capability and driving high standards of service.
Dispute Resolution
The BVRLA provides a government approved Alternative Dispute Resolution Service (ADR) which allows members to provide added reassurance to their customers that they have somewhere to go should they find themselves unable to satisfactorily resolve a dispute directly.
Customer Qualification
The BVRLA RISC Database provides members with the added reassurance that the person they are renting or leasing a vehicle to does not pose a risk. With over 7,000 individuals and companies previously identified as ‘problem customers’, this check is invaluable to the customer qualification process.
Legal Documentation
The BVRLA provides members with VE103B Certificates to issue to customers taking rental or leased vehicles abroad. Having this legally required document to
prove ownership ensures that the vehicle does not get refused at the border, or, worse still, impounded.