BVRLA News, May/June 2014

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May/June 2014

www.bvrla.co.uk

BVRLA News The bimonthly newsletter of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association

Code of Conduct review set to strengthen BVRLA The BVRLA is undertaking a wholesale review of its Code of Conduct and the governance surrounding it to enhance industry standards and to help raise the profile of the sector.

sets out. This could include: an increase in checks of member’s branches and vehicles, audits of procedures, websites and complaint data. Further information on this will be provided in due course.

The review aims to produce a set of principles and requirements that will create a single industry code which is clear and concise. The Code will:

The Code reduces burdens imposed on the sector from central government and minimises the risk of legislation impacting the industry. Enhancing the Code reinforces the case for selfregulation and makes it easier for the BVRLA to be transparent when demonstrating the high operating standards of its members. u

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provide an authoritative guide to what is expected of members will address concerns raised by regulatory, enforcement and consumer organisations will be developed to help meet the Trading Standards code approval scheme requirements will satisfy the new EU Directive for Alternative Dispute Resolution (see page 6 for full story)

To contribute to the review, contact Amanda Brandon: 01494 545701 amanda@bvrla.co.uk

Strides made towards intelligent mobility An in-depth look at how the BVRLA is working with the Automotive Council on securing the industry's role in intelligent mobility. page 5 BVRLA committees show their hands We review what the BVRLA's committees have already achieved in the first six months of the year. pages 6 CV fleets grow and confidence increases Highlights from the 2014 edition of CV Informer, which analyses the commercial vehicle rental and leasing sector. page 7

Governance will be enhanced to demonstrate the BVRLA's proactive approach towards monitoring adherence with the Code. The revisions are currently taking place, and the updated Code will be made available to members towards the end of the year. It is predicted that this will give members plenty of time to make any adaptations to business practices that may be necessary.

Showing TfL your role in a CarLite strategy How the BVRLA is feeding into Transport for London's Car Lite and ULEV strategies. page 9

A project team from all sectors of BVRLA membership has been appointed to review the draft text and provide input into the review. Once it has been published, the BVRLA will turn its attention to governance of the Code, giving particular attention to monitoring adherence to the standards it

Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness out The DVSA has updated the HGV operators' bible - and it recognises the BVRLA's Quality Assurance programme. page 3

Valued guide: BVRLA's Code of Conduct is getting a refresh for 2015.

Additions to the BVRLA's membership A wealth of companies have signed up as members - find out who. Plus, key training dates and BVRLA events you won't want to miss. pages 10-11

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