Working with the BVRLA

Working with the

BVRLA

Established in 1967, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is the trade body for companies engaged in the leasing and rental of cars and commercial vehicles. Through its 500 member companies and their customers, the BVRLA represents the interests of more than two-and-a-half million people who drive at work, as well as the 10 million people who use a rental vehicle each year.

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who we are

〉 setting standards

our code of conduct governs members’ professional standards and their relationship with customers, enhancing the reputation of the vehicle rental and leasing sector

〉 policymaking & lobbying

we help shape government policies that affect our sector and maintain close links with other industry stakeholders. During 2011, the BVRLA Funding Steering Group worked with a range of financial institutions to improve the supply and cost of funding to the vehicle rental and leasing sector

〉 advice, information & training

providing more than 70 fact sheets, best-practice guidance, an extensive website and a dedicated legal team to answer members’ queries, the BVRLA is a major information resource.

We also run training courses such as Selling Contract Hire, as well as externally accredited programmes in association with the Institute of the Motor Industry, City & Guilds and the Institute of Leadership and Management

〉 industry events

with forums and seminars on key industry topics, an industry conference and social events like our annual dinner and golf day, the BVRLA keeps in close touch with its members

〉 gathering data

we produce a range of data services for members and the wider automotive industry, including a vehicle mileage database and a searchable online database of customers who may pose an added risk for rental companies 3

The BVRLA promotes the vehicle rental and leasing sector to government, statutory bodies, manufacturers, the media and the general public. The association campaigns at all levels for fair legislation and regulation, and supports responsible use of road transport.

industry leadership

〉 who we represent

the extent of the BVRLA’s representation of the vehicle rental and leasing sector speaks for itself

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Between them, BVRLA members hold the largest vehicle fleet in the UK: 2.5 million cars, vans and trucks. They buy nearly half of all new cars, vans and trucks purchased in the UK each year, spending more than £16bn – plus a further £4bn on telematics, insurance, remarketing, maintenance and consultancy.

our members

〉 2.5 million vehicles

that’s the size of our members’ combined fleet of cars, vans and trucks

〉 £16bn vehicle spend

nearly half the new cars, vans and trucks sold in the UK each year are purchased by our members

〉 £4bn ancillary spend

that’s what our members spend on maintenance, tyres, remarketing and other automotive services

〉 46,000 staff

the rental and leasing industry has a large, professional workforce spread across the UK

〉 200,000 jobs supported

our members help support over 200,000 jobs across the automotive sector in the UK

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online

communicating

The BVRLA is committed to keeping in touch with its members, the wider automotive industry, regulators and the public.

Whether online or in print, we have a host of publications setting out the latest news and legal requirements affecting the rental and leasing sector.

〉 100,000 page views

that’s the number of times a page of our website is seen each month

〉 8,500 unique users the number of individuals accessing our website each month

〉 2 minutes, 14 seconds

the average length of a time a visitor spends on our website, looking at – on average – four pages

〉 3,200+ subscribers

the number of key decision-makers who receive our weekly update email of sector news

〉 1,000+ members

of our Linked In ‘Rental and Leasing Industry Issues’ group

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communicating publications

With over 70 fact sheets keeping members up to date with their legal obligations, a guide to fair wear and tear, a guide to driving a minibus and a bimonthly newsletter, the BVRLA has a host of publications, covering every aspect of vehicle rental and leasing.

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〉 BVRLA News

our fully requested newsletter, containing analysis and features, as well as the latest industry issues, goes out to more than 3,200 rental and leasing decision-makers six times a year in digital format

〉 member directory

each month thousands of people use our member directory to find a reputable car or van rental provider

〉 fair wear and tear

revised every three years and supplied in either print or digital format, our guides to fair wear and tear on leased vehicles are the industry standard. Available for cars, vans and trucks

〉 guides

from highly specialised subjects, such as VAT on company cars and the Consumer Credit Act, to driving at work and advice for members of the public renting a car, the BVRLA has a guide for every significant sector issue

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The BVRLA organises a diverse range of events for key decision-makers in the fleet rental and leasing industry. From updates on market news and legal developments at our forums and seminars, to socialising at our golf day and prestigious annual dinner, we are active and accessible throughout the year.

communicating at events

〉 forums

throughout the year the association gathers experts and practitioners from across our membership to encourage discussion and debate and share information and best practice. Subject areas include residual values and remarketing, technical and operational management, and credit and risk management

〉 seminars

crucial issues merit greater depth, hence our recent seminar programmes on the subjects of lease accounting, insurance and legal compliance

〉 conference

up to 150 delegates from across the sector meet their peers to discuss key industry issues and participate in break-out sessions on the topics of most concern to them

〉 annual dinner

with past speakers including Seb Coe, Lord Digby Jones, Fred MacAulay and Kevin Bridges, it’s not surprising that this event has become the highlight of the industry’s social calendar, attracting up to 900 diners

〉 golf day

this very popular annual event allows members to entertain guests, reward staff and network while enjoying an excellent day’s golf and a three-course lunch

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By working with the BVRLA, suppliers to the vehicle rental and leasing sector can align their brand with that of the association and establish a direct link with the industry’s decision-makers. Whatever your message, we can provide the perfect way of delivering it.

delivering your message

〉 advertising in BVRLA News our newsletter, BVRLA News, is published six times a year and reaches over 3,200 recipients in digital format. Full, half and quarter page advertisements are available

〉 advertising online

our weekly email news update is sent to more than 3,200 willing recipients.

It is the best way to get an advertisement in front of our members quickly.

For longer-lasting exposure, the BVRLA website is the ideal platform

〉 event sponsorship

this offers an opportunity to get really close to our industry. Whether it’s a lavish night out with hundreds of our members, or a formal presentation in front of a specific group of practitioners, we can provide the perfect setting

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As one associate member said: “The BVRLA is an important industry body and provides a wide range of services for its primary members and associate members.�

According to a recent survey, 85% of BVRLA associate members saw the top benefit of associating their brand with that of the BVRLA as the demonstration of support for the industry it provides.*

benefits of membership

〉 reasons for joining

When asked for reasons for joining the BVRLA, associate members said: “ Depth of experience and expertise of the organisation” “ When working with major vehicle manufacturers, having BVRLA membership gives them peace of mind” “Being the voice of the industry and a forum of best practice – associate membership enables sharing of extensive experience” “Important to get to know companies in the industry in which we deal.

Working with the BVRLA on new initiatives shows commitment” “ To be seen as an integral and active part of the industry”

〉 being connected

95% of BVRLA associate members most value the supply of vital information and advice and 78% value the networking opportunities*

〉 satisfaction

98% of BVRLA associate members are satisfied or very satisfied with industry information and advice and 83% are satisfied or very satisfied with networking opportunities 78% of BVRLA associate members think the BVRLA Annual Dinner is good or very good and 74% rate the BVRLA Industry Conference as good or very good*

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what they say

Don’t just take our word for it.

Here is what some of our current partners think.

〉 Aon “ We are very proud of our long association with the BVRLA, which has brought us closer to hundreds of professional rental companies and decision-makers who, like Aon, value reliable, long-term and beneficial partnerships.”

Ian Cullen, sales director

〉 Honda UK “ We found the BVRLA conference to be a very informative event and a great opportunity to meet with colleagues from across the industry. The timing of the 2011 conference worked perfectly for us as we were able to show delegates the all-new Civic for the first time.

Honda is proud to sponsor this important event and plan to continue to support it in the future.”

Ed Hummel, manager – corporate operations

〉 Manheim Auctions “ Associate membership of the BVRLA is important to Manheim as it allows us to network with the right people in the leading leasing and rental businesses. The BVRLA also offer a great range of industry events that enable us to showcase our industry-leading market knowledge whilst learning from other thought leaders.”

Andy Cullwick, head of marketing

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talk to us At the BVRLA we are happy to discuss our wide array of advertising, sponsorship and membership options, whether you are already a member or not.

Contact us by phone, fax or email and let us know your requirements.

〉 David Hanson

as our membership development manager, David can set out the different range of benefits for each of the BVRLA’s membership options Tel

01494 545705

Fax

01494 434499

Email david@bvrla.co.uk

〉 Nora Leggett

as our head of member services, Nora is responsible for advertising and sponsorship for all BVRLA communications, publications and events Tel

01494 545713

Fax

01494 434499

Email nora@bvrla.co.uk

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BVRLA Corporate Members 4Hire 4X4 Vehicle Hire Aberconwy Car & Van Hire Aberdeen 4x4 Self Drive Accident Claims Hotline Accident Exchange Afford Rent A Car Affordable Rentals Agility Fleet Agnew Corporate AGS European Aim Rent A Car ALD Automotive Allied Vehicle Rentals Allied Vehicles Alltruck Almers (Kent) Alphabet (GB) AMA Financing Amber Leisure AMK Self Drive AMT Vehicle Rental Amvale Apex Car Rental Argyle Garage (Hire) Arian Finance Arnold Clark (Finance) Arval UK Athol Car Hire Autopoint Cars AVH Avis Rent a Car B & T Hire (Hertfordshire) Barnes Hire City Beerhouse Self Drive Hire Benfield Corporate Motoring Berkshire Van Hire Big White Cube Vehicle Hire BMW Financial Services (GB) Bognor Motors Vehicle Solutions Brecon Car Rentals Brighton Vehicle Rentals BT Fleet Budget Rent A Car Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental Bury Van Hire Cambridge Car & Van Rental Campervantastic Capital Hire Car & Van Rental Carillion Fleet Management CCL Vehicle Rentals Central Self Drive Central Vehicle Rental

Charter Vehicle Hire Cheshire Vehicle Rental & Sales Chief Vehicle Rentals City Inter-Rent Clarkson of Glasgow Clive Sutton Flexi Contracts CLM Fleet Management (Capitals) Cole Services Commercial Vehicle Solutions Compass Self Drive Co-op Motors Corrigans County Car & Van Hire Crash Services Crown Rentals Croydon Car & Van Rental DAF Trucks Dash Drive Days Contract Hire DFC (NI) Dorset Vehicle Rentals DriveTime Vehicle Rental Easi Drive Eastern Rent A Van Eden Garage Enterprise Rent A Car Eurohire Vehicle Rentals Eurolink Ventures Europcar Group UK Euroway Vehicle Contracts Excel Car Hire Exclusive Vehicle Contracts Falcon Vehicle Solutions Farnworth 2000 FGA Contracts UK First Self Drive Fleet Europe Fleet Evolution Fleet Hire Fleet Logistics UK Fleetcare Fleetway Rentals Flexible Vehicle Contracts Focus Vehicle Rental Ford Rental Fourways Self Drive Foxy Rentals Fraikin Franklin Hire Fulton Leasing FVTH Self Drive Hire Gallagher Car & Van Rentals GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services

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Gill Bradley Vehicle Hire GKL Leasing GlenRental Global Autocare Go Green Car & Van Rental Green Motion Vehicle Rental Green-line Vehicle Rentals Grosvenor Contracts Leasing Helphire Group Hendy Hire Hertz UK Hexagon Leasing Hirepower Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions Howard Self Drive Hire Howarth Bros Haulage ICR Inchcape Fleet Solutions Intack Self Drive Isle of Man Rent A Car Iveco Capital JA Fisher Cars JCT600 Contracts John Clark Motor Group Jolly Good Van Hire JP Rentals Just Go K2 Car Hire KB Self Drive Kendall Cars Kenhire Key Drive Car & Van Rental Lakeside Solutions LC Vehicle Hire Lease 360 Evolution LeasePlan UK LeaseDrive Lex Autolease Licensed Carriage Hire Local Car and Van Rental Lombard Vehicle Management London Car Rentals London Hire Long Marsh Lookers Leasing Loughton Self Drive Lowestoft Car & Van Rental MAN Financial Services Manchester Car & Van Hire Marshall Leasing May Gurney Fleet and Passenger Services

Mayday Vehicle Rentals MCH Vehicle Rental MC Truck Rental McLays Car Sales Measham Self Drive Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Mercury Rent A Car Miles & Miles (Avis Prestige Car Rental) Minster Self Drive MK Prestige Vehicle Solutions MNH-Platinum Mocars Mold Car Hire Motability Operations Motiva Group MSL Vehicle Rental MTCR Marketing Mylchreests Motors Northgate Vehicle Hire NVD Ogilvie Fleet Palmer and Martin Rentals Parkhurst Self Drive Hire Paull’s Vehicle Rental Pavilion Car Rental Pendragon Contracts Peugeot Car & Van Rental Peugeot Contract Hire Pitter Self Drive Practical Car & Van Rental Premier Vehicle Rental Premiere Velocity Priory Rentals Professional Trailer Hire Prohire Rabbits Vehicle Hire Rent Direct Rental Choice Rentonrose RH Truck & Trailer Rental Riverside Truck Rental Robertson Self Drive Ryder Salford Van Hire Sandicliffe Garage Scania Truck Rental Season Car Hire SG Fleet UK ShawHire SHB Hire Sheaf Self Drive Signature Car Hire Sinclair Finance & leasing

Sixt Rent A Car Skipton Self Drive Smart Platform Rental Southern Self Drive Spaceships Campervan Specialist Fleet Services SSH Self Drive Stan Car & Van Rental Star Rent A Car Steve’s Self Drive Stylish Car Hire Sutton Maddock Vehicle Rental TOM Vehicle Rental TCH Leasing Ten 05 Self Drive Hire Terminus Contract Hire The Car & Van Rental Co The Civilised Car Hire Company The Storage Centre Thrifty Car Rental TJS Self Drive TonHire Toomey Leasing Group Torque Car Hire Toyota Rental Traffic Self Drive Turner Hire Drive TuskerDirect U4 Vehicle Hire U-Drive Vans 4 Glass Vehicle Rental Ireland Vehicle Rental Services Venson Automotive Solutions Vic Young (South Shields) Victoria Hire Vincent Van Hire Vincents Daily Rentals Vincent Hire Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles W Wright & Sons Watts Van Hire West Berks Van Hire West Wallasey Fleethire Services White Dove Contracts Wicked Campers Windsor Vehicle Leasing Winner Vehicle Rentals Woodfield Facilities WVC Vehicle Solutions Your Motorhome Zenith Zipcar UK

BVRLA Leasing Broker Members

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Academy Leasing

DSG Auto Contracts

Low Cost Vans

Active Vehicles

Dynamic Vehicle Solutions

Mann Island Finance

Advanced Vehicle Contracts

Eagle Oak Vehicle Contracts

Mill House Leasing

Advanced Vehicle Leasing (Stockton)

Eiger Vehicle Leasing

Morgan Highfield and Land Motoplan

AFL (Fleet Management)

First European Finance (Scotland)

Albion Vehicle Contracts

First Vehicle Finance

MW Vehicle Contracts

Allied Vehicle Contracts

First Vehicle Leasing

Nationwide Vehicle Contracts

Alpha Contracts

Fleet Alliance

Neva Consultants

Alternative Route Finance

Fleet Street

New Approach Finance

Anthony K Associates

Fleet Support Group

Newbury Leasing

Applewood Vehicle Finance

Fleetdrive Management

Newgate Finance

Applied Leasing

Four Counties Leasing Contract

Next Vehicles

AutoEase Vehicle Management

Hire

North Staffs Leasing

Autograph Contracts

Freedom Vehicle Contracts

Oak Leasing (UK)

Automotive Funding Solutions

Fresh Start Credit

OSV

Autoplan Vehicle Contracts

Frontier Vehicle Leasing

Oxford Vehicle Leasing

Autorama UK

Fulton Network

Pendle Vehicle Contracts

B & B Vehicle Contracts

GB Car Loans

PHVC

Balgores Leasing

Gateway2Lease

Plan

Benchmark Leasing

GB Vehicle Contracts

Professional Vehicle Solutions

Bentley Walker Vehicle Solutions

Grange Services & Grange Court

Prospectus Vehicle Solutions

Bestcarfinder

Leasing

Blue Chilli Car Contracts

GWA (UK)

Blueroc

Hawkins Fleet Management

Bowater Price

Hawkriver Leasing

Skyfleet

Business Car Contracts

Highland Vehicles

Sprint Contracts

Caledonian Independent Leasing

Holmwood Leasing

Synergy Automotive

Cameron Clarke Leasing

Howlett Leasing

The Leden Group

Carleasinguk.com

Industrial & Vehicle Leasing

Tilsun Vehicle Contracts

Castle Vehicle Leasing

Insight Vehicle Management

Total Fleet Services

CBVC

Jelf Commercial Finance

UKCarline

CCLeasing

Jet Vehicle Finance

Vansdirect

Central (UK) Vehicle Leasing

Josslean

Vehicle Consulting

Central Contracts (SOT)

Kingston Vehicle Leasing

Vehicle Contracts

Compass Contract Hire

Kudos Vehicle Management

Vehicles 4 Business

Concept Vehicle Leasing

Lease4Less

Vesource

Countrywide Vehicle Contracts

Leaseline

Weblaine

CVM

Leaseright Vehicle Contracts

Wessex Fleet Solutions

CVSL

Leasing Options

West Midland Vehicles

Demo

LMC of Farnham

Whitewater Leasing

Direct Cars UK

Logical Vehicle Management

XLCR Vehicle Management

Driven Leasing

Lookers Leasing Direct

Yorkshire Vehicle Finance

Multileasing

Purple Contracts Scorpion Vehicle Management Silverstone Vehicle Management

BVRLA Associate Members All Fleet Services Ambrosetti (UK) Aon Assured Group Assured Vehicle Rental Aston Barclay Audi UK Autoclenz AutoData Autofutura Automobile Association Barclays Corporate BCA Bermans Black Horse Fleet Finance Blake Lapthorn BMW (UK) Burlington Credit Bynx Europe CAP CD Auction Group CDL Vehicle Information Services ChipsAway International CHP Consulting CitroÍn UK Clifford Thames Consortium for Automotive Registration Services Consumer Credit Trade Association DEKRA Expert Ebbon-Dacs Epyx Experian Fiat Group Automobiles UK Finance & Leasing Association First Data Merchant Solutions Fleet Assist Ford Motor Company Freight Transport Association Gain Solutions Glass’s Information Services GM UK Fleet Grosvenor Credit Management & Investigations Grosvenor Training Services GRS GTG Training Honda UK HPI Hudson Kapel Hyundai Motor UK I247 Group

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Innovation Group Institute of Customer Service International Decision Systems Isuzu Truck (UK) IT Fleet Automotive Jaama Jaguar Cars Johnson Vellen KeeResources Group Kia Motors (UK) Kwik Fit Fleet Landar MAN Truck & Bus UK Manheim Group Mercedes-Benz UK Merthyr Tydfil Car Auctions Michelin Tyre MS Automotive (London) Nexus Vehicle Management Nissan Motor (GB) NKL Automotive Ortolan Group P and A Receivables Services Peugeot Motor Company PricewaterhouseCoopers RAC Motoring Services Recovery of Goods Centre Renault UK Retail Motor Industry Federation Rival Insurance Services SAFO UK Seat UK Sentinel Insurance Solutions SGS United Kingdom Shoreham Vehicle Auctions Skoda SMA Vehicle Remarketing SMH Fleet Solutions Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Sofico Towergate Insurance Toyota (GB) Tracker Network (UK) UniLoads United Rental Group Valet Encore Services Vanliners Limited Vehicle Leasing Association of Ireland Vertu Motors Volkswagen (UK) Volvo Car UK White Clarke & Partners White Clarke Automotive Solutions

British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association BVRLA, River Lodge, Badminton Court, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 0DD Tel: 01494 434747 Fax: 01494 434499 Email: info@bvrla.co.uk Web: www.bvrla.co.uk