BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guides

The aim of the BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guide is, firstly, to provide information to drivers about looking after a leased or financed vehicle so that end of contract charges can be avoided and, secondly, to provide an industry-wide, accepted standard that defines fair wear and tear on vehicles when they are returned at the end of a lease or finance agreement.

The guides also provide advice for best practice in vehicle maintenance and upkeep that will prevent unacceptable wear and tear from occurring.

Fair wear and tear occurs when normal usage causes deterioration to a vehicle. It is not to be confused with damage which occurs as a result of a specific event or series of events such as impact, inappropriate stowing of items, harsh-treatment, negligent acts or omissions.

Both hard-copy and electronic versions (e-Licences) of the BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Guides, including the Standard are available to purchase by BVRLA Members. Our guides are copyrighted and it is not acceptable to copy them, or to use another BVRLA Member's e-licence.

The BVRLA produces three different Fair Wear and Tear Guides:

• Car: for drivers of contract-hired, leased, and financed cars
• LCV: for drivers and operators of contract-hired, lease, and financed light commercial vehicles
• CV: for drivers and operators of contract-hired, leased, and financed goods vehicles over 3.5t, and minibuses with up to 17 seats

If you are interested in e-Licences, please contact Fleet Services for further information and to see if an e-Licence would be suitable for your membership type. e-Licences save time and administration resource by not having to send out hard copies to customers. Members can give their customers access to the e-version of the guide throughout the contract period via their own website.

If you would like to purchase hard-copy guides, please contact Fleet Services with your requirements.

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