Recognised as one of the automotive industry's strongest trade associations, BVRLA membership represents a mark of quality and professionalism. Membership provides customers with the reassurance that they are dealing with a company that meets the highest industry standards.
Established in 1967, the BVRLA represents over 1,000 organisations, 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.
BVRLA membership provides more than just a badge of credibility. It connects you to a trusted network alongside delivering powerful industry representation, expert insights, and practical tools that support your business every day. Explore the key benefits below.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The BVRLA is here to support its members, whether this is providing guidance on Fair, Wear and Tear, various templates or access to our partner, Worknest, to support with HR and H&S matters. With a wealth of resources available we support you every step of the way.
"I enjoy working with the BVRLA, an organisation full of genuine passion and expertise, and that delivers enormous amounts of credibility."
"Valuable advice always on hand from the BVRLA - the team offer a great service and go out of their way to support and help with any of our needs."
"An accessible and trusted source of advice which acts in the interest of its membership with Government."
- 2025 Member Survey
