BVRLA – Fair Wear and Tear Guides
Returning your vehicle and BVRLA Standard
The British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA) are the UK trade body for companies engaged in vehicle rental, leasing, and fleet management.
The BVRLA provides an industry-wide accepted standard that defines "fair wear and tear" as the wear and tear that 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.
Click on the links below to download the free PDF guides.
Click to download the free BVRLA fair wear and tear guides
What is fair wear and tear?
Fair wear and tear occurs when normal usage causes acceptable deterioration to a vehicle.
The BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear guide aims to provide information to drivers and fleet operators about looking after a leased vehicle. This way, you can avoid unexpected charges when returning the vehicle at the end of the lease contract or finance agreement. The guide also establishes clear industry standards for the accepted condition of cars and light commercial vehicles when they are returned.
Click on the links to access a copy of the BVRLA Car and LCV Fair Wear and Tear Guides (PDF).
Frequently Asked Questions
BVRLA stands for the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, the leading trade body for the vehicle rental, fleet management and leasing sectors in the UK.
BVRLA is the industry and standards body for the vehicle rental and leasing sector in the UK, representing over 900 member companies operating a combined fleet of five million vehicles.
BVRLA mileage refers to the standard mileage guidelines set by the association for fair wear and tear on vehicles at the end of a rental or leasing agreement.
The BVRLA guidelines outline industry standards for acceptable ‘fair wear and tear’ on vehicles, providing a clear framework for the expected condition of a vehicle at the end of a rental or leasing contract.
Wear and tear should not be mistaken for damage that occurs due to a specific incident or series of incidents, such as a collision, improper storage of items, rough handling, negligent actions, or oversights.
