A refreshed version of the BVRLA’s LCV Fair Wear and Tear Guide has been published.
The rental and leasing industry body said it wanted to provide clearer standards and guidance for managing leased of financed vans.
The updated guidance includes setting out that all a vehicle’s keys must be present and in working order; that electric or hybrid vehicles must be returned with damage-free charging cables; that panel cracking or deviations from the original shape are not acceptable; and that vehicles with wraps or emblems must follow leasing company guidance on removal.
The updated guide also provides clearer definitions and visual examples of uneven tyre wear.
BVRLA director of member engagement Amanda Brandon said: “Vans are the workhorses of the UK economy, with one in ten workers depending on them across a wide range of industries.
“Ensuring they are properly maintained is essential, and our updated LCV Fair Wear and Tear Guide supports members and their customers in doing just that.
“The guide provides clear, consistent standards to help manage vehicles throughout their lease or flexi-rental lifecycle. It plays a crucial role in minimising disputes, supporting efficient de-fleeting, and ensuring vans are remarketed quickly and confidently to their next user.”
