| BVRLA
"The
aim of the BVRLA's Fair Wear & Tear Guide is to provide an industry-wide,
accepted standard as to what constitutes fair wear and tear for
contract hired and leased vehicles on their return to BVRLA Members
at the end of contract."
A
copy of BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) Fair
Wear and Tear Guide can be ordered here.
'Drivers
and fleet operators can expect to incur refurbishment charges if
a vehicle is returned with unreasonable levels of wear and tear
or unrepaired damage.'
According to latest research for FN50, 37% of returned cars incur
a fair wear and tear recharge averaging £231.
However
figures vary significantly between car leasing companies, ranging
from 8% to 78% of cars and from £51 to £600 in charges.
Source:
Fleet News Net FN50 - 2004 |