The BVRLA has welcomed 73 new members across all its categories of membership during the first six months of 2015.

The BVRLA’s total membership has exceeded 750, which is a ten-year high. The association has welcomed 73 new members across all categories of membership during the first half of 2015.

The growth has been partly attributed to the strengthening economy and also the rising popularity of vehicle leasing and rental; it is also a reflection of the role that BVRLA plays to enable members to achieve and maintain compliance in an increasingly regulated industry.

The BVRLA has been working closely over the last 18 months with the Competition and Markets Authority in its review of the car rental sector, as well as the Financial Conduct Authority in its development of a consumer credit regime.

In addition, the association’s Conciliation Service has recently become one of the first alternative dispute resolution services to be approved by the Trading Standards Institute in the UK.

BVRLA Chief Executive, Gerry Keaney, said;

“We are delighted to welcome all these members into the association and look forward to working with them in the future.

“They have chosen to be part of a vibrant, collaborative trade body that promotes best practice and campaigns on behalf of the industry and its customers. We know they will wear the logo with pride.”