Leasing brokers celebrate a decade of achievement

The BVRLA held its first ever Leasing Broker Lunch this week, celebrating ten years of broker membership of the association.

More than 70 guests attended the lunch at the Landmark London hotel, including leasing brokers, vehicle manufacturers and other representatives from the wider industry. The event was sponsored by four of the leasing broker sector’s key funders – Arval, Lex Autolease, Network – a LeasePlan brand, and Ogilvie Fleet.

Paul Huxford of PHVC Vehicle Management, who chairs the BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee, said that the last ten years had been a very successful partnership.

“We have worked really hard to raise standards of professionalism – embracing the BVRLA Code of Conduct and conciliation service and sharing best practice within the industry.

“Meanwhile, the BVRLA has provided us with a huge amount of information and advice, ensuring that we are prepared for any upcoming legislative challenges and giving us valuable extra credibility with both funders and manufacturers.

“I believe that BVRLA leasing brokers are now really beginning to reap the rewards from this relationship.”

The BVRLA currently has around 130 leasing broker members and is working hard to recruit the remaining 10-20% of the mainstream B2B broker sector that are not yet in membership.

BVRLA Gerry Keaney said: “BVRLA leasing brokers make a large contribution to the association and the industry.

“As well as being active participants in association’s activities and events, the broker channel is also responsible for much of the vital new leasing business coming from the SME sector.”