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Code of Conduct Changes - 2020
Overview of the key changes made to the BVRLA's rental and commercial vehicle Codes of Conduct for 2020.
Rental vehicle security scheme (how to comply)
The aim of this guidance is to support BVRLA members with understanding the requirements of the 10-point Code of Practice (CoP) of the UK Rental Vehicle Security Scheme (RVSS).
Air Quality - Electric Vehicle Initiatives
Current policies and support available to support electric vehicle take up in the UK
Where are the Clean Air Zones?
Over 60 local authorities are currently considering new clean air measures including the potential introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZs). As a result almost every corner of the UK will be implementing some form of air improvement strategy within the next few years.
VAT – treatment of PCPs and similar contracts
This guidance has been prepared by KPMG to help BVRLA members understand how to treat personal contract purchases and similar contracts.
Senior Managers and Certification Regime
Following the application of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime to the banking sector in 2013, from the 9th of December 2019 the SM&CR will also become enforceable for all FCA solo-regulated consumer credit firms. The SM&CR will replace the current Approved Persons Regime for SM&CR firms.
Pre-Action Debt Protocols
Overview of the procedures which need to be followed for recovering debts from customers.
Company Car Tax Averaging Tax Rules
A single national scheme for calculating company car tax exists with HM Revenue and Customs for circumstances where staff have a contractual right to use a vehicle for private purposes, which includes travelling to and from work, but they are not allocated a specific car due to the nature of the employers’ business.
V5C Registration Certificate
The new V5C registration certificate (log book) was launched on 15th April. The revised design improves the customer’s experience and has been simplified to aid the DVLA’s transition to digital.
Vehicle Type Approval - Brexit
Overview of what may happen to regulations around approval of new vehicle types in the event of a no deal scenario.