In-Life Vehicle Inspections

Independent Fleet and Vehicle Inspection Services

DEKRA delivers impartial, nationwide fleet and commercial vehicle inspections designed for B2B organisations managing assets at scale. From in-life inspections to damage appraisals, grey fleet compliance, and end-of-term lease returns, our independent insights help reduce cost, improve transparency, and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Ensure your vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for business.

DEKRA’s independent inspections give you the visibility and control you need to manage your fleet with confidence. Whether you're overseeing operations, safety, compliance, or cost, our nationwide service supports smarter decisions—across every vehicle, every asset, every stage. From routine in-life checks to fleet audits, grey fleet compliance, and commercial vehicle inspections, we help you stay ahead of risk and optimise performance without bias or delays.

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How DEKRA Supports Your Role

Benefit	Description
Improved Driver Safety	Ensure vehicles meet safety and legal standards—especially important for grey fleet drivers.
Control End-of-Lease Costs	Avoid unexpected recharges by documenting vehicle condition throughout its lifecycle.
Objective Oversight	Detect vehicle misuse or damage early—especially in press, demo, or operational fleets.
Grey Fleet Compliance	Ensure employee-owned vehicles used for work meet duty-of-care and legal standards.
Predictive Budgeting	Use inspection data to better plan for repairs, downtime, and replacement cycles.

Why DEKRA?

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Benefit	Description
Faster Claims Resolution	Third-party inspections reduce disputes and accelerate settlement timelines.
Neutral Warranty Audits	Independent damage appraisals support fair warranty claim assessments.
Reduced Risk & Liability	Avoid legal complications by documenting condition clearly and consistently.
Higher Asset Value	1. Improve resale performance and protect investment at end-of-term. 2. Vehicles returned with minimal damage—especially outside BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear—remarket faster and more profitably. DEKRA inspections support this by identifying issues early, helping end users return vehicles in retail-ready condition. The result: reduced days to sell and improved residual values.
BVRLA Standard Alignment	Ensure fair, consistent vehicle return conditions aligned with leasing best practice.