PRACTICAL Car & Van Rental's move to establish corporate-owned 'flagship' outlets has seen the first four non-franchised operations - at Heathrow, Derby, Manchester Airport and Hereford - qualify for British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association membership.

More corporate locations are planned to be launched later this year and Practical is also hopeful that its 'Premier Club' - the top 40 performing outlets from its nationwide network of 160 franchises - will also soon meet BVRLA membership requirements.