Steps to Returning Your Lease Centennial CO
You've had a good time driving around Centennial, Aurora, or Denver, CO, but now the end of your lease is approaching. With the end in sight, you may be wondering what exactly you'll need to do when the time comes, and our team at Mile High Honda is here to help.
To help you prepare for the big day, our team has provided a look into the steps to returning your lease. Continue reading to find out more!
Step 1: Preparing Your Lease For Return
Before returning your leased ride, there are a few things you'll want to take care of to make
sure you're giving it back in the best possible condition.
Wear and Tear Repair
First, you'll want to repair any excessive wear on the leased vehicle. While normal wear is expected and typically built into your lease agreement, you may be charged for any dents, dings, tears, cracks, or other blemishes over a certain size upon return.
To help with this, you'll usually have a pre-inspection roughly three months before the end of your lease. Here, an inspector will look over your leased vehicle and then present you with a list of issues to address.
Clean and Organize
You'll want to make sure your leased vehicle is clean inside and out. Stop by the car wash to get the exterior looking nice and shiny. Then, be sure to clean out the interior and remove any personal items from the vehicle. If you've used any connectivity features, also be sure to clear any saved personal information as well.
Next, you'll want to have your information in order. Gather your lease paperwork, and be sure to return all the original equipment and accessories that came with the leased vehicle. These include:
- Keys and fobs
- Original wheels
- Original floor mats
- Cargo covers
- Owner's manual
You'll also want to double-check the vehicle's current mileage against the lease agreement to make sure you've stayed within the agreed-upon mileage cap.
Step 2: The Return
Once your vehicle is ready, it's time to contact the dealer to arrange an appointment to return the lease. When you arrive,
there are a few things that will happen.
The Final Inspection
Similar to the pre-inspection, your leased vehicle will be looked over for any outstanding wear and tear. Issues found during the pre-inspection may be double-checked in the final inspection. As mentioned before, you may be charged for the repairs of any excess wear and tear that's found, but if everything is up to snuff, you're good to go!
Decisions, Decisions
When returning your lease, you may very well decide to simply turn it in and walk away, but this is just one of a few options you may have at the end of your lease. If you've liked your time with your leased vehicle, you can choose to extend your current agreement, or you may even decide to buy it outright.
If you have your eye on another vehicle you'd like to try, you can also choose to lease another model after returning your current lease.
Get Ready to Return
We hope this guide has helped drivers in Centennial, Aurora, and Denver, Colorado, to prepare for returning their leased vehicles. If you have any questions about the steps to returning your lease, feel free to contact our team at Mile High Honda!