- Do not exceed the number of kilometres the vehicle is allowed to be driven
- Maintain the vehicle responsibly
- Take care of maintenance issues as they arise to avoid more significant problems later
- Repair scratches, dings, stains to upholstery and replace any missing or broken parts before lease end
- Vehicle exterior and interior (rust, scratches, paint chips, stains)
- Neglected maintenance (oil changes, check engine light on)
- Tires and wheels (including tread depth
- Windshield and lamp lenses (scratches, cracks)
- Damaged electrical components
- Excess mileage
What to do before the vehicle return date:
- Review manufacturers' online tools and checklists to help determine if your vehicle will be subject to excess wear and tear charges.
- Take photos of the vehicle's interior and exterior to document issues that might raise the excess wear and tear charges.
- Consumers should contact the lessor and review the policies in the agreement to ensure there are no surprised when returning the vehicle.
- Have repairs estimated by an unbiased dealer. This may cost less than having the lessor handle the repairs.
- Keep all documents for your lease agreement, including maintenance records.
- Ask your dealer for copies of any work orders or repair invoices you are missing.
- Insist that you, or your dealer, be on site during the vehicle inspection as they are often conducted by third parties.
- Clean your vehicle before returning it to the dealership.
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