Lease Turn-In Service
The Lease Inspection
More than a quarter of new-car sales last year were not sales but leases. The leasing rate in the United States was higher last year than at any time in more than a decade, according to Edmunds.com and Kelley Blue Book data.
Although there is some variation in the process, the lease turn-in process typically starts about 90 days before the end of the contract. The leasing company (technically called the "lessor") will contact you to let you know your lease contract is ending. It will then contact you to schedule an appointment to inspect your car. Any vehicle damage that will cost more than an average amount of money to refurbish is called excessive wear and tear.
Our technicians note the size and depth of dents and scratches and enter this information and other problems into an industry-standard computerized template that estimates the repair cost. The lease inspectors will go through the same process. The advantage of our service is that the cost to get the vehicle in turn-in condition is considerably lower than having the dealer do the work. Based on years of experience, we highly recommend having interior and exterior detailing done on the vehicle.
Take the Twin Ridge 5 Point Lease Turn-In Survey
Check the following items that apply to your vehicle and bring them when you come in.
- Dents, dings, scratches, and scrapes on the exterior
- Damage to bumpers, rims, and wheels, significantly "curbed" wheels
- Cracks, stars, and/or excessive pitting in the windshield and/or other windows
- Abnormal or excessive wear to the tires.
- Tares and/or stains in the upholstery that can't be repaired or cleaned with normal refurbishing