At the end of a vehicle lease, before the vehicle return comes the lease-end inspection. This visual inspection of your vehicle is to check for any damages to the vehicle that exceeds what is considered normal wear and tear. At the end, you will receive a bill for any damages to the vehicle that were discovered. But what exactly falls under that category of damage that you could be responsible for?
The Lease Inspection
The lease return process commences about 90 days before the end of the lease contract. The leasing company will reach out to schedule a lease-end inspection. An independent third party conducts the inspection and is free to the lessee. The inspector will come out to the lessee’s home or office and the inspection is usually no longer than 45 minutes.
Most inspectors pay attention to the following when determining excessive wear and tear:
- Dents, dings scratches, and scrapes on the body of the vehicle
- Curb rash and damage to the wheels
- Cracks or pitting on the windshield and other windows
- Excessive wear on the tires
- Tears and stains on the interior upholstery that can’t be cleaned out during a normal wash
Stay Ahead Of The Curve
Curbed wheels and scratches, dents, and cracks to the bumpers are very common on any vehicle. This is especially the case for vehicles that live in dense urban areas. This can end up being very costly to a lessee when it comes time to return their vehicle. So what can someone do to protect themselves from an expensive lease return day? This is where All-Fit comes in.
All-Fit products help cut costs and protect your vehicle during the duration of the lease. Some of our best products for this include:
All-Fit Lip Kit
The All-Fit lip kit is an easy-to-install, durable, flexible lip that can be applied on the front bumper or side skirts. The All-Fit lip kit protects your vehicle’s bumper and side skirts from scraping and curb damage. It also delivers a more aggressive lowered look for your vehicle, a great option for sports cars or performance cars. Learn more about lips on performance cars in this post. Installed using a 3M durable double-sided adhesive, the All-Fit lip kit is as easy to remove as it is to install. Peel off the lip and wipe off the adhesive with an alcohol-based cleaner and your leased vehicle is ready to be returned.
All-Fit Rim Trim™
The sound of hearing your wheels scrape against the curb can bring agony to anyone. The unsightly appearance of the curb rash is painful. All-Fit Rim Trim™ is a stylish way to protect your leased vehicle’s wheels from curb damage. Like the All-Fit Lip Kit, the All-Fit Rim Trim™ is applied using 3M double-sided adhesive. This allows for an easy installation and mess-free removal.
All-Fit Edge Trim
The edges of your doors are susceptible to scratches, chips, and scrapes from day-to-day use. Reduce the damage to your vehicle using our All Fit Edge Trim. Applied using an adhesive, the All-Fit Edge Trim is easy to install and remove. This gives you one less thing to worry about when it comes time for your lease-end inspection.
Summary
Leasing a vehicle is an excellent opportunity to own a new vehicle while keeping total ownership costs lower. Yet, if you’re not careful, leasing can become very expensive when it comes time to return your vehicle. Your lease return day should be a joyous one, it is the time to get into a new vehicle after all. It is important to stay informed on the lease return process and make sure you take care of and protect your vehicle. This will not only protect your pocketbook but will translate to an effortless lease return process.
