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As you close in on your lease end date you have several options for your lease end process, one of these options is to return your leased vehicle to Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Boise. There are several steps to take and things to know before returning your leased vehicle to prevent any unexpected charges and fees. This first step you should take is scheduling a pre-return inspection.

Lease Pre-Return Inspection

The Pre-Return Inspection is meant to help you maintain control of your lease by eliminating any surprises on your final bill. The pre-inspection is a free and easy assessment to determine your vehicles wear. Scheduling your pre-inspection about 4 months from your end of lease date allows time to schedule any necessary repairs or consider other options if your leased vehicle has acquired excess wear and/or miles, as these will result in additional charges at turn-in.

Benefits of taking advantage of our Pre-Return Inspection:

  • Flexible & convenient scheduling.
  • Easy to access location (right off the Franklin exit on Auto Dr.)
  • No surprise excess wear charges on your final bill.
  • Free comprehensive assessment of your vehicle's wear.
  • Opportunity to visit our dealership before turning in your leased vehicle.

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Miles and Wear 101

Miles

Knowing where your current mileage is at compared to your allocated miles on your lease agreement will help you stay in control of your end of lease process. It may also prevent you from occurring any additional mileage fees because you'll know not to take your car on that impromptu road trip to California next weekend when you don't have enough miles left to keep you under your allotted miles.

You want to be sure to check your lease agreement to confirm the total allocated miles for your lease. Mileage allowances will vary lease to lease, so you want to make sure you know the correct allotted miles for your current vehicle that you are driving. Excess miles, or any miles driven over the maximum miles outlined in your lease agreement, will result in an additional charge at return. Your lease agreement also outlines a per-mile charge for any excess miles driven.

Wear

Wear can be broken down into two categories, normal wear and excess wear. Normal wear is expected and accounted for. Although, you are responsible for any excess wear which will result in additional charges at time of return.


Normal Wear: normal day-to-day wear. Does not result in additional charges.
For example...

  • Minor and expected imperfections
  • A few small door dings
  • Minor paint scratches and chips
  • Tire tread worn to no less than 4/32 inch

Excess Wear: any wear caused outside the realm of ordinary, day-to-day wear. Such damage will result in additional charges. To protect against additional charges, repairs should be completed prior to lease agreement ending.
Occurrenced include:

  • Abuse, neglect or poor maintenance
  • Damage or physical alteration
  • Use of inferior parts and materials for repair


Determining Wear: The Wear Table

CRACKS, SCRAPES, SCRATCHES, DINGS, DENTS, RUST/CORROSION AND SUB-PAR REPAIRS

  • Individual instances of damage over two inches if the cost to repair does not exceed $100
  • Scratches that can be buffed out during reconditioning
  • Single instances of damage two inches or less in diameter, excluding hail damage and punctures

GLASS WINDSHIELD

  • Cracks, stars or stone chips 1/2 inch or less in diameter

GLASS/LENSES: LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND LAMPS

  • Cracks two inches or less

TIRES

  • Tread of at least 4/32 inch when measured at the shallowest point
  • Tire type/size must comply with manufacturer’s recommendations

WHEELS

  • Scuffs or minor nicks to wheels or wheel covers

STRUCTURAL / UNIBODY / FRAME

  • Absent or nonfunctional exterior parts are chargeable in all instances

CRACKS, SCRAPES, SCRATCHES, DINGS, DENTS, RUST/CORROSION AND SUB-PAR REPAIRS

  • Excess overspray, conspicuous sand/grinding marks, uneven texture or poor color match greater than two inches in diameter
  • One or more occurrences of body, bumper or molding damage greater than two inches in size
  • Punctures or cracks to painted surfaces that will exceed $100 to repair
  • All substandard repair or damage that comprises the safety or structural integrity of the vehicle
  • Any defect that reduces market appeal or impairs vehicle appearance

GLASS WINDSHIELD

  • Damage greater than 1/2 inch in diameter or any hole

GLASS/LENSES: LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND LAMPS

  • Cracks exceeding two inches

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE

  • Incomplete or subpar repairs
  • Any vehicle system/mechanical failure caused by noncompliance with manufacturer’s recommended maintenance program
  • Broken or malfunctioning equipment
  • Any replacement component that fails to meet manufacturer’s specifications

TIRES

  • Tires in any condition that represents a risk to driver/passenger’s safety including cuts, sidewall plugs and gouges
  • Non-matching or improper tire sizes
  • Studded tires

WHEELS

  • Cracked, bent, mismatched or broken wheels or wheel covers
  • Wheels/wheel covers that are not original equipment or of equal quality, function and design

AFTERMARKET MODIFICATIONS

  • Any modification to the vehicle’s performance components, suspension or fuel system
  • Any change to paint color, non-factory paint scheme or wrapping
  • Engraved, etched or tinted glass
  • Spray-on bed liners not installed by dealer
  • This list is for reference only and may not specify all instances of chargeable vehicle modifications

BURN HOLES

  • Burn holes 1/8 inch or less in diameter

CUTS, TEARS AND SINGED AREAS

  • Cuts, tears and singed areas 1/2 inch or less in diameter

STAINS

  • Removable stains

MISSING EQUIPTMENT OR BROKEN PARTS

  • Any replacement equipment that does not meet manufacturer’s specifications of comparable design, function and quality
  • Any absent equipment or damaged parts (including DVDs for the GPS system, DVD player headphones, DVD remote control, convertible boot, key fobs etc.)

BURN HOLES

  • Burn holes larger than 1/8 inch in diameter

CUTS, TEARS AND SINGED AREAS

  • Tears, rips, cuts and singed areas exceeding 1/2 inch in diameter

STAINS

  • Irremovable stains or any stain that requires replacement of upholstery or carpeting

The Wear Tool

See how your car measures up using Chrysler Capitals Wear Tool. We still recommend taking your vehicle in for a pre-return inspection, but this will give you a better idea of the current condition of your vehicle. Keep in mind, some repairs may be covered under warranty or insurance.

Wear Tool

End of Lease Check List

Returning your vehicle:

Have the following with you during your return appointment:


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