As your leasing contract comes to a close, it’s a good idea to \ncarefully inspect your vehicle for evidence of wear and tear, as repairs\n that aren’t covered by the fair wear and tear policy can be corrected \nby you for often a lower cost than if the funder were to repair them \npost handover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here at Lease Car, we contact our customers before the car goes back \nto ensure there are no hidden surprises or fees, of course if you are \ncareful they can be avoided altogether, ensuring you leave a contract \nhappy and with those spare pounds still in your pocket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We’ve put together a quick list of the common mistakes leasers make \nwhen it comes to handing their motor back at the end of their contract. \nAvoid these and ensure you aren’t presented with a \u2018damage recharge’, \naka an invoice to pay: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mileage is tricky. Sometimes you need to make more trips than \nanticipated, resulting in those numbers ticking over far more quickly \nthan you’d like. When you take out a lease deal ensure the mileage you \nestimate is fairly accurate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take a look at your most recent MOT and the one before that and if \nnothing has changed since then (i.e. you haven’t changed your commute to\n work or moved away) then this should be a fairly accurate portrayal of \nyour annual mileage. If your mileage changes significantly in the middle\n of a lease contract, contact the company and amend the agreement to \nreflect this to ensure you are aware of the potential cost beforehand, \nrather than having a surprise at the end of your contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We understand that scuffs and scrapes happen when you’re out and \nabout in your lease car, there is a line between what is acceptable and \nunacceptable. If you lease a car through us, for example, we are happy \nto accept vehicles with scratches of less than 25mm in length and dents \nup to 10mm if the paintwork is not damaged. However, it is important you\n read up on what your leaser will accept before handing the car back and\n fixing anything that doesn’t meet their requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You could walk into Halfords, pick out a car paint colour similar to \nthe car you’re leasing and fill in the scratches with this, but it is \nnever going to look as good as a repair completed by a reputable garage.\n Ensure you have any repairs professionally carried out, or you could be\n paying double the amount to have them fixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important that the car is returned clean, with no soiling to the\n interior and no bad odours inside. A professional valet should get your\n car looking as good as new and is recommended before handing your \nvehicle back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a good idea to check your vehicle over 10-12 weeks before \nhanding it back to your lease company. This ensures you have time to get\n any necessary repairs done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important you have your lease vehicle serviced annually by the \ndealer and that your service book is stamped correctly. Keeping your \nvehicle roadworthy and in top condition will minimise the effect of \ndepreciation and ensure you leave the leasers fee free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Perhaps you’ve used your lease vehicle to promote your business, \nusing a decal or a car magnet sign? That’s no problem! However, these \nmust be fully removed and you should ensure there is no damage to the \npaintwork underneath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chips are a common issue when we drive at high speeds, on roads being\n resurfaced and even motorways, but a small chip can shatter a \nwindscreen if left too long. So it is important that you not only get \nthis fixed to avoid a fee but to ensure the safety of the person behind \nthe wheel of the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should regularly check under the bonnet, especially before long \njourneys, to ensure your fluids are at the right level and it’s \nimportant these are topped up before returning your lease vehicle. Check\n the oil, window washer fluid, brake fluid and coolant to ensure they \nare correct. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
All leasing companies should adhere to the BVRLA standard when \ninspecting cars returned by customers. That’s why it’s a good idea to \ncheck this yourself and compare your vehicle to what the guide says is \nacceptable. Request a copy through your lease company and feel confident\n that you have used the correct guidelines while checking over your \nlease car. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As your leasing contract comes to a close, it’s a good idea to carefully inspect your vehicle for evidence of wear and tear, as repairs that aren’t covered by the fair wear and tear policy can be corrected by you for often a lower cost than if the funder were to repair them post handover….","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n