How to Return Your Chevrolet Lease

When it comes to the end of your Chrysler lease, knowing what steps to take will help make a more enjoyable experience for you. Knowing and understanding your responsibilities and what steps to take prior to and at your turn-in appointment will save time at your appointment as well as save money. Your goal coming into the actual turn-in appointment should be to know exactly what to expect from the process, what your responsibilities are, and what condition your vehicle is in. That includes understanding any additional costs that may be incurred, such as excess mileage and wear.

Making The Process Simple

If you look at the end of the lease as a linear process, it becomes much easier to understand. When you know that you are getting close to the end of your lease, it’s time to start thinking about what it means to you in terms of your current and possible next vehicle. Next, you will be required to conduct a turn-in inspection that can be facilitated at your originating GM dealership, home, or workplace and be completed by AutoVIN. After the completion of the vehicle inspection, you will receive a condition report itemizing all wear and tear charges on your vehicle.

Prepping Your Vehicle For Turn In

When it comes time to prepare your vehicle for turn-in, one of the most important tasks is to ensure your vehicle is clean inside and outside. At this time, you should ensure that any and all personal items are removed from the vehicle in all areas. When it comes time for turn in, ensure that any items that were present when the vehicle was delivered are present for turn-in (Things like keys, fobs, mats, owners manual, headphones, etc…). Aftermarket add-ons that you have added to the vehicle should be taken off and the original factory parts reinstalled as well. Any repairs that are done will need to have the receipts sent to GM financial prior to the final turn in of your vehicle as well.

Understanding Your Lease Responsibilities

In order to avoid unnecessary surprises and additional costs knowing the condition of your vehicle and what that means is important.That is easy to use online tools, like our wear tool and its subsequent table to help you know exactly where your vehicle sits in terms of condition and overall wear. That means knowing the difference between normal wear and excess. Our convenient online guide will help you learn the difference between the two. Additionally, knowing your lease responsibilities when it comes to things like your vehicle's mileage allowance will help reduce or eliminate additional fees at your lease turn-in.

At Your Turn In Appointment

When it comes to your lease turn-in, the process is relatively simple and will take very little time to actually complete once you reach the dealership. This is because of the inspection taking place prior to the actual turn-in itself. As well as the work that you have put in prior to the turn-in appointment, understanding your lease ensures that you know what is going on at all times. At the time of the actual turn-in, you will be required to fulfill any final financial commitments that you may have with your lease in terms of excess wear and mileage, fill out any necessary paperwork for your vehicle’s turn-in, the outright purchase, or your current vehicle, or complete the process for a new lease.