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End of lease inspection?
I’ll be turning in my X1 this Sept. with 26k miles (3 yrs/36k miles). Also purchased lease excess wear and tear that covers up to $5k as well. The car is in very good condition imo (tires prolly need to be replaced, both fog lights are cracked, three windshield chips and a couple minor scratches here and there from driving up and down Tahoe).
Any tips/advise on end of lease inspection? Should I have my insurance (USAA) replace my windshield? Looking back at my lease agreement how do I calculate the rent charge? (should have paid closer attention) Also, I got a rebate from USAA for $1k and yet they only gave me $930 for cap cost reduction. Why didn’t the I get the full amount? Apologies for the lengthy post. I appreciate any tips/advice/feedback |
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https://leasehackr.com/blog/2016/4/1...yments-by-hand Isn't your USAA rebate supposed to be applied by you? I've never done it, but the BMWCCA rebate is applied for by the buyer, not the dealership.
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I don’t put any money down. But I maxed out the 6 MSDs. We should have the same region since I’m in SF, ur in OC. It’s available to all usaa members. It’s valued at $1k but they only gave me $930 |
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By the way, BMW will mail you an overlay guide on what items are considered normal wear and tear. It looks like this: [img]https://pictures.dealer.com/f/fields...20a5dc271x.jpg[/img]
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07-02-2019, 03:08 PM | #6 |
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You can also turn in you lease to any BMW dealer, it doesn’t have to be where you bought it.
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07-02-2019, 11:13 PM | #7 |
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Not exactly true. From my past experience, if you have scratches longer than 1'' or so, and more than 2 on a single panel, you are in trouble. Just read the return instructions the manufacturer would send you about a month to the lease end.
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07-03-2019, 09:00 AM | #9 |
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So I'm not exactly sure how the lease wear and tear works but from my experience returning a 228 lease without the coverage
First if you're getting a new car with the deal you are returning your lease to, the salesman will probably help you out and get some of the repair and wear and tear charges thrown out. When i turned it my car, i had a chip in the windshield that i got sealed so there was no structural damage but of course the fix was pretty noticeable. When i returned it they noted that was a required replacement and were looking to charge me $600 for it but I asked my salesman if anything could be done and he was able to get taht taken off. So had i known, i would have just opted for a windshield replacement but then again i wonder if I wouldve needed an OEM replacement or what the standard is but i'm sure you can figure that out somewhere. Also the fog lights are pretty easy to replace yourself. I cracked my fog and i was able to find a replacement housing for under $100 and it took maybe 15 mins to swap (not particularly handy either). The minor scratches shouldn't be an issue i dont think. So not sure if your excess wear insurance covers the fog and windshield but if not i would def fix it because they'll charge you for it. |
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Better not to correlate a new lease with past damages. You are going to pay for it anyway, through getting less discounts on the new deal.
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They didn’t seem too crazy when buying a new car, not sure how it would be if you we’re walking.
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not correlate but just the fact that after i returned my lease and also walked away with a new finance i got hit with the end of lease repair bill. i emailed my saleman to see what he could do about it and he got it waived. nothing set in stone but im sure if i didnt just buy a car from him i would have no one to ask to look into it.
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07-03-2019, 09:51 PM | #13 |
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That’s why I’m somewhat relieved that I got the excess wear and tear protection. Paid almost $1.9k for it and covers me up to $5k. They will prolly replace the windshield (3-4 chips/cracks from rock damage/driving in the snow in Tahoe), both fog lights are cracked, and the usual wear and tear stuff.
Although I’ve read that most ppl decline any coverage offered at the finance office. I’ll prolly also decline in my upcoming second lease. Talked briefly with CS at FS and she stated ppl usually get dinged at least a few hundred to $1.2k max at end on lease inspection. |
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I've leased 6-7 BMWs and the only charge I ever got was for excess tire wear and it was about $200.
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^^^ Why don't you guys share how much damage there was on your returned leases? I am a very careful person that normally you would find my car parked all the way in the back of an empty parking lot. For my cars, one scratch in an obvious spot is too much.
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I think I’ll decline excess wear and tear on my upcoming second lease. This was my first time leasing - you live and learn. Even my car salesman said “they’re not petty” when it comes to the end of lease inspection.
For my next lease, im thinking of an x4 or mb glc. I didnt realize that the service maintenance is not included on mb leases. Yikes. Kinda makes a bmw lease for favorable. |
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They dinged me for my windshield $600, 2 fog lights $140, 2 tires $600, scratch in the rear bumper $400. It was just a pre inspection. I'm sure if I had these fixed on my own, it will cost less than half of what the total is. But I got excess wear and tear that covers me up to $5k - I paid for almost $2k (over priced, I know). Live and learn.
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The issues arise when they can deny a warranty claim because the owner failed to do proper documented maintenance. Given that BMW offers free maintenance, it's just smarter to go ahead and do it. The additional maintenance plan, which I mistakenly took because I tend to eat through brakes, is unnecessary.
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