Returning a Leased Car at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick

Returning a leased car near Cherry Hill, NJ can be a nerve-wracking experience—but it certainly doesn’t have to be that way. As long as you’re aware of what needs to happen before your return takes place, you can streamline the process, minimize lease-end fees, and drop off your leased car with confidence. We’re here to help!

Returning a Leased Car: Step-by-Step

Although you can schedule a pre-inspection with our service team or an independent mechanic, you don’t have to do so. However, since a pre-inspection can alert you to any issues that might result in excess lease end charges, giving you an opportunity to fix them before your return date, we recommend that you schedule a pre-inspection at least two or three months in advance.

1. Drive the vehicle into our dealership and fill out an odometer statement.
2. Our team members will inspect the vehicle for damage and wear. Fluid levels, tire wear, scratches, and damage to the interior will all be considered, among other factors.
3. If you’ve exceeded the mileage limit on your lease agreement or we find that your vehicle has taken on excessive wear while in your hands, you may be asked to pay lease-end penalties or fees. A full bill may not be available right away, but don’t hesitate to ask.
4. After returning a leased car, you can start a new lease on the same day or take your next steps elsewhere.

Before you visit our dealership, let us know if you’ll be starting a new lease at the time of your return. More interested in buying this time around? We can help with that, too. Telling us what kind of vehicle you’d like to drive improves your chances of finding it in stock on the day of your return. Start browsing our new and pre-owned inventories today!

Items to Bring When Returning a Leased Car

Everyone knows that you’ll need to return a leased car to the dealership, but what else should you bring with you when it’s time to turn in the vehicle? Here’s what you need to have on hand when returning a leased car:

• Vehicle inspection report
• Repair receipts
• Keys/spare keys
• Owner’s manual
• Maintenance records

We can look up some of these items for you if you’re not sure where to find them. Just contact us before you drive in from East Greenwich or Cranston, and let us know what we need to have at the ready!

Can You Return a Leased Car Early?

Even if you’ve enjoyed your lease, you might wonder if you can return a leased car early! You can, but returning a leased car early will not absolve you of what you still owe on the contract. You’ll still be responsible for any remaining payments (which you may cover in one lump sum) as well as any fees for excess wear and tear. In some cases, you may also face an early return penalty.

For these reasons, buying out the lease agreement or executing a car lease takeover are often better options than returning to the dealership before your lease is up. If you have questions about either of these options, reach out to our financing experts today.

Set Up Your Lease Return at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick

You can quickly and easily return your leased car at Mercedes-Benz of Warwick—even if you didn’t lease from us to begin with! We’re easy to reach from anywhere in the Providence area, and we offer new vehicle specials that can help you get more enjoyment out of every mile.