Turning in The Lease Vehicle

[Ave. H Horn]

So our lease is finally up on the wife's '04 Altima. Any advice for not getting screwed upon turn-in? What is the procedure for turning a vehicle over anyway?

F.Y.I.- we are under our mileage by 2K; no major (only very minor) dings; no tears/rips/burns in the leather or headliner; interior & carpets are cleaned & vacuumed (prob. could use a steamclean); 2 of 4 tires are decent, just passed state inspection (but prob.could use at min. 2 new tires). Are any of these factors gonna cost me money upon turn in?

Thanks.

 

[UTinBigD]

Just for kicks, if you are close to a Carmax, take it by for an esitmate and see if the price is at or above what your turn in price is. My last car I got over the turn in price and sold it there, but I doubt it get that lucky again.

 

[Roger]

Go get a car wash, put air in the tires, and if need be get a cheap oil change. Most the time they expect dings and nicks and aren't about to try and charge as they know you'll never come back if they do. If you still don't have a new car let them know you are looking and that you may look at a Nissan, if you want another Nissan they should be willing to let you walk away from a lot.

If your 2 tires are really bare then they might try and get you, in my leases it usually specifies how much tread there should be (I think 1/8 inch maybe).

The key is go in a week (or at least a day or two) early so that you have options other than paying for another month. You can turn around and go get things fixed elsewhere for cheaper.