I have signed a new Mercedes lease through a broker here and need to return current lease to the dealership.
However, I’m too sure about the entire process. I have read that some people can easily just swap the old car for a new car. While others suggested to get inspection before hand. The broker/dealership is well aware of the lease return when I signed the deal, but I just worry that I would get excessive charged since there are two damage( one small scratch on the side + one damage on the front bumper).
I was supposed to pickup this Saturday, but Mercedes finance called me about the lease return inspection.
Can anyone offer some insight what is going to happen?
Since you’re not trading your current car in, the lease return process is completely separate from the leasing a new car process. Focusing now on just the lease return process:
Schedule your lease end inspection ASAP with AutoVIN.
Once the inspection is done you’ll know exactly how much you owe to just turn your car in. Depending on how minor the damage is you might not owe anything, but you won’t know until you get the inspection done.
If there are any damage charges, then it’s up to you whether you just pay the charge or try to get it fixed yourself before you turn the car in.
Once the above is settled, just turn your old car in at your leisure.
