Volvo Lease Return - Can dealership charge after inspection

[gramesmith]

My leased Volvo front bumper lost the clear coat when I accidentally rubbed the car against the garage wall.

The lease inspection is complete and the inspector did not make a note of it. I am wondering whether Volvo can still charge me for this repair after I return to a dealership next month. Volvo has my MSD.

[forbs]

Most don’t, but if he dealer is buying it (versus grounding it), he might try something.

[aronchi]

Yes they can. Dealers do a final appraisal. Typically, you won’t be charged though

[Ursus]

Does this fall under allowed 10" scratch?

[Harry657ha]

They allow 10 inch scratches??

[JamesBond]

I thought it was credit card size

[Ursus]

It was 10" long time ago, maybe it changed or maybe not
https://www.volvocarfinancialservices.com/end-of-lease/excess-wear-and-use

[gramesmith]

Thanks. I got a $800 quote from a local body shop for the repair. When I don’t get a car wash the scratch isn’t obvious, a little worried whether the dealership could somehow end up charging me $3K to replace the bumper for this minor scratch.

[BoardWalkNJ]

@gramesmith

whether the dealership could somehow end up charging me $3K to replace the bumper for this minor scratch.

1. The dealership wouldn’t be the one to charge you. It’d be VCFS.
2. That’s not a “minor” scratch. That’s pretty severe as far as scratches go

[gramesmith]

Thanks. I might as well get it fixed before I return the car, some peace of mind