# \#COVID-19 **URL:** https://forum.leasehackr.com/tag/covid-19/132.md [Latest](https://forum.leasehackr.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.leasehackr.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.leasehackr.com/tags.md) --- ## [What are you cooking? Show us your creations 🍔](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-are-you-cooking-show-us-your-creations/244901)
**Author:** [@michael](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 1472\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:28am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-are-you-cooking-show-us-your-creations/244901 "2026-10-21T01:28:09Z")
In the age of self-isolation and social distancing, I’ve been finding myself cooking a lot more. In fact, it’s one of the things I actually look forward to now. It’s a manageable fun “project” that you can finish in a re… --- ## [Gamers of lease hacker, what are you enjoying right now?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gamers-of-lease-hacker-what-are-you-enjoying-right-now/244471)
**Author:** [@HersheySweet](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/HersheySweet)\ **Replies:** 393\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gamers-of-lease-hacker-what-are-you-enjoying-right-now/244471 "2025-09-01T05:05:44Z")
What are you guys playing right now? Myself I’m stuck grinding the Divison 2, ironically a game about a post apocalyptic United States, post pandemic. --- ## [What are you watching? No spoilers, please](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-are-you-watching-no-spoilers-please/243920)
**Author:** [@anon92897398](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/anon92897398)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 12:57pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-are-you-watching-no-spoilers-please/243920 "2024-07-08T12:57:56Z")
With some extra indoor time comes some extra TV time. What are you watching? What’s good? We are devouring season 3 of Ozark. When I’m alone I’m watching Oz for like the fifth time. 100 Humans on Netflix is a good ba… --- ## [Vacation: How I miss thee](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/vacation-how-i-miss-thee/243310)
**Author:** [@Electric](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Electric)\ **Replies:** 332\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2022, 2:30pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/vacation-how-i-miss-thee/243310 "2022-01-24T14:30:07Z")
Thread title explains it all: Post a picture of where you wish you were right now. --- ## [Ally Financial Lease Transfers](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/ally-financial-lease-transfers/244128)
**Author:** [@glh280](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/glh280)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/ally-financial-lease-transfers/244128 "2023-06-29T18:46:18Z")
I spoke with Ally this morning to start the process of transferring my lease to a new owner. According to the Ally representative they are not doing lease transfers at this point because they are working from home and t… --- ## [Show us your desk! 👨🏻‍💻](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/show-us-your-desk/243394)
**Author:** [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Replies:** 444\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/show-us-your-desk/243394 "2023-04-22T18:01:19Z")
What’s your work from home setup these days? Any upgrades you are shopping for? --- ## [BMW Financial "We apologize but we are currently experiencing technical issues. Please try again later."](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/bmw-financial-we-apologize-but-we-are-currently-experiencing-technical-issues-please-try-again-later/259410)
**Author:** [@CapsCup2018](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/CapsCup2018)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/bmw-financial-we-apologize-but-we-are-currently-experiencing-technical-issues-please-try-again-later/259410 "2023-01-28T12:56:53Z")
I have been trying to create my account to pay my lease for two weeks. It shows this every time. I have tried multiple computers and browsers. I will give them a call today I was just wondering if anyone else was having … --- ## [COVID-19: Lease Deals, Lease Terminations, and More (FAQ)](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/covid-19-lease-deals-lease-terminations-and-more-faq/243017)
**Author:** [@michael](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/covid-19-lease-deals-lease-terminations-and-more-faq/243017 "2022-11-06T19:36:30Z")
With coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the U.S. growing exponentially, each of us can do our part to “flatten the curve” of this pandemic. By staying home, we’ll reduce the burden on our hospitals and save countless lives. … --- ## [OPEC Agrees to 10M🛢 cut - the gas price boredom thread](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/opec-agrees-to-10m-cut-the-gas-price-boredom-thread/244722)
**Author:** [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/opec-agrees-to-10m-cut-the-gas-price-boredom-thread/244722 "2022-10-07T00:33:01Z")
Up is down, black is white, cats are dogs Because none of you are driving anymore (pandemic much?) --- ## [GM offering automatic lease extension due to Coronavirus](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-offering-automatic-lease-extension-due-to-coronavirus/242626)
**Author:** [@Zogster](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Zogster)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 8:48pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gm-offering-automatic-lease-extension-due-to-coronavirus/242626 "2022-03-11T20:48:36Z")
Got an email from GMF yesterday with the following in it. Looks like you can extend your lease by one month without even contacting them: One-month automatic lease extension - If you are unable or choose not to return y… --- ## [Hertz files for bankruptcy](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/hertz-files-for-bankruptcy/256361)
**Author:** [@TypeSH](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/TypeSH)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/hertz-files-for-bankruptcy/256361 "2021-11-10T08:15:47Z")
Well it finally happened… https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/23/hertz-files-for-us-bankruptcy-protection-as-car-rentals-evaporate-in-pandemic.html While it’s a restructuring, highly like they’ll have to sell a large portion o… --- ## [Should you shop for a $1000+ car payment right now?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/should-you-shop-for-a-1000-car-payment-right-now/246385)
**Author:** [@joeblogs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/joeblogs)\ **Replies:** 524\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/should-you-shop-for-a-1000-car-payment-right-now/246385 "2021-05-21T23:44:49Z")
I keep seeing these posts and I find it mind boggling, seems like most people don’t even need a car right now and definitely not more than one in a household. Regardless, I am shocked to still see deals posted for over … --- ## [What Kind of Wine is Everyone Drinking?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-kind-of-wine-is-everyone-drinking/243960)
**Author:** [@Bostoncarconcierge](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Bostoncarconcierge)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/what-kind-of-wine-is-everyone-drinking/243960 "2021-03-19T22:17:19Z")
Personally, I am a huge fine of Italian wines. During this time (consuming a bit more than I usually do), I love to find great nightly drinkers that are sub $20. My top choice at the moment in this price point is: http… --- ## [Buying a car will never be the same](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/buying-a-car-will-never-be-the-same/256519)
**Author:** [@305Hackr](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/305Hackr)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/buying-a-car-will-never-be-the-same/256519 "2020-06-03T15:16:09Z")
Gonna be tough to up sell the nonsense if you’re not held hostage in the finance mgr office --- ## [GYM RATS - How are you guys holding up?!](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gym-rats-how-are-you-guys-holding-up/244270)
**Author:** [@TheBigTuna](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/TheBigTuna)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2021, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/gym-rats-how-are-you-guys-holding-up/244270 "2021-02-18T16:49:23Z")
Like the title says, I’m a big gym rat and keep a very active lifestyle in the gym. This quarantine is killing me. I’m now subjected to push ups, resistance bands and an ab wheel. Not much of a runner and don’t really c… --- ## [Insurance during Covid-19](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/insurance-during-covid-19/243977)
**Author:** [@Hackr0101](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Hackr0101)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/insurance-during-covid-19/243977 "2021-01-27T22:07:27Z")
I haven’t seen this discussed anywhere really, but has anyone had success in lowering their Insurance rates now that most are working from home and barely driving? --- ## [Carvana got Wise?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/carvana-got-wise/245042)
**Author:** [@StingerTT](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/StingerTT)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/carvana-got-wise/245042 "2021-01-14T22:48:53Z")
Just noticed in the forums (Audi-related) that folks who have tried selling their car to carvana recently has had their sales canceled. Carvana says they are now only doing trades, no more purchasing without a sale. Has… --- ## [Question for dealers and brokers](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/question-for-dealers-and-brokers/261577)
**Author:** [@Samaudibh](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Samaudibh)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/question-for-dealers-and-brokers/261577 "2020-11-08T01:10:04Z")
Question for dealers and brokers How is your June starting out? Are you seeing a lot of prospects asking for impossible deals due to the current conditions ? Would love to know your point of view on this. --- ## [Where is auto market headed?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/where-is-auto-market-headed/242236)
**Author:** [@kone](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/kone)\ **Replies:** 492\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/where-is-auto-market-headed/242236 "2020-11-01T19:27:48Z")
Once things “open up” where do y’all think the auto sales/leasing market goes? Before the stoppage I was very close to signing for a CX9 lease and selling my 19 CX5 to a CarMax-type place. Wondering if lease deals get … --- ## [Lease now or wait until inventory gets back?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/lease-now-or-wait-until-inventory-gets-back/277453)
**Author:** [@Looking4LeaseNow](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Looking4LeaseNow)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2020, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/lease-now-or-wait-until-inventory-gets-back/277453 "2020-09-06T01:46:42Z")
First of all I want to thank this forum as it has so much helpful information! Now I know no one has a magic 8 ball to predict inventory levels at dealerships BUT as car professionals and enthusiast who are in the “know… --- ## [Covid19 lease payment deferral ruined my credit score](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/covid19-lease-payment-deferral-ruined-my-credit-score/258460)
**Author:** [@valf](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/valf)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/covid19-lease-payment-deferral-ruined-my-credit-score/258460 "2020-08-20T16:27:10Z")
Just want to share my experience and maybe help someone. My monthly BMW lease payment is due every month on 30. On March 25 I called BMWFS to defer the next 2 lease payments. They said OK and they also sent me a written… --- ## [Anyone having difficulty returning their leases?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/anyone-having-difficulty-returning-their-leases/245685)
**Author:** [@michael](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/anyone-having-difficulty-returning-their-leases/245685 "2020-08-17T21:43:58Z")
A reporter from USA Today would like to know if people are having difficulty returning their expiring leases during the pandemic. I know many folks have been OK with extending their leases – especially if it’s a good de… --- ## [Car payment relief during Coronavirus + incentive programs such as 'zero interest' and deferred payments](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/car-payment-relief-during-coronavirus-incentive-programs-such-as-zero-interest-and-deferred-payments/241837)
**Author:** [@max\_g](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/max_g)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/car-payment-relief-during-coronavirus-incentive-programs-such-as-zero-interest-and-deferred-payments/241837 "2020-08-14T20:38:29Z")
https://www.edmunds.com/car-loan/car-payment-relief-during-coronavirus.html https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/coronavirus-zero-interest-car-loans-and-deals.html --- ## [Will rental cars flood the used market?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/will-rental-cars-flood-the-used-market/242042)
**Author:** [@joeblogs](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/joeblogs)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/will-rental-cars-flood-the-used-market/242042 "2020-08-03T18:43:38Z")
Here’s a theory or not, I was thinking about this as I drove past the very full rental lots at the airport. With travel at maybe a quarter of what it was a couple of weeks ago, well rental car companies off load cars? … --- ## [Are dealers more unresponsive than normal?](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/are-dealers-more-unresponsive-than-normal/263408)
**Author:** [@anon98469396](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/anon98469396)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/are-dealers-more-unresponsive-than-normal/263408 "2020-06-13T17:25:19Z")
I got my lease on a 2020 M340i the end of last year. I reached out to 20+ dealers and at least got some numbers from almost everyone. Most were terrible, but a few were good. My wife’s Nissan Murano (yes, I know they are… --- ## [Coronavirus vaccine testing begins](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/coronavirus-vaccine-testing-begins/257564)
**Author:** [@paranoidgarliclover](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/paranoidgarliclover)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/coronavirus-vaccine-testing-begins/257564 "2020-05-29T01:40:41Z")
I haven’t had much time to search, but any idea why an American company is testing people in… Australia??? --- ## [Autovin inspection cancelled (Jaguar)](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/autovin-inspection-cancelled-jaguar/244468)
**Author:** [@Norleaser](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/Norleaser)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/autovin-inspection-cancelled-jaguar/244468 "2020-05-24T11:29:00Z")
As the title states, the Autovin lease end inspection was cancelled for my F-type. My rear tires are right at 4/32” and I am debating throwing some used ones on so I don’t get hit for full replacement cost. I also have a… --- ## [BMW Lease Assumption/Transfer Not available due to COVID-19 - NOW Resumed 4/20/20](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/bmw-lease-assumption-transfer-not-available-due-to-covid-19-now-resumed-4-20-20/242772)
**Author:** [@kdm1230](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/kdm1230)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/bmw-lease-assumption-transfer-not-available-due-to-covid-19-now-resumed-4-20-20/242772 "2020-05-20T18:11:19Z")
Hello, I tried to initiate lease assumption process to transfer my 19 X3m40i. I called BMWFS today and found out they stopped taking all new lease transfer application as of 3/24. Its tentative till 4/13 and they will… --- ## [Blue Angel & Thunderbirds roadshow for COVID-19 First Responders](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/blue-angel-thunderbirds-roadshow-for-covid-19-first-responders/248686)
**Author:** [@CaptQ](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/CaptQ)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:23am UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/blue-angel-thunderbirds-roadshow-for-covid-19-first-responders/248686 "2020-05-19T01:23:28Z")
Coming to a major city new you. NY & NJ & PA tomorrow starting at noon. I believe there are other shows planned but not yet announced. Both teams will fly together at NY & NJ & PA tomorrow, and I believe DC / VA on Wed a… --- ## [The Corona Virus - Negative Equity - Superfund Thread](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/the-corona-virus-negative-equity-superfund-thread/254421)
**Author:** [@jeisensc](https://forum.leasehackr.com/u/jeisensc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/the-corona-virus-negative-equity-superfund-thread/254421 "2020-05-17T21:14:37Z")
Either for catharsis or posterity to future generations, I wanted to share a specific example of RV vs payoff, and what the big-three car buying services (Carvana, Vroom, and CarMax) are like today. My deal for referenc… [Next page](https://forum.leasehackr.com/tag/covid-19/132.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=COVID-19)