Auto blog has good advice. We had never leased before and were completely noobs. Lessons are
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The lease Company has a contractor who inspects your car. Meet them in person preferably at home. So u can see the report. If u have damage it can costs thousands.
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Yes the tires can’t be bald, the windows chipped or the bumpers dinged. They will charge you.
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Keep all the junk like keys and stuff that cane with the car. Also have the maintenance records and video your car like a rental. (It is after all).
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Wear and tear is in the eye of the beholder but less than a credit card stain should be ok. We out plastic mats down on everything.