Returning a Leased Car at Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet of New Haven

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If your lease is coming up or you’re curious about returning a leased car early, then you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that the return process is quite simple. Learn about how returning a leased car works with the finance center at Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet of New Haven, and let us help you discover your end-of-lease options. Visit our dealership near New Haven for all of your car-buying and car-leasing needs.

Items to Bring When Returning a Leased Car

When you return your leased vehicle to our dealership near Hamden, you’ll want to be sure that you have some necessary items that will help the lease return process go as smoothly as possible. Here is what you’ll want to bring with you to the dealership: 

  • Vehicle inspection report
  • Repair receipts
  • Keys/spare keys
  • Owner’s manual
  • Maintenance records

If you forget any of these items or can’t find them, then we can look up most of these items for you. Reach out to us for any other questions on what to bring before you return your lease. 

Returning a Leased Car Step by Step

Returning your leased vehicle is as simple as dropping it off at our dealership. Keep in mind that you can still return your leased car to Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet of New Haven even if you leased your vehicle from another dealership in the Branford area. Here is how the lease return process goes:

  1. You’ll drop off your vehicle at our dealership. 
  2. One of our specialists will inspect the vehicle for damage, overall quality, and other important factors. 
  3. Any extra miles on the odometer that exceed the restrictions or any wear and tear are subject to penalty fees. 
  4. Once the inspection process of your vehicle is complete, you can upgrade to a newer model for a new lease, buy out your current leased vehicle, or walk away and go for any of our new or used vehicles. 

Returning a Leased Car Early

Can you return a leased car early? You’ll need to check with your specific leasing company, but most companies allow for an early return on a lease. If you do return your lease early, then you’ll be responsible for paying off the owed amount, including any penalty fees and other fees. When you return your lease early, you won’t be responsible for monthly lease payments, and you’ll still have the option of upgrading to a newer lease model if you choose. 

Let the finance team know if there are any other questions that we can answer for you, and drop off your lease to our dealership in East Haven. 

Set Up Your Lease Return at Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet of New Haven

Not only can you return a lease early, but you can be in and out of the dealership and back to your day in no time when you return your lease at Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet of New Haven. Contact us for more information.

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