What is classified as “excessive wear and tear” on a leased car?

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What is classified as “excessive wear and tear” on a leased car?

J Brickley Answered question August 13, 2021
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What is classified as “fair” and “excessive” wear and tear varies depending on the car manufacturer. The specifics are usually indicated on the website where you’ll likely come cross the “Wear & Use” section. If your lease vehicle is a Ford, you’ll find a comprehensive guide on their website that distinguishes normal wear and use from excess wear and use. 

Ford UK for example, has a downloadable guideline on Wear and Tear. It includes various categories and clearly states what is acceptable and what will incur extra charges. In the case of dents, isolated dents under 45 mm in diameter are acceptable wear and tear, provided that the surface finish is not broken and there is no crease in the panel. Otherwise, dents that exceed 45 mm in diameter, or multiple dents less than 45 mm, and any other dents where the primer or metal is exposed—these kinds of wear and tear will be chargeable. 

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J Brickley Answered question August 13, 2021
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When the lease comes to an end, you have to return the vehicle to the dealer. The car will undergo an inspection where a representative will assess the condition of the leased vehicle and make note of any damages or wear and tear.

It’s important that you clearly understand your lease contract so that you have a better idea of what falls under “normal wear and tear” and what is classified as “excessive”. In general, minimal scratches, stains, small cracks and nicks, and other forms of damage that are less than half an inch may be regarded as normal. That said, it’s safe to assume that damages beyond that, those that will require the replacement of missing parts, punctures, clearly visible exterior damage, burns, and stains – all these fall under excessive wear and tear.

The specifics will vary depending on your dealer that’s why it’s a must that you are well aware of the terms and conditions on your car lease contract to avoid having to pay hefty charges at the end of the term. And once you’ve settled all payments and are ready to get a new car, get in touch with Rodo for the best car lease deals.

Isabelle Barunga Answered question September 20, 2020