Returning a Leased Car

Whether you’re considering returning a leased car early or you’re making preparations near the end of your lease, you’ll be happy to know that returning a leased car is a pretty straightforward process. With the finance center at Victory Nissan of Dickson, explore your lease-end options, and dive into the answer to “can you return a leased car early?” Then, be sure to stop into our dealership in Dickson for all your car buying and leasing needs. 

What to Bring When Returning a Leased Car

You’ve likely had your leased vehicle for a couple of years, so you’ll want to take the time to gather the necessary information before stopping into the dealership at the end of your lease. Here are the items you should bring with you: 

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

If you’re not able to locate some of these items, we may be able to look them up for you at the dealership. Contact us if you have any questions about what to bring at the end of your lease. 

How to Return a Leased Car

Returning your leased car early or at the end of your lease begins by simply bringing your vehicle to the dealership, even if you’ve leased it from another dealership. Let’s take a look at the return process:

1. Bring your leased vehicle to the dealership. 
2. Your vehicle will be inspected by one of our specialists for its quality, damage, and other factors. 
3. Keep in mind that any mileage over the limit and other damages will be subjected to penalty fees. 
4. After the inspection is complete, you have a couple of options. You can choose to upgrade to a newer model with a new lease, take home your current leased vehicle, or purchase any of the new or used vehicles in our inventory. 

Can You Return a Leased Car Early?

The answer to “can you return a leased car early?” depends on your leasing company. However, most companies allow for returning a leased car early, but that doesn’t mean you’re not responsible for paying off the owed amount, including any penalty fees. Once you return your leased vehicle, you’re free of the monthly lease payments, and you’re free to choose whether you want to upgrade to a newer lease model. 

Explore Your Car Buying Options with Victory Nissan of Dickson!

Now that you know returning a leased car won’t throw a wrench in your plans around Franklin, be sure to take advantage of our vehicle finder service to find the perfect car for your daily commute. Weigh whether you want to continue leasing or if buying is the right option by comparing buying vs. leasing, and don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any car-buying questions.