Returning a Leased Car

If your lease is ending or you’re wondering about returning a leased car early, you’ll be surprised to learn that the return process is simple. But can you return a leased car early? In the following guide, the Land Rover North Haven finance team will discuss what returning a leased car involves. If you have additional questions, call 203-453-7060 to speak to one of our staff members!

Items to Bring When Returning a Leased Car

When you’re returning your leased vehicle to our dealership near Branford, you want to be sure that you have the necessary items to make the process go as smoothly as possible. Here’s what you’ll need to bring along to the dealership:

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

If you’ve forgotten anything or misplaced your documents, we can look up most of them. You can always contact us about what else is needed when returning a lease.

Returning a Leased Vehicle Step-by-Step

Returning your leased model is as simple as dropping it off at our North Haven dealership. Even if you’ve leased the car from a different Madison-area dealership, you can return it to us. Here’s how the lease return process will go:

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

Returning a Leased Car Early

Can you return a leased car early? You need to check with your specific North Haven-area lender, but most will allow for an early lease return. If you return your leased vehicle early, you will be responsible for paying off the owed amount, including any penalties and additional fees. Returning a leased car early means you won’t be responsible for monthly lease payments and you can still upgrade to a newer lease model if you choose to.

Schedule Your Lease Return With Land Rover North Haven

Not only can you return a leased car early, our team is here to help you navigate every step of this process. If you want to learn more about what a lease buyout involves, check out our guide. For those considering upgrading to a newer lease, use our vehicle finder service to explore your options. Learn about all your car leasing options near Branford with Land Rover North Haven!