Pre-Inspection Guidelines
Normal wear on your vehicle is expected as time goes on. However, "excess wear," like upholstery scratches, dents or dings, could lead to additional charges on your Lease-End Liability Invoice. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the difference between standard wear and excessive wear.
Exterior
Good To Go!
- Fewer than 4 dings per panel less than 2 inches
- 1 dent equal to or less than 4 inches or 1 scratch less than 6 inches per panel
- Cracked glass less than ½ inch diameter
Needs Repair
- 4 or more dings per panel or multiple dings equal to or greater than 2 inches per panel
- 1 dent greater than 4 inches or 1 scratch equal to or greater than 6 inches per panel
- Cracked glass equal to or greater than ½ inch in diameter or spider cracks
Interior
Good To Go!
- Removable stains and minor carpet wear
- Upholstery holes equal to or less than 1/8 inch
- Tears equal to or less than 1/2 inch
Needs Repair
- Permanent Stains
- Upholstery holes greater than 1/8 inch
- Tears greater than 1/2 inch
Tire & Wheel
Good To Go!
- Original manufacturer wheels
- Undamaged tires with a minimum 4/32-inch tread
- Wheel scratches or gouges equal to or less than 3 inches
- Manufacturer’s recommended tire size and speed rating, regardless of tire brand
Needs Repair
- Mismatched tires
- Tire tread less than 4/32 inch
- Wheels with scratches or gouges greater than 3 inches
- Tires not of the same size and specifications as the original equipment (equal speed rating and, if applicable, self-seal or run-flat)
Miscellaneous (e.g., missing equipment)
Good To Go!
- No missing equipment or broken parts
- No instrument panel warning lights or messages illuminated
Needs Repair
- Cracked headlights
- Mechanical defects
- Missing equipment, including keys and key fobs
- Instrument panel warning lights or messages illuminated
Mileage
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