When it's time to return your leased vehicle...



You want options!

 

 
Mercedes-Benz of Westminster

 
will give you options.


 Just bring your lease return in for a complete explanation

of your lease return options, including:


* Loyalty Accelerator Program
(MBF will make up to 5 remaining payments, see dealer for details)

* Turn in your leased vehicle at Mercedes-Benz of Westminster

* Purchase your vehicle at lease end through Mercedes-Benz of Westminster

*Finance the purchase price of your lease return

* Extend your warranty

* Purchase or Lease a new Mercedes-Benz and apply any current payments to your new lease



Mercedes-Benz of Westminster


makes your lease turn in EASY!







Your lease is up already?

 

It's that time. We hope you've enjoyed your lease, as much as we've enjoyed working with you. Now that you're near the end of your lease agreement, you'll soon have a decision to make - consider a new model, extend your lease, or purchase your vehicle.

 

* Our dealership accepts and encourages your lease return here, regardless of where you purchased your vehicle.

 

That's why we've put together this information for you - to help guide you through our lease-end process.  Basically, you'll need to familiarize yourself with three things: your lease-end options, our vehicle condition guidelines, and how to conduct your own vehicle condition review (before the lease-end inspection). Our process is simple, clear and concise. If you have any questions feel free to contact our dealership, visit MercedesBenzFinancial.com or call (800) 873-5471.


 

Lease-End Options

 

1. Return your vehicle 

Please remember to bring your maintenance booklet, owner's manual, both sets of keys, tool kit and any other accessories provided at lease inception when you return your vehicle. More detailed information is provided below. Remember to ask about leasing or purchasing another new or pre-owned Mercedes-Benz.

 

2. Extend your lease 

You may be eligible to extend your lease up to 12 months. Please contact our dealership for more information.

 

3. Pay off your vehicle 

Anytime during your lease, you can pay off your vehicle or finance the purchase price by contacting our dealership.






Lease-End Options - Returning your vehicle

 

What you need to know, when you need to know it. The following steps will help you get prepared to turn-in your vehicle at your Mercedes-Benz dealership.

 

 


At three months before lease end:

 

  1. Contact our dealership to schedule an optional Vehicle Condition Review to prepare for your lease-end inspection.

 

  1. At the time the dealership evaluates your vehicle's condition, discuss (if applicable) the cost of any excess wear and use and review the option of repairing damage of replacing items before you return your vehicle.  

  1. Discuss with the dealership your interest in a new Mercedes-Benz and the options and advantages of financing or leasing again with Mercedes-Benz Financial.

 

  1. Schedule your vehicle return with our dealership.

 

At turn-in:

 

  1. Bring your lease-end guide brochure along with the maintenance booklet, owner's manual both sets of keys, tool kit, and any other accessories provided at lease inception.

 

  1. Have your vehicle's condition evaluated by our dealership. Our dealership will then generate a Vehicle Inspection Report describing your vehicle's condition and any excess wear and use charges.

 

  1. Electronically sign the Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement confirming the final total mileage on your vehicle.

 

  1. Review your maturity bill* and, if applicable pay any charges you owe by credit card.** You may also choose to mail a check to Mercedes-Benz Financial.  (*Exclusion may apply. Final maturity bill may not be available. **Credit card payments will only be accepted if maturity bill is available at turn-in)

  

  1. Receive a Vehicle Return Package from your dealer which includes your signed Federal Odometer Disclosure Statement, the Vehicle Inspection Report, and final maturity bill.*  






Inspecting Your Vehicle

 

Check it out before turning it in.

 

Excess Wear and Use Responsibilities:

 

Mercedes-Benz Financials unique Three-Point Inspection will help you understand what is considered excess wear
and use and determine the condition of your vehicle. While the standards in your lease agreement provide you
with a detailed definition of excess ear and use, the Vehicle Condition Guidelines on the following pages illustrate
how we identify and determine whether or not damage is considered excessive.

 

Three-Point Inspection:

 

The Credit Card Test®

Generally, if exterior or interior damage cannot be seen when placing a credit card over it, you will not be charged.* (*The credit card test does not apply to windshields, lights, wheels, tires, exterior cracks, gouges, collective damage, or holes in the sheet metal.- See below for specific criteria.)

 

Windshield, Lights, Wheels and Tires

A quick visual check of these areas can also help take the guesswork out of the damage assessment process.

 

Missing Items

Check for the original equipment and verify that scheduled maintenance is up to date.

 

For complete details, refer to the information below 



1.     The Credit Card Test®

 

Vehicle Condition Guidelines - Helping you determine what is considered damage when inspecting your
vehicle's exterior and interior:



-         Any scratch through the paint larger than the size of a credit card. (Scratches that do not go through the
paint pass The Credit Card Test, regardless of size.)

-         Any dent that is larger than the size of a credit card

-         Any damaged safety items, regardless of size (e.g., torn seat belts)

-         Collective damage that is caused by a single event, regardless of size (e.g., hail damage)

-         Any holes, cracks, gouges, tears, or cuts in the sheet metal or bumper, regardless of size

-         Any tears to the interior larger than the size of a credit card



Interior


Guideline not met



Dents, Dings and Bumps


Guideline not met



Scratch (through paint)


    Guideline not met



Bumper Scuff and Damage


          Guideline not met

2.   Windshield, Lights, Wheels and Tires

 

Vehicle Condition Guidelines - What is considered damage when inspecting your vehicle's windshield, lights,
wheels, and tires:

 

 

-         Wheels that are cracked or bent

-         Wheels that are not those originally equipped with the vehicle at time of delivery. (Upgraded wheels
installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership are acceptable.)

-         Tires that are the incorrect size, have sidewall damage or exposed cords. (Sidewall damage includes
plugs and cuts.)

-         Glass and lights that have cracks, stars, holes or plugs. (A "star" is a chip with one or more les.
A plug is considered unsafe for vehicles with supplemental restraint systems.) Glass repair is not
acceptable.



Wheel Scuff / Damage


Guideline met


Wheel Scuff / Damage


Guideline not met

 

Star in Windshield


Guideline not met



Cracked Windshield


Guideline not met

Note:

Windshield replacements are often covered by insurance. Please ask your insurance agent. If you choose to make any replacements after your lease-end inspection, contact the Mercedes-Benz Financial Lease Maturity Department at (800) 873-5471.

 

* A "star" is a chip with one or more legs.

** Plugs are considered unsafe for vehicles with supplemental restraint systems.

Glass repair is not acceptable.







3.   Missing Items

 

Vehicle Condition Guidelines - What items must be turned in with your vehicle:

 

Prior to turn-in, be sure to remove all personal items from the vehicle, complete all scheduled maintenance, and ensure all originally equipped items (if applicable) are in the vehicle, including:

 

-         Maintenance book

-         Owner's manual

-         Second set of keys

-         Removable CD disc changers

-         DVD System

-         Navigation system disks

-         Headrests

-         Tool kit

Spare tire.