END OF LEASE CAR INSPECTION ESSEX
Save on expensive
end-of-lease charges
End of lease charges can be catch you by surprise and be can be an added expense you were not looking for. These prices are often much higher than getting it fixed independently.
Your vehicle may look in good condition, but it’s recommended that you get a BVRLA certified expert to look over your vehicle to indicate any areas that will be picked up on when returning your vehicle.
We can save you money by identifying any repairs prior to return of your vehicle, after being quality checked and any repairs made.
RS Scuff ‘n’ Buff
are BVRLA Trained
BVRLA training means we can give you, or your business, an idea of the possibility of any charges when your vehicle is handed back.
We fully assess your vehicle for cosmetic damage ensure that it means that standards required.
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End of Lease Car Inspection Process
Book appointment
Book an appointment with our expert team preferably within 2 weeks before your hand over to allow time for repairs.
Inspection
Our BVRLA trained experts will look at your vehicle and identify any defect which could result in charges from your lease company, if any.
Repair (if required)
We can book your car in for repair to repair any cosmetic damage on your vehicle before returning to your leasing company.
Frequently asked End of Lease Inspection Questions
Fair wear and tear occurs during normal usage of the vehicle which causes deterioation to the vehicle. This is not the same as damage, which is a result of an event or impact, stowing items and harsh treatment. This also includes negligent acts or omissions.
We advise that you should bring the car in for an appraisal approx. 6 weeks before the vehicle is due for return. This will allow you to arrange to have any unacceptable wear and tear rectified.
Yes! Before appraising the vehicle, make sure that it has been washed and is thoroughly clean but remember to allow time for it to dry. Water on the paintwork can mask faults.
We inspect the cosmetic condition of the vehicle bodywork, wheels and trims. All other elements of the vehicle condition should be assessed independently.
If upon inspection of the car we will advise the best course of action. Based upon our understanding of the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear Standard there are 3 classifications of repair.
- Essential Repair– This is where the damage is outside the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear Standard , and to avoid charges , it must be rectified.
- Desirable Repair– This type of damage might not be considered as minor, as permitted by wear and tear, but a leasing company may assess it as chargeable.
Your RS Scuff’n’Buff Fair Wear & Tear Inspection will cover the cosmetic condition of the vehicle bodywork and wheels. Be aware that on return to the leasing company, other elements of the vehicle condition, some listed below, may be assessed and potentially generate charges where the vehicle does not meeting the required standard or condition. Please check the specific returns details of your lease policy.
- Inspect lamps, lenses, windows and mirrors for chips, cracks and holes.
- Check the tyres (including spare) for damage. Check that the wear on the tread across each tyre is even, and within the legal limit.
- Clean and valet the interior.
- Check upholstered areas for odours, tears, burns, stains and wear.
- Inspect all controls, including audio equipment and accessories – they should be present and fully functional.
- Ensure the vehicle has been serviced according to the schedule, and the service book is stamped
- Check the vehicle mileage, and reduce your daily mileage to stay within you limit.
- Ensure you have both sets of keys.
- Remove any badges or decals you may have added ( when removing there may be a difference in paint colour that has to be rectified before you return the vehicle.)
- Check that all the equipment supplied with the vehicle is still present (spare wheel, emergency triangle, jack, locking wheel nut etc )
