GM Lease End Process
End of Lease Return Center
Your Options
No matter your decision, here is how you can keep moving forward.
Pre-Return Inspection
A Pre-Return Inspection is optional, but beneficial to get ahead of any repairs that may need to be addressed prior to returning the vehicle. Make getting a new vehicle at the end of your lease as smooth as possible by scheduling a complimentary pre-return inspection. Here are three benefits:
Complimentary Service
GM Financial uses a third-party service, AutoVIN, to provide pre-return inspections. It’s free to you and can potentially save you money since you’ll get a condition report of your vehicle prior to lease end.
Peace of Mind
The inspection can help identify excess miles and any excess wear you could be charged for at the end of your lease. From there, you can decide to either make the repairs or budget for additional charges when you turn in your vehicle.
Convenient Scheduling
Your pre-return inspection can take place at home, at work or at your dealership. Have your VIN and GM Financial account number nearby and schedule your appointment at AutoVINLive.com. Have questions? Message GMFinancial in MyAccount.
Inspection Guidelines
Follow the excess wear guidelines below to get ahead of any repairs that may need to be addressed prior to returning the vehicle.
Pro Tip: Have your lease-end guideline tool located in your lease-end brochure handy for self-inspection.
Exterior
Good To Go!
- Fewer than 4 dings (less than 2″) per panel
- 1 dent (equal to or less than 4″) or 1 scratch (less than 6″) per panel
- Cracked glass less than 1/2″ in diameter
Needs Repair
- 4 or more dings per panel
- 1 dent over 4″ or 1 scratch equal to or over 6″ per panel
- Cracked glass equal to or more than 1/2″ in diameter or spidered cracks
Interior
Good To Go!
- Removeable stains and minor carpet wear
- Upholstery holes equal to or less than 1/8″
- Tears equal to or less than 1/2″
Needs Repair
- Permanent stains
- Upholstery holes more than 1/8″
- Tears more than 1/2″
Tires & Wheels
Good To Go!
- Original manufacturer wheels
- Undamaged tires with a minimum 4/32″ tread*
- Wheels with scratches or gouges equal to less than 3″
- Manufacturer’s recommended tire size and speed rating, regardless of tire brand
*Michelin Premier LTX tires with tread under 2/32” is considered excess wear.
Needs Repair
- Tires that are not of the same size and specifications as the original equipment (equal speed rating and, if applicable, self-seal or run-flat)
- Tires that are mismatched
- Wheels with scratches or gouges more than 3″
- Tire tread under 4/32″
Miscellaneous (i.e., 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
Turn In Your Vehicle
Before Turning in Your Vehicle
Download the check list to ensure you have everything you need at the time of turn-in. Ask Covert Buick GMC Austin to record the mileage.
Convenient Turn-In
Upon your vehicle return, you’ll get a check-in receipt and odometer statement. Learn more around our new check-in process.