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If your Volkswagen lease is getting close to its end date, Stone Mountain Volkswagen can help you understand the steps ahead. Volkswagen Financial Services sets the terms of your lease, but our team is here to walk you through the process, from your first inspection to your final decision.
Quick Answer: As your lease-end date gets closer, Volkswagen Financial Services recommends reviewing your transition options around six months out, expecting a Wear and Use guide about three months out, and scheduling your free inspection around 45 days before your lease ends. From there, your choices generally include turning in your vehicle, purchasing it, or asking about a lease extension if you qualify. Stone Mountain Volkswagen can help you sort through these options and get your vehicle ready.
Volkswagen Financial Services outlines a few paths as your lease comes to a close. You can turn in your current Volkswagen and move into a new one, purchase the vehicle you've been driving, or ask about extending your current lease if you're not quite ready to make a change. Not every driver qualifies for an extension, so it's worth checking your eligibility through your Volkswagen account before assuming it's an option.
Turn In Your Vehicle
Contact Stone Mountain Volkswagen to schedule your turn-in appointment once your inspection is complete.
Purchase Your Volkswagen
Contact your dealer or Volkswagen Financial Services for payoff instructions if you'd rather keep your current vehicle.
Ask About an Extension
Send a secure message through the Volkswagen Help Center to see if you qualify to stay in your current vehicle a little longer.
Explore a New Volkswagen
Browse our new Volkswagen inventory before your return appointment.
If financing is part of your plan, you can start a finance application online before your visit. And if you're weighing your options outside of a standard lease return, our Sell or Trade Your Car tool can give you an estimate on your current vehicle.
Volkswagen Financial Services offers a free vehicle inspection ahead of your lease-end date, and a representative can come to you rather than requiring a trip to a specific location. Getting this done early gives you the chance to make repairs before turn-in and avoid being charged for excess wear that you could have fixed yourself.
A few months before your lease contact end date, Volkswagen will mail you a small measuring instrument to help you gauge the size of any dings, dents, interior damage, or tire wear on your own, ahead of your official inspection.
Quick Answer: Volkswagen's lease-end inspection is free, can be scheduled at your home or another convenient location, and results in a report that stays valid for 90 days as long as no additional damage occurs afterward.
Volkswagen Financial Services separates normal wear from excess wear across a few categories. On the exterior, scratches, dents, or gouges under 2 inches and three or fewer quarter-sized dings per panel are generally considered normal, while anything larger, along with missing badges or improperly completed body repairs, typically counts as excess wear. Inside the vehicle, minor staining or carpet wear is expected, but holes, tears, or excessive staining in the upholstery are not. On tires and wheels, at least 1/8 of an inch of tread at the shallowest point on all four tires and the spare is considered normal, and tires must match the original equipment in size and rating, particularly on 4MOTION all-wheel drive models. Mileage beyond the amount allowed in your lease agreement, plus any miles you've purchased, results in an excess mileage charge based on the per-mile rate in your specific contract.
Check your current mileage against the allowance listed in your lease agreement well before your return date. If you've added purchased miles at any point, factor those in as well. Your lease agreement holds the exact per-mile rate for any miles driven beyond your allowance, so that document is the best source if you think you might be over.
Before your inspection and your final turn-in, take a few steps to make sure everything is ready:
Quick Answer: Bring all keys, your owner's manuals and maintenance booklet, headrests, cargo covers if applicable, and any equipment installed at delivery to both your inspection and your final turn-in appointment.
If you complete repair work after your inspection, Volkswagen Financial Services asks that you submit the repair order, your VIN or account number, and proof of payment before turning in your vehicle.
Once your inspection and any desired repairs are complete, contact Stone Mountain Volkswagen to schedule your turn-in appointment. Be sure to get a copy of your Vehicle Turn-In Form for your own records while you're here. Whether your lease originated with us or elsewhere, our team can walk you through the appointment and answer questions about the process.
If you're considering ending your lease before its scheduled maturity date, reach out to Volkswagen Financial Services through the Help Center or speak with our team first. Early return terms differ from a standard lease-end turn-in and depend on the specifics of your agreement, so it's worth understanding what applies to your account before making a decision.
After your turn-in is complete, you'll receive an invoice in My Account or by mail in about four to six weeks. If you didn't lease or purchase a new Volkswagen, that invoice will include a required turn-in fee, which goes toward cleaning and reconditioning the vehicle for its next owner. If you've deferred any payments during your lease, those will be included in your final payment as well. Log in to My Account and check the Document Center for any additional paperwork related to the end of your contract.
If you're ready to move into something new, Stone Mountain Volkswagen carries current Volkswagen models including the Jetta, Tiguan, Atlas, Golf GTI, and the all-electric ID.4. Take a look at our new Volkswagen inventory to see what's currently available, or start a finance application to get a head start on your next lease or purchase.
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What to expect at every step of your Volkswagen lease return.
Lease-end requirements, inspection results, wear and use standards, mileage terms, and account-specific charges are determined by your individual lease agreement and Volkswagen Financial Services. Stone Mountain Volkswagen can assist with the dealership side of your return but does not set these terms.
