Lease End Checklist in Lisle, IL

Between deadlines, multiple pathways, and fee calculations, the end of a lease can be confusing for customers. If you’re approaching the end of your contract, it’s great that you’ve found this lease end checklist. Our Finance Center at Bill Kay Chevrolet is happy to bring it to you because we want it to be a process that you can approach with clarity and confidence!

A lease return requires us to check several aspects of the car you’ve driven around Lisle for a while. To ensure that we have enough time to review the model you’re giving back to us, it’s best to schedule a lease return roughly 60 to 90 days before the date printed on your original agreement. Give us a call or visit our website to schedule it even if your Equinox or Trax was leased at a different Chevrolet dealership, as we’ll happily accept it if it’s adorned with a Bowtie emblem. After you do that, check out the brand’s finance offers, which range from low APR to initial payment deferrals!

Another reason why it’s beneficial to schedule a lease return months in advance is that it gives you time to do the necessary calculations involved in what you’ll be financially responsible for when you’re set to relinquish it. Consulting professional detailing services is one expense that goes a long way, as your Trailblazer or Equinox naturally has a few scuffs or wear points after enduring a few Northern Illinois winters. It’s important to be just as scrupulous with the exterior as the interior, and you can always have our Service Team take a look at its condition if you’re unsure of what areas need addressing.

If, for example, your vehicle sustained a dent from scraping a tree at the Maple Grove Forest Preserve, you may want to consider contacting a body shop before you return it to us. Other charges include disposition fees and mileage exceeding the amount initially agreed upon, though the former may be waived if you lease another Chevy model. If your aim is to purchase the car instead because you’ve grown attached to it, determining the pay-off amount is another way to prepare for lease-end costs. We find that many customers like the idea of trading in their car in as little as two years. If you believe that’s the route you’ll want to go, look into Chevrolet’s ongoing lease offers.

Our accommodating hours allow you to squeeze in an afternoon at Arbor View Park with your kids before you head out to our location, which is just minutes away from that locale. You can even get them to help you prepare your Chevy model for return by removing all personal belongings from it — including aftermarket add-ons. Having all necessary documents on hand makes sure that the lease return goes smoothly and efficiently, as well as ensuring that you have both sets of key fobs for your vehicle too. Before you make your way to the entrance of our dealership, feel free to look through our special offers. Some include incentives for veterans and educators!