Lease-Return Vehicle Inspection and Body Repair in Montréal
As a lease expires, it can be hard to know which scratches and dents are normal wear and which could trigger end-of-lease charges. An organized inspection, together with your lessor’s own guidelines, gives you a better basis for deciding whether to repair the vehicle.
Review the lease return guide first
Ask the leasing company for the current standards and any pre-inspection service. Policies vary: a given scratch, dent or wheel mark might be acceptable under one agreement and chargeable under another. Use its specific measurements and photographs if provided.
Inspect these areas
- Bumpers: cracks, broken mounts and deep corner scrapes.
- Doors and fenders: parking dents, sharp creases and peeling paint.
- Hood and roof: chips, hail damage and scratches.
- Wheels and trim: curb contact and broken trim pieces.
- Previous repairs: uneven panel gaps, obvious colour variation or rough finish.
Estimate the economics
Do not automatically pay to repair everything. Compare itemized end-of-lease charges with realistic repair costs and the time remaining. When damage is minor, the lease charge might be less than professional refinishing; the reverse is also possible.
What paintless dent repair can and cannot do
Some dents with intact paint and accessible rear surfaces may be repaired without repainting. Sharp, stretched or chipped areas may require conventional repair. A visual inspection establishes which method is feasible.
Allow time for inspection and curing
Early planning reduces the risk of a rushed repair immediately before surrender. Ask the lessor when its final assessment happens and whether any repair invoices must be supplied.
Getting help near Montréal
Our independent Dorval auto body shop can assess visible cosmetic body damage and discuss appropriate refinishing or panel repairs.
24K Auto Québec Inc. — 781 Avenue Halpern, Dorval, Québec H9P 1G5. Call 514-422-9481 or email to discuss auto body damage. Insurance coverage and legal rights should be confirmed with the relevant provider.
