Essential Guide to Circumventing the End-of-Contract Damage Charges

With van leasing companies proliferating under the patronage of contemporary and pristine business owners, it can justifiably be concluded that there are indeed a number of indispensible advantages that one can draw from a leasing contract. However, the initial glory of the contract can easily be overshadowed by the hassles which gradually start advancing as the contract reaches its end. But there is a flip side to the coin. 

According to a survey conducted by one of the business  fleet specialists, end of contract damage charges can be evaded by subjecting the contract vehicle to a thorough check up a couple of weeks before handing it over to the leasing dealer- just a few cautious steps and you are spared of the wear and tear harassment. An elaborate guideline on how to avoid those peeling trims blemished seats and scraped alloy wheels.

• It is better to take the leased van to a car wash and get a check up done in order to ascertain the fact that no dust and dirt is left on the vehicle. The scuffs and scrapes can be disguised with the usage of muck, nonetheless.

• A thorough inspection of the car under bright light by a professional is required. It is to be ensured that all the panels, the bonnet, doors as well as the roof are checked properly. 

• The maximum wear and tear happens at the places which are comparatively more exposed to the road and less exposed to regular inspection. For example, dents and blemishes can easily catch your attention; however it is the scraped alloy wheels as well as the scuffed bumpers which are subject to a hefty damage cost. So, these areas are to be checked cautiously and more intensely.

• It is recommended to remove all the stains, blemishes and dirt deposited in the interior as well as in the boot of the car. Stains and smears may remain unnoticed by the user but will not go unnoticed by the leasing dealer at the end of the contract.

• It is important to check that the interior of the car including the controls, the gears and the gadgets are not subject to any damage.

• The damages that can be repaired and covered, without the knowledge of the dealer are well within the capacity of the lessee. However, the leasing contracts including the maintenance charge are at a better lookout as the lessee is already charged extra for the required servicing of the vehicle.

Regardless of the size of your business fleet, a quick inspection of your leased vehicle before returning it to the leasing dealer can save you a decent amount of money. In case of bigger damages, the client has to take refuge under accredited and reputed repair shops as these repairs will cost him less than what the leasing dealer will charge him of. According to the general rules and regulations of van leasing offers, damages are repairable as long as they are smaller than a printed A4 paper.