When leasing a vehicle you are subject to normal wear and tear when you turn it back in. So what is normal wear and tear. Each leasing co has a different set of rules but I'll try to give some of the usual things they look for. If you do lease make sure you get a copy of the wear and tear policy. Also check to see if there is a drop off fee. This is something dealers tend to forget to mention most leasing co. charge a fee to drop off the vehicle. I have see it as high as 500.00 so beware of this.

           1. The tires should have at least 1/8 of mm in wear left. In lay mens terms you need to make sure there is still a little tread left. Like if you had to pass a safety inspection would they pass. If they don't I strongly recommend to go out and buy some used tires with tread on them and switch them out. If you let anything go back to the manufacture or its rep. They will charge you an arm and a leg for these items.

            2. In most leases you are allowed 1 scratch per panel. These scratches can't usually be more than an inch long and like 1/8 of inch in width. You can have the normal dings people get from every day driving. The little chips of missing paint on the front bumper thats usually Ok as well.