4 Steps to Return Your Toyota Lease

Returning your Toyota lease can seem overwhelming; but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are new to leasing or a seasoned professional, here is the lowdown on what steps you should take to ease the journey.

The first step on returning your leased vehicle is examining your Toyota for potential excessive wear and use. If you have purchased Toyota’s Excess Wear & Use Protection, you set yourself up great for potentially avoiding most charges.

With this protection plan, you are covered for each eligible event valued at $1,000 or less, each eligible missing part or equipment valued at $200 or less, and up to $5,000 in excess wear and use charges. Those that did not purchase this protection plan from Toyota, schedule a complimentary inspection appointment with your local Toyota dealership to avoid any surprises at your lease-end and fix any recommended changes/damages. Toyota recommends that you schedule this appointment anywhere from 30-60 days out from the lease-return date.

After examining your Toyota lease, the next step is contacting your local Toyota dealer to schedule your vehicle return. During this time, deciding what you next vehicle will be is critical. Whether you want to get into another Toyota lease, finance a new/pre-owned Toyota, or purchase a new/pre-owned Toyota, the options are endless. Take the time to test drive the Toyota’s of your interest and explore your next financial journey.

Once you have decided what your next move will be at your Toyota lease-return, the day has finally come where you say goodbye to beloved vehicle. The day that you return your leased Toyota, cancelling any automatic payments is crucial. Additionally, don’t forget to bring the following items:

• Toolkit and spare tire, if applicable
• All forms of keys and remote starters, if applicable
• Owner’s manuals
• Any original equipment

Returning your Toyota vehicle is bittersweet. Although you are closing a chapter on the vehicle you had for 2-3 years, you are now opening the door to a new set of memories. Westboro Toyota is here to support you every step of the way along your Toyota lease process. For additional information on how we can help you, please contact us directly here.