How to Decide Your Best Subaru End-of-Lease Options

You have enjoyed driving your leased Subaru around the greater Boston area. Still, it is time to visit your local Subaru dealership, MetroWest Subaru, and decide what's next. Leasing a Subaru is affordable for driving a new Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Subaru Solterra, or any other favorite Subaru vehicle. The end of the lease agreement has options to exercise, and depending on your needs, any choice may be the correct one.

Subaru End-of-Lease Options

At the end of the lease, you have several options to decide which is best for you. Do you want to walk away or renew and drive a new Subaru Crosstrek in Belmont? Or, the Subaru vehicle has been so much fun that you might want to upgrade to the new all-electric Subaru Solterra.

Select Your New Subaru

This is the perfect time to turn in your older Subaru and explore your local Subaru inventory for the latest model. Selecting the new all-electric Subaru Solterra to drive around Norwood is more attractive than staying with your current model. Also, at the end of the lease, make and check with Subaru Motors Finance before turning over your lease vehicle to see if any leasing specials are available.

Preparing Your Current Subaru Model for Turning-In

When it's time to look for your new Subaru vehicle, you'll need to prepare your current Subaru leased vehicle for turning in. The following are some recommended steps by the manufacturer to take:

Steps to Prepare Lease Vehicle for Turning it in

Sixty Days Before Turning-In

1. Check for Excessive Wear: Inspect any excessive wear-and-tear that may be charged back at turn-in.
2. Schedule Pre-Inspection: Schedule a dealership appointment or go online for an inspection before the lease turn-in date.
3. Alert for Repair Work: Let Subaru know of any repair work done to reduce possible liability claims before turning it in.

Fourteen Days Before Turning-In

1. Halt Automatic Lease Payments: Stop automatic lease payments when your last payment has cleared.
2. Schedule Vehicle Return: Schedule a lease return appointment with MetroWest Subaru.
3. Verify Turn-In Requirements: Verify specific vehicle turn-in requirements with your local Department of Motor Vehicles.

Returning Your Leased Vehicle

1. Prepare the Vehicle for Return: Inspect your vehicle before turning in for any personal items, and remove all personal data from any Subaru technology features.
2. Return the Vehicle to Subaru Retailer: Return any Subaru items and accessories that originally came with it, including keys, manuals, or cargo covers, to avoid any extra billings. Also, sign and date any applicable odometer statement upon returning the vehicle.

Complete the Return

1. Complete Lease Turn-In Agreement: Within one day of your scheduled turn-in date, confirm with the Subaru retailer to ensure the retailer has the correct date and information to determine if there are any end-of-lease bills.
2. Pay End-Lease Bill: If there is an end-of-lease bill for any changes to the original lease, pay the bill usually received within 30-60 days upon vehicle return.

Option to Extend Your Subaru Lease

As an alternative to turning in your leased vehicle at the end of the lease term, Brookline drivers might qualify for an extended lease if they have yet to turn in or purchase your leased Subaru. Upon qualification, the lease may be extended up to six months.

Visit MetroWest Subaru for More Important Information

For additional information on what is expected at your lease's end, visit MetroWest Subaru in Natick. They will have the latest available information on any leasing specials available or will assist in turning in your leased Subaru vehicle. This might be the opportune time to upgrade the newest Subaru SUV.