How to Return Your Lease - Your Chevrolet End of Lease Guide & Options at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin
If you’re getting ready to return your Chevrolet car at the end of your lease at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin, you likely have quite a few questions. Don’t worry – the team at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin is ready and waiting to help. When it comes to an end of lease return, you have plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’ve fallen in love and want to keep your Chevrolet vehicle, want to exchange it for a newer model, or would like to try something else altogether, we’re here to help you navigate to the lease return solution that fits you best.

- Trading in Your Lease Early with the GM Lease Pull Ahead Program
- What Happens at the End of a Car Lease?
- Preparing for Your End of Lease Return
- One Last Lookover - What to Do Before You Return Your Car at the End of Your Lease
- Lease Return FAQs
- Ready to Return Your Lease at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin?
Trading in Your Lease Early with the GM Lease Pull Ahead Program
Ready to explore the newest and best vehicles that Chevrolet has to offer? Have a desire to try something new and exciting? Explore the GM Lease Pull Ahead program to at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin. No matter the reason, our team can help you navigate out of your current lease and into a brand new Chevrolet in no time. Regardless of your remaining time or payments on your current lease, our team can help you understand your options and help you find the next Chevrolet lease that's right for you. Sound too good to be true? It's not - contact us today and explore all of your options through the GM Lease Pull Ahead Program at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin!
What Happens at the End of a Car Lease?
Once your lease is up, you have three different options for your vehicle.
Pick a New Chevrolet Vehicle to Lease
If you’re ready to keep your drive going in a new Chevrolet, our team is ready to help. Return your lease to our dealership in AUSTIN and we’ll get you back on the road in no time in the brand new Chevrolet lease of your dreams.
Buy Your Leased Vehicle
Loved driving your Chevrolet over the course of your lease? You can buy your vehicle at any time during your lease for the remaining value. Explore financing options with the team at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin and drive off in the car or truck you’ve come to love.
Return Your Vehicle
Not ready to lease or buy a new Chevrolet just yet? We completely understand! Once your lease is completed, simply return your car to AutoNation Chevrolet Austin and we’ll take care of the rest.
Preparing for Your End of Lease Return
When you’re ready to return your vehicle at the end of your lease, the team at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin will walk you through all of the different processes needed to get you back on the road quickly, including your lease inspection and helping you decide your next move.
End of Lease Inspection
When you return your vehicle, it will undergo a lease return inspection, in which our team will inspect the car for any wear-and-use that exceeds what’s normal. Usually unless the damage is serious, no additional charges will be assessed, and you can move forward with your lease return.

Research Your Next Chevrolet
It’s important to explore all your options before returning your lease, and we can help. Our team can walk you through all your financing options, current incentives, and the newest vehicles in the Chevrolet lineup. We want to help you make the choice that’s right for you, your budget, and your lifestyle, so contact us today to set up your lease return appointment.

One Last Lookover - What to Do Before You Return Your Car at the End of Your Lease
Before you return your lease, make sure you’ve cleaned your vehicle inside and out, and that you’ve removed any saved addresses, phone numbers, or garage door codes from your system. It’s also important to inspect the interior of your vehicle one last time, and make sure everything that was in the vehicle when you leased it is still there, including:
Once you've made sure you have all of your belongings out of your car, you can confidently move forward with returning your lease.
- All keys/key fobs
- Owner’s manual
- Entertainment system headphones (if applicable)
- Any accessories included in your vehicle package
- Charging cables for electric vehicles
And don’t forget personal items, such as:
- Phone chargers
- Parking passes
- Garage door openers
- Sunglasses
Lease Return FAQs
Explore some frequently asked questions about returning your leased vehicle
Where Can I Return My Lease?
The dealership you leased your vehicle is often the most qualified to process your lease return. However, if you’ve moved a significant distance from your previous dealership, you can still return it to another Chevrolet dealership.
When Do I Receive My Security Deposit?
If you paid a security deposit at the time of lease, you’ll get it back within 60 days of turning your vehicle back in, with any additional costs removed from it.
Can I Return My Lease Early?
Yes – you can turn in your vehicle early in most lease agreements. However, you are still responsible for any applicable charges per your original agreement. You may also be eligible for some GM Lease Pull Ahead programs. To learn more about current Lease Pull Ahead programs, contact the team at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin today.
What Charges Should I Expect on My Final Invoice?
Any excess wear charges, remaining payments, excess mileage charges, or taxes can apply at the end of your lease. See your current lease agreement or contact us to learn more.
Ready to Return Your Lease at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin?
If you’re ready to get started on your end of lease return, you can research your lease return options further, or contact the team at AutoNation Chevrolet Austin today to get started on your path to a quick and convenient lease return!

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