Auto Lease-End Damage and Mileage Fees Assessed After Vehicle Return
A lessee was told at return that no damage existed, then received a $1,200 bill for bumper damage and tire wear weeks later from an inspection conducted without the lessee present. This highlights a lack of transparency and lessee participation in post-return vehicle condition assessments across auto lease programs.
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