Subaru Lease Return Checklist

The following checklist will help make the lease return process as smooth as possible...

1. Pay Off Extra Costs on the Car

This includes:

• Excess wear
• Mileage overage
• Other fees

2. Have an Inspection Performed

You'll want to make sure the vehicle is in the same condition as when you first got it.

• Get major damages repaired.

• Have tires replaced, if they're extremely worn. And they'll need to match and be of the same quality as the original set.
• Wash the exterior and clean the interior thoroughly.

3. Cancel Any Automatic Payments

This includes anything like:

• SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
• Updates on navigation systems
• OnStar®
• Vehicle apps on your phone
• Monthly car payments

4. Remove Personal Items

• Phone/device chargers
• Jewelry
• Money
• Important documents
• Clothes
• Mail
• Anything else that didn't come with the vehicle

5. Gather Vehicle Items

• Any set of keys that you have
• Owner's manuals
• Any original equipment (like the radio, headrests, third-row seat, etc.)
• Navigation media, like a memory card
• DVD headphones and remote, if applicable
• Floor mats
• Tool kit and spare tire, if applicable
• Any items unique to a hybrid/electric car, like a charge cord
• Any other items that came with the car

6. Bring the Car to the Dealership

This should occur on or before the lease-end date. And be sure to bring the following with you:

• All keys and key fobs
• Vehicle inspection report
• Receipts of any repairs that were completed

By following this checklist, returning a leased Subaru will be easy. Then, you can take advantage of our Vehicle Exchange Program.