Demystifying the Auto Leasing Process: End of Lease Details and What to Know

September 9th, 2026 by
A buy, lease and buyout dial.

For many drivers, leasing a vehicle makes far more sense than buying one outright. However, there seem to be plenty of misconceptions about what happens at the end of a lease. Is everyone charged enormous return fees? Is it worth my while to purchase my leased car? What repairs do I need to make to…