Topic

lease end

5 pieces tagged lease end.

Buyer guide · September 18, 2026

How to Spot Dealer Lease-End Tricks Before You Sign

Dealers use lease-end confusion to push expensive new deals, overcharge for wear, and hide your equity, here's how to recognize the most common traps and walk away with your money.

Buyer guide · August 25, 2026

Lease-End Equity Buyout Math: When Your Leased Car Is Worth More Than the Payoff

How to calculate if your leased vehicle has positive equity, negotiate the buyout with your lessor, and decide whether to buy, sell, or walk away.

Buyer guide · August 21, 2026

How to Negotiate a New Lease Before Your Current Lease Ends

Dealers want you to wait until the last minute, but starting negotiations 90 to 120 days early gives you leverage and better terms.

Buyer guide · June 9, 2026

Lease End 90-Day Playbook: What to Do When Your Lease Is Almost Up

A week-by-week action plan for the final 90 days of your lease, including how to check for equity, avoid dealer traps, and decide whether to buy, return, or flip.

Glossary · June 1, 2026

Disposition fee

A charge your leasing company collects when you return the vehicle at lease end, typically $300 to $500.