Buying a Former Rental VS Lease Return

A much asked question by consumers that don't like the idea of buying a vehicle that has been driven by many people… you could save a fair chunk of money by purchasing one of these units, but should you?

Consider this, all rental major rental outlets really keep their units well maintained, really clean, serviced regularly, with all manufacturers warranty and recalls kept up to date…most units are current model year or no more than one model year old with Mfg's full warranty still in place

A very high percentage of vehicles for sale being 2 to 4 years old at dealerships are lease returns and in most cases the mfg full warranty is about to expire or have expired and your now faced with an added expense should you want an extended warranty

Buying a lease return will most likely have been only one or two drivers only compared to a rental unit " BUT " has all mainteance been kept up to date if the consumer has no intensions of purchase at end of lease agreement
Service advisors will recommend work to be performed and a consumer whom owns their vehicle are more likely to have work performed, but its a fact most having a leased vehicle will not, thinking my lease will be up in another ? why waste my money vehicle will last till then.

I highly recommend if your shopping for a certain type used car then shop first at a Franchise Dealership that sells that make as there are several factors to consider.

# 1... All parts needed for re-condition of vehicle will be original parts not after market

# 2... The Mechanics knowledge of vehicle is 100% compared to off makes

# 3... Dealer wants you back buying a brand new same make, and that means deliver the used car with 100% satisfaction the first time

# 4... Should you return with problems you are more likely getting total satisfaction from a dealer selling same brand of vehicle.

# 5... Vehicle will 100% be checked for recalls or service work needed before being sold
# 6... Should you wish an extended warranty it will most likely be from the same Mfg as vehicle you purchased , third party after market
warranty's, the risk factor is to high getting satisfaction with your claim, and many are not worth the paper they are written on.

# 7... Its highly unlikely the dealer will sell you a vehicle were " example " the brakes or tires barely passed inspection their goal is to have you back buying the same product and gain you as a service customer

EXAMPLE... If your considering buying a Ford then shop all Ford Dealers within range before you shop elsewhere " The # 1 Factor " The Ford dealer gets first pickings of all lease returns and you can rest assured they will pick all the cream puffs for their inventory, whatever is left over will go to dealer auctions and if you enter a Franchise dealership were they have a good selection not being their brand to balance inventory then remember they did not have first pickings , if you go shopping at a non Franchise Dealer price may be much less but the risk factor goes with price " accident repair, dings, ovespray, rough condition, higher miles.

SUMMARY... You want a Nissan - Toyota - GM - Mazda - Chrysler or whatever make, your best selection for quality will be at the Franchise Dealer selling that label , you will pay a bit more on average, but your investment is more secure, dont shop price to save a few bucks, shop quality and peace of mind