Trade it
Get an appraisal
We appraise a leased Chevrolet the same way as any trade and handle the payoff directly. We'll also make an offer on your car with no purchase required.
Lease end | Moses Lake, WA
Chevrolet Lease Return in Moses Lake, WA
When the GM Financial lease on your Chevrolet is close to its end date, you have three paths: hand it back, buy it, or roll it into your next vehicle. Bud Clary Chevrolet of Moses Lake is a GM dealership, so the turn-in, the purchase paperwork and a trade appraisal can all happen at 12056 N Frontage Rd East.
- 2 to 4 monthsBefore lease end: GM Financial's window for the free pre-return inspection
- 4/32 inchTire tread below this counts as excess wear
- 30 to 45 daysAfter turn-in, when the Lease-End Liability Invoice arrives
- $395 or lessDisposition fee listed in current Chevrolet lease offers
Your three choices at lease end
These come from GM Financial's current Chevrolet lease-end guide and FAQ. Your own lease agreement has the final word on dates and fees.
| Choice | How it works | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Turn it in | Book a pre-return inspection, then bring the vehicle back by the termination date in your agreement. You sign a Check-in Receipt and an Odometer Statement at the dealership. | You may owe for excess wear, excess miles and a disposition fee. GM Financial mails a Lease-End Liability Invoice 30 to 45 days after the return. |
| Buy it | Request a purchase quote, good for 10 days, from your GM Financial MyAccount dashboard. As a GM dealer, we can handle the purchase with you here. | GM Financial says it does not process lease purchases through non-GM dealerships. Buying the vehicle avoids excess wear and mileage charges. |
| Move into another vehicle | Return the lease and lease or finance a new Chevrolet, or have us appraise it if you would rather step into a used vehicle. | Where your state allows a disposition fee, it may be waived when you lease or buy a new GM vehicle, and you may qualify for a partial waiver of excess wear charges. |
Sources: GM Financial's Chevrolet lease-end guide and lease-end FAQ. For the next vehicle you buy or lease from us, a negotiable documentary service fee of up to $200 may be added to the sale price or capitalized cost.
Returning your Chevy at our store
Start a few months ahead. An inspection two to four months before maturity leaves time to fix whatever it turns up.
- Book the pre-return inspectionGM Financial offers it at no charge, at your home, your workplace or a dealership. Have your VIN and GM Financial account number handy when you schedule.
- Decide what to repairYou may repair excess wear before turn-in and email or fax the receipts to GM Financial so a credit goes on your account. Whatever you leave unrepaired is billed on the Lease-End Liability Invoice.
- Wipe your data, empty the cabinReset the infotainment system to factory settings to erase garage door codes, saved addresses, phone numbers and app logins. Then sweep the vehicle for toll tags, parking passes, chargers, sunglasses and USB drives.
- Round up the original equipmentEvery key and fob, the owner's manual, floor mats, the cargo cover, the spare tire and toolkit, and anything else that came with the lease, such as an EV charging cable.
- Bring it in by appointmentCall (509) 765-4517 to set a turn-in time. You sign the Check-in Receipt and Odometer Statement here, and you should keep a copy of each.
- Close out the accountCancel any automatic payments, check with the Washington Department of Licensing about your plates, and watch the mail for GM Financial's invoice.
What GM Financial counts as excess wear
A few bumps are normal on any vehicle. Here is where GM Financial's guide draws the line, panel by panel.
| Area | Billed as excess wear | Treated as normal wear |
|---|---|---|
| Dings | 4 or more on a panel, or several 2 inches or larger on one panel | Fewer than 4 per panel, each under 2 inches |
| Dents and scratches | A dent larger than 4 inches, or a scratch 6 inches or longer, on a panel | One dent of 4 inches or less, or one scratch under 6 inches, per panel |
| Wheels | Scratches or gouges longer than 3 inches | Scratches and gouges of 3 inches or less |
| Tires | Tread under 4/32 inch, mismatched tires, or tires that differ from the original size and specs, speed rating included | For most tires, at least 4/32 inch of tread at the lowest point |
| Interior | Tears over 1/2 inch, upholstery holes over 1/8 inch, permanent stains | Cuts and tears under 1/2 inch, removable stains, minor carpet wear |
From GM Financial's Chevrolet lease-end guide, which also lists cracked glass 1/2 inch or larger, spider cracks, cracked headlights, warning lights left on, mechanical defects and missing keys or fobs as excess wear.
Miles and rock chips in the Columbia Basin
Lease miles pile up quickly from here. A daily commute in from Othello or Ephrata, weekend runs to Spokane, or trips over Snoqualmie Pass on I-90 can push a lease past its yearly allowance. GM Financial bills every mile over the allowance at the per-mile rate written in your agreement, and buying the vehicle avoids that charge.
Compare your odometer with your allowance now rather than on turn-in day. If you're well over, ask us for a trade appraisal and walk through the buyout numbers before you decide.
Gravel on the shoulders and dust off the fields are tough on glass, paint and tires. If the inspection flags tread under 4/32 inch, a curb-scraped wheel or a warning light, our service department has factory-trained technicians and genuine GM parts to deal with it before you return the vehicle.
Trading or buying with us
Lease or buy new
Your next Chevrolet
Current Chevrolet lease offers list a disposition fee of $395 or less at lease end, and moving from one GM lease into a new GM vehicle may get that fee waived. Your own contract governs.
Go pre-owned
A used vehicle instead
Before a used vehicle reaches our lot it passes a 117-point inspection. Its CARFAX history is yours free, and a 3-day / 300-mile exchange covers you if it isn't the right fit.
Lease ending in the next few months?
Call our sales team to set a turn-in time or to compare turning it in, buying it and trading it. Sales is open seven days a week.
Visit Bud Clary Chevrolet of Moses Lake
Bud Clary Chevrolet of Moses Lake12056 N Frontage Rd East
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Sales
- Mon - Fri
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service
- Mon - Fri
- 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Sat - Sun
- Closed
Frequently asked questions
Can I turn in my Chevy lease early?
Yes. GM Financial allows early termination, and your lease agreement explains what you would owe. Get our appraisal first and weigh the two numbers side by side.
Can I turn in my lease at any dealership?
GM Financial says the GM dealer where you leased is best placed to handle the return. If you have moved a significant distance, you can return it at any participating GM dealership.
Can a third party or non-GM dealer buy out my Chevy lease?
GM Financial states that it does not process lease purchases through non-GM dealerships. To buy your leased Chevrolet through a dealer, use a GM dealer such as Bud Clary Chevrolet of Moses Lake.
What does a Chevrolet lease return inspection check?
The complimentary pre-return inspection looks for excess wear: dings, dents and scratches, glass, tires and wheels, the interior, warning lights and missing equipment. GM Financial suggests scheduling it two to four months before your lease ends.
How much is the excess mileage charge on a Chevy lease?
It is the per-mile rate printed in your lease agreement, multiplied by the miles over your allowance. Buying the vehicle avoids the excess mileage charge.
What is a disposition fee, and can it be waived?
It is a flat fee that covers getting a returned vehicle ready for resale. Current Chevrolet lease offers list $395 or less, but your contract sets yours. GM Financial may waive it if you lease or buy a new GM vehicle or buy the one you leased.