Leasing Glossary

Friday, March 12th, 2010

In order to get a good leasing deal, you need to understand leasing jargon. Read through this leasing glossary to get an overview of the basics: Acquisition fee: A fee charged by a leasing company to begin a lease. Not all leasing companies charge an acquisition fee but if charge it starts at about $300 [...]

How to avoid extra costs at the end of your lease

Friday, March 12th, 2010

$250 to dispose of your vehicle, $1000 for extra miles you put on the clock and $200 to replace the light bulb and the worn tyreslease agents constantly nickel-and-dime consumers when their lease runs out. Heres a rundown of what can trigger those fees, and some steps to take in self-defense. Disposition fee: leasing companies [...]

Fees involved in leasing

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Mention auto-leasing and most people will automatically assume a low- monthly payment. There is actually more than what meets the eye, and a number of fees are involved at various stages of the lease process. At the beginning of the lease, you have to pay a refundable security deposit, typically equivalent to one monthly payment, [...]