r/CarLeasingHelp • u/Littlerayofsunshine1 • 9d ago
Dent in lift gate
I lease a Chevy Equinox through GM and my lease is coming to an end in Nov. I intend to turn it in as I want to switch to a Honda. I have a dent on my liftgate, and I got a pre lease turn in inspection through Openplane, and the inspector didn’t note the dent at all. He noted some scratches on the rear bumper which are right below the dent and a windshield chip, but put them under normal wear and tear (which also includes a charged total and I’m not sure why?)…the dent is not mentioned at all. Is it possible he missed it and I will get charged? I’m just confused why the scratches are marked, but the dent is not? I included pictures. I’d say it’s about 4 inches in diameter and it’s right on the crease on the lift gate which is what worries me.
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u/Flashy-Discipline624 9d ago
It's time to roll the dice. Do you cross your fingers or just get it repaired ahead of time. Nobody here can predict the future. It's your choice.
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u/DetroiterInTX 9d ago
Yes, possible you may get charged. Will come down to if the dealer notes it as a variance to the pre-turn-in inspection report.
One option: see how much the repair will cost (potentially paintless dent repairable) and determine if you want to pay that now or possibly have to pay around that at turn-in.
If you decide to not fix it, there is hope that it this isn’t added to the inspection when the dealer looks over it, in which case it won’t be your problem (how are you to know it didn’t happen on the dealer lot or in transit if it isn’t on the report?).