First Class Finish
What is the First Class Finish?
It is our lease-end process that is specifically designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible. The First Class Finish car care system lets you cruise effortlessly through the lease-end process.
Q: What choices will I have at the end of my lease?
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1. Return Your Vehicle If you're interested in returning your current vehicle and getting behind the wheel of a new Mercedes-Benz, we can help with that transition | 2. Extend Your Lease If you purchase or lease a new Mercedes-Benz and need to remain in your current lease as you wait for your new vehicle, you may be eligible to extend your lease | 3. Purchase Your Vehicle If your current car is too perfect to let go of, please contact Knauz Continental Autos to obtain your pay-off or lease-end purchase price. Our staff will generate all the necessary documents to buy your Mercedes-Benz, transfer the title and register your off-lease car. |
Your Loyalty, Rewarded
If you replace your off-lease vehicle with a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services may credit your account for excess wear and use charges up to $500. Plus, if you lease or finance your next Mercedes-Benz vehicle with Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS), you may receive a credit for the vehicle turn-in fee, up to $595, as a reward for your loyalty.*1 *2
Prepare for Lease-End
Once you've made your First Class Finish Mercedes-Benz decision, the process for returning your vehicle starts approximately four months prior to your lease maturity date and should include the following steps.
Lease-end Steps
Step 1: Third-Party Vehicle Pre-Inspection
Schedule a vehicle pre-inspection. An MBFS representative will contact you approximately 120 days before your contract maturity date to schedule an appointment with the independent third-party inspection company that conducts MBFS inspections. You choose the time and location that's most convenient, including at home, at work, or at your Mercedes-Benz dealership.
Step 2: Review Pre-Inspection Results
Review your pre-inspection report available online at www.AutoVINLIVE.com. Then explore the option of repairing any excess wear and use items with your Mercedes-Benz dealer in advance of your expected vehicle return date.
Step 3: Return Your Vehicle
Contact your dealer to schedule a day and time to return your vehicle.
Step 4: Lease-End Statement
Get your final lease-end statement in the mail, detailing any charges incurred for mileage overages and/or excess wear and use. Charges will be based on the final, third-party vehicle inspection to be conducted at vehicle turn-in.
- To be eligible, you must not be in default under your current contract. You will remain responsible for any excess wear and use charges greater than the $500 loyalty waiver, excess mileage, and overdue maintenance charges.
- To be eligible, you must not be in default under your current contract, and you must apply for and meet current credit approval criteria and guidelines through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services