Subaru Lease-End Information
Lease-End Process
Santa Cruz Subaru is the place to come and discuss all your lease-end concerns. Whether your car was leased here or elsewhere, we simplify your next step. We’ll help you decide whether to buy, lease or return your vehicle.
1. Lease or Buy a New Subaru
Turn in your current vehicle and lease or buy a new Subaru. We’ll help you find the right vehicle for your needs and budget.
Visit our 2024 Subaru Model Lineup page for information on all of our new 2024 vehicles.
Vehicle inspection guide
Before your vehicle’s return date, visit our dealership for a complimentary, but required, vehicle inspection. This inspection takes approximately 30 minutes, and can be done at our Service Center.
A certified inspector will provide an assessment copy of chargeable wear-and-use (if any), along with a Notice of Option to make repairs prior to return. If excess wear, and use, is discovered during your inspection, you have the option to repair your vehicle before returning. You may want to consult with your insurance agent to determine what is more beneficial.
Should your vehicle’s condition change prior to its return due to repairs or additional damage, another inspection will be necessary. To schedule your re-inspection, please call our service center.
2. Purchase Your Subaru
If you purchase your vehicle, you can avoid excess mileage, wear, and use charges. You will not be responsible for any costs other than the predetermined purchase option price and the incidental charges stated in your Subaru lease contract or required by law. These may include sales tax, vehicle registration, a purchase option fee, etc. Certain state and local laws may require you to pay a smog or safety inspection fee, etc.
3. Return Your Subaru
If you decide to return your Subaru, we’ll make the process as easy as possible.
- Before your vehicle’s return date, visit our dealership for a complimentary, but required, vehicle inspection. This inspection takes approximately 30 minutes, and can be done at our Service Center.
- Prior to your lease maturity date, call us for an appointment to return your vehicle.
- Complete a Federal Odometer/Lease Termination Statement at Santa Cruz Subaru.
- Sign and date the Vehicle Condition Report, which will be completed by Santa Cruz Subaru. This report compares the current condition of your vehicle to that of the original inspection report to ensure that nothing has changed.
- Call the Subaru Lease Customer Network to report the return of the vehicle to an authorized Subaru Dealer or call us to report the return of the vehicle to Santa Cruz Subaru.
To learn more about the vehicle inspection process (including conducting your own inspection) and to see examples of Normal and Excess Wear and Use, please view the Wear and Use Guide.
Please note that the lease-end process may vary depending on the manufacturer. If you have any questions, please contact us at 831-586-0870 or visit our Contact Us page. You can also visit Subaru’s End of Lease page for more info regarding your lease-end process.