How to Lease a Car in San Jose

Are you wondering how to lease a car in the San Jose? The Capitol Acura team has provided this guide with everything you need to know to get started. Keep reading below to learn how to take care of a leased vehicle and prepare for the end of a lease contract, below! When you’re done, check out our Acura lease deals, so you can save big on your new lease.

How to Lease a Car: The Beginning Steps 

What does it mean when you lease a car? Leasing a vehicle means that you’re paying for its use for a specific period of time. Your leasing costs are primarily based on the vehicle’s expected value depreciation over that period, with additional fees and interest charges built into the contract. 

So, how does leasing a car work? Here are some key things to keep in mind: 

• All leases have a mileage limit that you’re expected to stay within. If you frequently take road trips around the Santa Clara area and exceed this limit, you will have to pay additional charges. It’s recommended that you calculate the number of miles you spend on commuting each year, then figure out how much leftover space.
• Leasing a car typically costs less than financing a model you plan on purchasing. It’s still a good idea to browse available offers to see if you can save even more money on your lease. 
• You’re responsible for completing scheduled maintenance during the lease term. You’ll need to keep the vehicle as close to factory condition as possible. Fortunately, our service center near Milpitas can take care of all necessary maintenance. 

If you currently own a vehicle, you can trade in that model to reduce your monthly lease payments. 

What Happens When Your Lease Ends?

Before your lease-end, reach out to our dealership to find out what you need to bring to our lease return center in San Jose. We suggest you do this in advance, since you’ll have to schedule a pre-inspection before turning in the vehicle. There are several options to consider when your lease term ends: 

• Return your leased car and pick out a new vehicle
• Extend your current lease
• Buy the vehicle that you’ve been leasing
• Return the vehicle and take your next steps elsewhere

Looking to return your current vehicle and lease a new one? Be sure to notify us ahead of time, so we can have the new vehicle ready for you on the day you return your lease. You will also need to take the following steps: 

1. Fix any issues that were found during your pre-inspection, or you risk getting charged for excess wear and tear.
2. Certify the vehicle’s mileage. 
3. Clean the vehicle and delete all of your information from its systems. 
4. Bring your lease paperwork, along with any records that detail when and where you serviced your vehicle. 
5. Pay any remaining fees. 

Lease a New Acura with Capitol Acura Today! 

Now that you know how to lease a car, make your way to Capitol Acura to start your leasing journey today. We offer RDX lease offers, TLX lease offers, and much more. In the meantime, check out more of our car buying tips where we answer frequently asked questions such as, “Can I lease a used car?”