(1) After identifying the vehicle you’d like to assume it’s lease contract it’s important to have at least some cursory knowledge about leasing. All your rights and obligations are specified in the Lease Contract, so it’s important that you read and verify your understanding of a lease contract before finalizing a deal, if you’re unfamiliar with leasing, an excellent repository of consumer information on leasing can be found at http://www.federalreserve.gov

(2) The first step in the process is to contact the seller to arrange a meeting at a mutually convenient time and place, Obviously the vehicle must be made available for your inspection but additionally, inform the lease seller to also bring the following to the meeting: (a) The lease contract (b) The service maintenance records. Obviously the condition of the vehicle is a primary concern as you will be held responsible for the condition of the vehicle at the end of the lease. Unless you’re mechanically inclined and trust your own judgment Switchtrader.com recommends you get a professional third party vehicle inspection provider (link to lease partners page).

(3) There are a few things to look for in the lease contract as you inspect it.(a) The ending date of the lease contract (b) The total miles allowed (c) The cost per mile of additional miles beyond the standard allowance (d) The monthly payment(e) The end-of-lease terms including the buy-out value (buying your leased auto at the end of the lease can be attractive),(f) Any end of lease disposition fees(g) Excess wear and tear provisions(h) Security deposit requirements.

(4) Before going to the meeting write down all your possible questions to ensure your examination stays on track as most times meetings tend to digress from the issues at hand. Also be sure to confirm which party pays the transfer fees and how your security deposit transfer will be handled, we recommend our lease partner escrow service (link to lease partners page) After coming to terms with the lease seller both parties must then advise Switchtrader.com of the agreement.

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