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	'No More Dents' Leased Car Returns. Pre-return inspection service. In recent years we have seen a huge increase in the number of companies and individuals leasing cars as opposed to buying them outright. This may be benificial with regard tax and cashflow etc. but it is not without it's potential problems (and costs) when the car needs to be returned. What are recharges? A leased or contract hire car will at some point have to be returned to the company which provided it, when the contract ends, and you are obliged to return it in a reasonable state of repair. At the time the car is returned it will be inspected by the lease company and any areas of damage deemed to be "excessive wear and tear" incur a penalty recharge for the cost of repairing the damage. 'No More Dents' are offering a pre-return inspection service with the aim of helping the leasee avoid unexpected costs.   The reason for this guide. 'Drivers and fleet operators can expect to incur refurbishment charges if a vehicle is returned with unreasonable levels of wear and tear or unrepaired damage.' According to latest research for FN50, 37% of returned cars incur a fair wear and tear recharge averaging £231. However figures vary significantly between car leasing companies, ranging from 8% to 78% of cars and from £51 to £600 in charges.   Almost the only way to tackle this problem is for fleet decision makers to persuade drivers to take better care of their vehicles. Most inspectors work from the guidelines provided by the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) in their Fair Wear & Tear Guide. If you haven't already received one of these guides, we strongly recommend that you purchase one or call 'NO MORE DENTS' for impartial advice. "The aim of the BVRLA's Fair Wear & Tear Guide is to provide an industry-wide, accepted standard as to what constitutes fair wear and tear for contract hired and leased vehicles on their return to BVRLA Members at the end of contract." The guide provides information as to what is and what is not acceptable with full descriptions, photos and even a handy check list for appraising your vehicle before return. Keep this guide in your glove compartment and use it to check your car should you incur any damage, The Fair Wear & Tear Guide guide will tell you if you are likely to incur a penalty. Last year car leasing companies charged British companies £120,000,000 in penalty recharges*, with some lease companies charging an average of £600 per car for wear and tear *Source: Fleet News Net FN50 Although many penalty charges are for excessive mileage, often the penalties are for damage which can be easily rectified at a fraction of the cost. For example, if you have a small scuff on your bumper, you could be charged the full price of a bodyshop repair which may involve replacing and repainting the whole bumper. However, 'NO MORE DENTS' can repair just the damaged area which obviously reduces the cost. Even if your car has damage which needs a full bodyshop repair, it is often cheaper to have the work done yourself than pay the penalty recharges which will cover the lease company's administration costs for the repair.