Turning my Model S in after a three-year lease. I just got the inspection report. I consider my car in pristine condition, aside from curb rash on the wheels. So the report says $1,500 in damage! It evidently has 3, almost imperceptible chips on the windshield, which they want to replace to the tune of $601. Tires on the rear are below 4/32, so they are requiring 2 new tires at $240 each, even though I replaced the original tires that lasted only 25K miles. The curb rash on each wheel is $125 each. 2 very small chips on the front bumper are, thankfully, considered normal wear and tear.
Is this normal? I have always purchased my cars, so this is my first lease return. I'm a little shocked by this amount. I fully expected the repair for the curb rash, but the rest seems very petty. How are 3, very, very small chips in the windshield not considered normal wear and tear?
Is this normal? I have always purchased my cars, so this is my first lease return. I'm a little shocked by this amount. I fully expected the repair for the curb rash, but the rest seems very petty. How are 3, very, very small chips in the windshield not considered normal wear and tear?