Evaluating your vehicle for potential excess wear before returning it is important. The following guidelines will help you understand what is and is not billable excess wear. If you believe the Porsche vehicle you are returning may be subject to charges upon return, we recommend you take advantage of the complimentary pre-inspection included with your lease agreement. Visit OpenLane.com or call 1-800-556-2811 to arrange a convenient time for your pre-inspection.
Tires
Tires with a remaining tread of less than 1/8-inch or with structural damage may incur billable excess wear charges.
Not meeting manufacturer guidelines for safe operation, mismatched tires (size, brand, model, speed rating), and snow tires will also be identified as excess wear. Exposed cords, plug repairs, cuts, flat tires, bulging tires, and tires that are not equal in quality and performance ratings to the OEM tires are subject to charge.
Wheels
You can determine excess wear on a vehicle's wheels by assessing for cracking, structural bends, scratches, and gouges larger than a credit card. Non-OEM wheels may also be subject to a charge.
Body and Paint
If your vehicle has dents or scratches larger than a credit card, as illustrated here, please consult your authorized Porsche Center representative about repair. Vehicle repair work should be completed at an authorized Porsche Center.
Note that damage that results in paint removal is subject to charges, regardless of size or number of occurrences.
Windshield
Excess wear on windshields and other vehicle glass includes cracks, stars, chips, pits, and non-OEM glass.
Did you know your vehicle insurance policy typically covers OEM windshield replacements? If you need to replace your windshield, contact your insurance company to determine if your policy includes this benefit.
Interior
Excess wear inside the vehicle means cracks, tears, burns, cuts, holes, stains, and water damage to any surface.
Damage to the dashboard or door panels and missing or excessively dirty carpets may be identified during the return inspection.
Vehicle Return Tips
All components that are part of a battery electric vehicle or a hybrid vehicle charging system must be returned with the vehicle.
All other mechanical and electrical systems, inside and out, must be fully functional and in good condition.
Scheduled maintenance must be up to date.
The braking system must function properly.
No service or warning lights are illuminated.
Lighting systems (head/tail/fog lamps, etc.) must be fully functional and without cracks.
Airbag systems must be undeployed and fully functional.
All as-delivered parts and accessories must be present and in good working condition, including: two master keys, owner’s manuals, and if applicable, entry and drive key plug, cargo cover, head restraints, etc.
Tire and wheel swaps and other aftermarket alterations performed during lease must be professionally removed and the vehicle returned to original condition. Such items include wheels not meeting Porsche OEM specifications, infotainment systems, tinted glass, spoilers and body kits, vehicle wraps, etc.
Torn or damaged convertible soft tops must be replaced.