Lease car issues

Submitted by NH-Kayaker t3_zdvv86 in newhampshire

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on how to get out of a car lease responsibly, in NH? I signed a lease this summer. Absolutely hate it my vehicle! I’ve had a lot of different issues come up and have had it at the dealership several times. The issues aren’t considered to be a safety issue, although I question if it’s something electrical. I picked this vehicle for the safety features it offered, however I get notifications, while driving, that xyz isn’t working or available. I’m tired is bringing to the dealership. It’s inconvenient and time consuming - arranging rides back from dropping it off, etc. I hate driving this vehicle. It gives me anxiety. I’m depressed that I’m stuck in a 3 year lease. I just want out. I’m not interested in trying to turn it in for another lease. I just want our & time to reset my mind. From what I understand, NH doesn’t have a lemon law. Any ideas? Thank you, in advance.

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lellololes t1_iz3lopy wrote

Have you read your lease contract? It contains all of the information you're looking for. Every lease is potentially different. The terms for ending the lease early are going to be in there.

Odds are you aren't going to be able to just walk away.

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jonk285 t1_iz40mu6 wrote

You're fucked. Drive it very little and don't go over your miles. Grin and bear it or pay your way out early. I learned the hard way that leases for cars are scams. I'm sorry you, too, have to find out this way.

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goddammnick t1_iz6lg25 wrote

> leases for cars are scams

Scam is not the right word. They can be dumb for the average user, but leasing cars serve a purpose.

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TheMobyDicks t1_iz4ixv4 wrote

What make, model, year?

Asking for 84.5k friends.

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NH-Kayaker OP t1_iz5ie6r wrote

2022 jeep compass trail hawk.

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gman2391 t1_izhppud wrote

My wife test drove a compass a few years ago. What a pos. She ended up with a rav4 and its been a fantastic vehicle

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goddammnick t1_iz6l5s9 wrote

A couple things - the Dealership doesn't care about you or 'your' car anymore. The payments are made to a different company than them, and trying to return it to them just means they have another opportunity to sell it at more profit. NOW:

First, take a step back and breathe. Car issues are no fun, but trying to get out a lease early can put you in loads of debt.

  1. calmly and coherently, type out each individual problem you have, with records of when service happened. Have someone proof read this, because whether its emotions or not, your post is jumbled together and emotional people wont get very far when dealing with the next step.

  2. reach out to the parent company. Do this via email first, and if you are not getting anywhere, start putting them on blast via social media. This should get the attention of the regional or national reps who will work to help solve this problem, either with free service/repair or more.

  3. if this doesn't work, look at your lease contract and review what the residual value is at the end of your lease. This is what you owe at the end, now see how much you have left on the loan.

  4. check to see if Jeep allows you to sell the lease to 3rd parties. IF they do, you may be able to sell it to a carmax or the like.

IF you do go that route, make sure at the very minimum you are being covered for the lease buy out. e.x

IF you have $40,000 left on the car, with a residual value of $25,000 - that means you really should be selling it for $40,000 to break even. Depending on how many miles you've put on the car will dictate how much they will buy it for.

At the very least, you need to stop driving the car to avoid adding unnecessary miles.

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WickedHardflip t1_iz4slfe wrote

Have you called and talked to the manufacturer rather than the dealership? If it's truly had mechanical issues I would try to start a dialog with them. I would think they should be able to get info from the dealer regarding ongoing maintenance, etc.

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Ogre213 t1_iz5poh1 wrote

Used cars are in such short supply that you may actually be able to work something out with the dealer; it's worth asking them. I saw you mention that it's a Jeep, and SUV demand is typically up this time of year anyway, so that increases the odds.

Worth a hot; worst they can tell you is no.

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