Avoiding End of Lease Charges: Lease Return Repairs in Basildon

Fair wear and tear, or a charge?\n\nLeasing companies inspect against the BVRLA fair wear and tear standard. Anything outside it is billed to you, usually at main dealer rates.\n\n### Typical charges\n- Scratches longer than 25mm through the paint: £70 to £200 per panel\n- Kerbed alloy wheels: £75 to £150 per wheel\n- Dents over 15mm: £100 upwards\n- Missing or damaged trim, scuffed bumpers: often £150 or more\n\n### What we do instead\nSMART repairs put most of this right for a fraction of the penalty. Alloys are refurbished on site, bumper scuffs are blended into the surrounding paint and dents are removed without a full respray where possible.\n\n### When to book\nBook four to six weeks before your handback date. That gives time for wheels, paint and a full valet, which also helps the inspector mark the car kindly.\n\nBring the car to Cranes Close in Basildon for a free assessment, or send us photographs on 07759 275968.