Where do I get an end of lease inspection check list?
Quick answer: Your lease company should supply a fair wear and tear guide that works as a checklist. You can also use an independent end-of-lease inspection service, or a specialist checklist built around the same BVRLA standards, to walk round the car before it is collected.
There is a checklist inside the BVRLA Fair Wear and Tear Guide, which you can request from your lease company. We also publish our own Free End-of-Lease Basic Evaluation Sheet. We think it is easier to use -- thorough enough to catch what matters, without the full inspector's detail that most drivers find confusing.
End-of-Lease Car Inspection Checklist (Free PDF)
Coming to the end of your car lease? Avoid surprise charges for anything deemed beyond fair wear and tear. Use our free, plain-English checklist to walk round the car yourself before the official inspection. It is the same basic sheet we use in the workshop.
Why use our checklist?
Spot issues early and sort what matters before handover -- it saves money and removes the surprise factor when the lessor's inspector arrives. The checklist covers paintwork, wheels, tyres, lights, glass and interior in step-by-step sections, written in plain English rather than inspector jargon. A thorough check takes around twenty minutes.
How to use it
- Download the checklist (PDF).
- Park in good daylight and wash the car if needed so marks are visible.
- Walk round the car and tick off each item as you go.
- Note anything you find -- scratches, dents, scuffed alloys, stone chips, cracked lenses, worn tyres, interior damage, smells.
- Decide what needs professional attention -- or book a pre-return inspection with us for a straight answer.
What's inside the checklist?
- Guided checks for exterior panels, bumpers, lights, glass, mirrors, wheels, and tyres.
- Interior checks for seats, carpets, dashboard, and controls.
- Space for notes and a final summary so you can prioritise any cosmetic repair work.