My Honda Lease is up.... Now What?

If your Honda lease is coming to an end you may find yourself wondering what you're supposed to do next.  Don't worry, you're not alone!  There are 100's, maybe even 1,000's of people out there just like you asking the same questions.  You know what puts you in a much better position than them?  No, Okay I'll tell you.  Unlike them, you get to read this Blog!  So you are already ahead of the game!  

There are many different ways you can go when it's time to turn in your lease.  Here are just a few:

Option 1:  Trade it in to Fox Honda and pick out a nice, shiny new one!  

          (This option is the most often used.  It's easy, convenient and best of all, you get to drive off in a Brand New Honda!)

Option 2:  If you Love your Honda so much, Buy it outright!

          (The great thing about Honda is the fact that they hold their value so well.  The reliability and performance is just an added bonus! ;).  The other good thing about buying out your lease is that it erases the need to get it inspected.  If your warranty is up, don't stress about it!  Fox Honda offers great protection plans that will cover you even after your lease is up.  It's really a win-win situation!)

Option 3:  Return your Honda to Fox Honda even if you didn't lease it here!  

          (If you're reading this Blog then there's a good chance you are already a Fox Honda customer.  If you're not, no worries.  We still like you anyways!  Option 3 is one of our personal favorites.  Customers who lease their vehicles tend to take better care of them.  We would love to take that Honda off your hands and offer it to someone else so they can spend the next 3-5 years enjoying it just like you did!  In doing this good deed, you can also put yourself in a brand new Honda and join the Fox Honda family!  To do this, you just need to schedule your free vehicle inspection during the last two months of your lease.  Any excess wear and tear that exceeds what is allowed will be your responsibility however.    But you don't beat on your car, do you?!)  

Well there you have it.  I hope this was helpful to you if your lease is coming due.  Be sure to check back for another helpful tip from the Fox Dealerships!  

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What exactly does Honda Certified mean?

We've all seen the Certified logo on every car dealers website. Certified this, Certified that. What does it all mean? Is it actually worth the extra $$ you need to spend to have it certified? The answer is YES, it does! You may be sitting there thinking, "Yeah right, he's just saying that because he works at a car dealership". Believe me, if you are thinking that you'd be wrong. When I was in automotive sales, selling the extended warranty was the easiest part of my job. And no, this wasn't because I was a great salesman. Far from it actually! I sold it to almost every customer because I believed in it! I have never bought a vehicle without an extended warranty and I never will. It's by far the best value you can buy. I have only bought one NEW car in my life. The other 8 car purchases have been pre-owned. About 1 or two years old on average and I have never had a problem with any one of them! You can save a lot of money going this route. I wish the Certified program was out when I purchased my vehicles. It's kind of like an all in one shop! The car and the warranty, all wrapped in to one! I relied on the after-market warranty which I used many, many times and I got back my investment ten-fold! Read up about what makes a Certified car, a Certified car. It's a great investment, read on, you'll see.

Honda Certified - Just What Does It Mean???!!

Dependability

Honda is known for its quality, reliability and resale value. Whether it's a safety feature, the latest high-tech gadget hookup or an added convenience feature, you can trust that your Honda Certified Used Car has everything you expect from a Honda. And it's built to go the distance, so you're sure to get your money's worth. The experts agree: Kelly Blue Book's kbb.com honored Honda with the 2009 Best Resale Value Award.*

*Vehicle's projected resale value is specific to the 2009 model year. For more information, go to Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. Kelly Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelly Blue Book Co., Inc.

Inspection

Every Honda Certified Used Car goes through our certification process to make sure it lives up to Honda's high standards. And only well-maintained Honda vehicles are eligible for certification, a process that includes:

• An exhaustive 150-point mechanical and appearance inspection, performed by the dealer technician, in which all major vehicles systems are scrutinized, including brakes, engine, drivetrain, tires, wheels, exhaust system and vehicle interior and exterior.
• A process where Honda-trained technicians recondition any component that does not meet our standards, or replace it with Genuine Honda parts. All scheduled maintenance services are brought up-to-date.
• A free CARFAX Vehicle History report to assure that your Honda Certified Used Car does not contain and DMV-reported incidents such as salvage, fire, flood damage, odometer problems or lemon history

Warranty

Every Honda Certified Used Car comes with peace of mind: One of the most extensive used-car warranties in the business. So you can drive off the lot feeling confident about your purchase. These warranties cover:

• Major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior.
• The repair or replacement of any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. With a $0 deductible.
• Powertrain coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the vehicle's original in-service date.
• Non-Powertrain coverage for 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty expiration date, or if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.

**Facts courtesy of google.honda.com