End of Lease: What is the best option for your vehicle?

Understanding how leasing works

Leasing is a form of rental for 36 to 60 months. You use a new or recent vehicle without owning it. At the end, you generally have three options:

• Buy it at its residual value
• Simply return it to the lessor
• Resell it through a professional to make a profit

Option 1: Buy the vehicle

If you like your car, its history is known and it is well maintained, buying it can be a good deal – especially if its market value is higher than the residual value fixed in the contract.

✅ Advantages:

• No nasty surprises: you know the vehicle
• Possibility to resell it with a profit
• Avoid return fees (bodywork, tires...)

❌ Disadvantages:

• Need for liquidity or an auto loan
• Strong depreciation on certain models
• No more manufacturer warranty

RG Advice: have the market price estimated before any purchase.

Option 2: Return the vehicle

Do you want to move on to a new model without hassle? Return is simple, but it is not always advantageous.

✅ Advantages:

• No resale to manage
• Possibility to sign a new contract quickly

❌ Disadvantages:

• Potential fees (scratches, tires, technical inspection)
• No financial return

RG Tip: if your vehicle is clean and low mileage, consider resale instead to optimize its value.

Option 3: Resale through a professional

Buying the vehicle to resell it immediately with the help of a professional like RG Automotive often allows you to make a good financial deal.

✅ Advantages:

• Better resale value than return
• Relieved of administrative tasks and negotiation
• Possibility of immediate buyback by RG Automotive

❌ Disadvantages:

• You must buy the vehicle first
• Slight delay for final resale

How RG Automotive supports you concretely

• 🔧 Free evaluation of your vehicle's current value
• 💰 Quick buyback at a fair and transparent price
• 🛠️ Complete consignment: professional photo shoot, distribution, call management, test drives, negotiation
• 📄 Complete administrative management: contract, payment, lease termination, registration

In summary

Option

Main advantage

Consider if…

Vehicle buyout

You keep a familiar car

The vehicle is in good condition and reliable

Return to lessor

Simplicity

You don't want to manage what comes next

Resale with RG Automotive

Value maximization

You are looking for optimal financial return without hassle

End of lease? Let's talk about it.

Private individuals, businesses or self-employed: RG Automotive is by your side to enhance your vehicle's value at the end of lease and get the best out of it.

☎️ Contact us for a free evaluation on www.rgautomotive.ch or visit us in Bry (Fribourg)!