Stupid question about the end of a contract hire

osbourne one-nil · Mar 9th, 2024, 17:04

My XC40 is being returned at the end of the month; its 3 year contract hire is up.

I know I have to return the car with a minimum of 2 months on its MOT, so I'll get it tested, but it's 12 month service is due on the 30th. I'm having it collected on the 19th (the contract terminates on the 26th). Am I right thinking I don't need to get it serviced?

When I asked on the phone, I was told if it was due a service, I had to have it serviced. That sounded a bit ambiguous to me - I was say it's not due a service until the 30th.

Anyone have any idea? I've read the T&Cs and am none the wiser! This isn't a cost thing; I have a service plan...it's a logistics issue!

MikeGMT · Mar 9th, 2024, 20:13

My feeling is that the contract has ended (26th), so has your responsibility for the car. You have a leeway of 1month or 1000miles from the due service date with Volvo so you will be well out of contract if you take the service down to the wire.

Jms153 · Mar 9th, 2024, 20:21

When our contract hire ended a couple of years back, like you it was due a service after the return date, I was not prepared to spend £450 on a 4th service so handed it back with the service reminder light on as was within the 30 day count down
The lease company weren’t bothered about the service not being done as the car went straight to auction

osbourne one-nil · Mar 9th, 2024, 20:33

Thanks both. That's my logic too, although when I handed my last V90 back the lease company still stung me for everything they could even though it was off to auction!

I shall hand it back with the MOT and leave it at that.

Jms153 · Mar 9th, 2024, 20:41

Also give it a good clean and check the damage criteria, as they may send you a bill for repairs
Polish out any scratches and give interior a good clean
Dents and damage to alloys can go against you
Also make sure all tools and hand books are present
Ours had to get bumpers repaired before handing back, as someone scraped them in Tesco car park
The dent on the roof from a tree branch was missed by the guy collecting it, got away with that one😅

osbourne one-nil · Mar 11th, 2024, 11:14

Yeah - been stung like that before! Luckily this has been my wife's car and she hasn't used it really.

Mar 9th, 2024, 17:04	#1
osbourne one-nil Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 07:52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Appleby in Westmorland	Stupid question about the end of a contract hire My XC40 is being returned at the end of the month; its 3 year contract hire is up. I know I have to return the car with a minimum of 2 months on its MOT, so I'll get it tested, but it's 12 month service is due on the 30th. I'm having it collected on the 19th (the contract terminates on the 26th). Am I right thinking I don't need to get it serviced? When I asked on the phone, I was told if it was due a service, I had to have it serviced. That sounded a bit ambiguous to me - I was say it's not due a service until the 30th. Anyone have any idea? I've read the T&Cs and am none the wiser! This isn't a cost thing; I have a service plan...it's a logistics issue! __________________ V90 Inscription MY22

Mar 9th, 2024, 20:13	#2
MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:40 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	My feeling is that the contract has ended (26th), so has your responsibility for the car. You have a leeway of 1month or 1000miles from the due service date with Volvo so you will be well out of contract if you take the service down to the wire. __________________ Volvo V90 D4 CC Pro : Osmium Grey : P* ____________________ It’s a cold day in Wagga Wagga ____________________ Who Knocks the Knockerupper Up

Mar 9th, 2024, 20:33	#4
osbourne one-nil Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 07:52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Appleby in Westmorland	Thanks both. That's my logic too, although when I handed my last V90 back the lease company still stung me for everything they could even though it was off to auction! I shall hand it back with the MOT and leave it at that. __________________ V90 Inscription MY22

Mar 11th, 2024, 11:14	#6
osbourne one-nil Senior Member Last Online: Mar 14th, 2024 07:52 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Appleby in Westmorland	Yeah - been stung like that before! Luckily this has been my wife's car and she hasn't used it really. __________________ V90 Inscription MY22

Mar 9th, 2024, 20:21	#3
Jms153 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:32 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blairgowrie	When our contract hire ended a couple of years back, like you it was due a service after the return date, I was not prepared to spend £450 on a 4th service so handed it back with the service reminder light on as was within the 30 day count down The lease company weren’t bothered about the service not being done as the car went straight to auction

Mar 9th, 2024, 20:41	#5
Jms153 Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:32 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blairgowrie	Also give it a good clean and check the damage criteria, as they may send you a bill for repairs Polish out any scratches and give interior a good clean Dents and damage to alloys can go against you Also make sure all tools and hand books are present Ours had to get bumpers repaired before handing back, as someone scraped them in Tesco car park The dent on the roof from a tree branch was missed by the guy collecting it, got away with that one😅

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