RedsTL

I am having some easy things checked out on my 08 TLS and it's taken 2 days so far, maybe more. (Rattle in back suspension, FM Radio Reception, and Rear Bass Rattle)

Anyway, are you supposed to fill the gas back up to where you got the car ? ANNNND is there a mileage limit per day ?! I am supposed to take a trip tonight and didn't read the dumb agreement I signed Thanks

1995hoo

Depends on the contract with your specific dealer.

imj0257

iTrader: (1)

Yes, you need to fill the gas back up to the level it was when you got it or they will charge you a ridiculous amount more than what you could have paid to fill it up yourself.

As far as mileage, I don't know of any limit...

CBP08TL

iTrader: (2)

I treat it like a rental and return it just like they gave it to me. The tech tells me to return it with the same amount of gas. Not sure what they do if you don't bring it back with same amount of gas, but they did have my credit card number (insurance, etc) - so they probably charge it.

Anakalia

^ +1 I returned my loaner 2 days ago.

nj2pa2nc

If this is a acura loaner car agreement the rules are written on the copy (yellow) they should have gave you. This should be kept with you-it gives you authorization to drive the car in case you get stopped.

ggesq

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How about reading the agreement that you signed? If you don't have the agreement, go get a copy of it. If you can't do that- call the dealer and ask them.

WayneJay

I've had loaners from just two dealerships. Both always point out the fuel level and ask that I return it with the same to avoid being charged. Both have my sign a rental car-type agreement and ask for a credit card. One dealership gives you a 50 miles daily limit, which I personally think is a bit low. The other has never mentioned a mileage limit. I do understand as they don't want people piling tons of mileage on their loaners.

wall e

OP, don't be so CHEAP! "There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

bring back full or they charge you a lot to fill back up for you after your return it. my dealer, i believe, gives 150 mi/day...not sure how picky they are about the mileage though. your SA may have some say in terms of okaying overage if your car is in for service forever and you happen to commute a long way or you have a long trip. depends. never tried.

call your service advisor and ask if its going to be a problem (mileagewise).

nj2pa2nc

I know when I get a rental car while on vacation I make sure to fill it up before returning it. Never was told to do that with the numerous loaner cars I have had. I also do not have a limit on the mileage. I had a loaner car from a dealer near me and I asked about having to replace the fuel that I used. They told me I did not have to. I do take good care of the car-like I own it. Check with the dealer about their policy-

csmeance

It depends on the dealer and the agreement you signed. 99% of the time you should be filling it up to where the gas was when you got it (or where it's notated on your paperwork).

TLtrigirl

iTrader: (1)

mostly depends on the dealer. i know b/c of gas prices recently they dont' want to foot the bill nor take the time to have the porter drive over to the gas station to top it off. so essentially it gets treated like a rental. my dealer has me sign off on the gas fillup and mileage waiver. really there isn't much of an excuse to not fill up the tank esp if there is a gas station or 6 on the way back to the dealer (at least mine). however i know if that gas gauge is still sitting pretty on the "F" when i take it back...i won't bother topping it off.

Hi speed

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When I managed a loaner car fleet for Audi, I had this issue all the time. They didnt say anything about gas or mileage and about 75% would bring the car back bone dry on fuel and dirty. We would take note of a loaner cars condition and not offer a loaner for future visits or add the gas to their repair bill. I have never understood the thinking that the dealership should Pay for your gas. They have you by the balls interms of finding "new issues" yet you are trying to cheat them on gas.

1995hoo

I think the mileage thing clearly varies by dealer. When I lived in North Carolina, I took my 1986 Legend to Leith Acura in Cary and they gave me a loaner car and when I said I might have to make a trip to Charlotte for business they said it would be no problem to use the loaner car for that (as it turned out, I didn't have to make the trip). Charlotte was around 280 miles roundtrip from where I lived in Durham. Last month when I got a loaner car from Radley Acura in Northern Virginia they simply said not to take it out of Virginia, Maryland, or DC (although the small print merely says not to take it outside of the United States or Canada).

nj2pa2nc

additional: Even tho I never was told to refill the tank I usually do it but in the case of the local dealer I did not use very much gas. Still was almost full when I returned it. I have hand washed loaner cars before returning them and made sure the inside was clean of any papers, etc.
I never had to sign papers indicating how much gas or mileage. Guess over the years they know how I treat the loaner cars.

jhumbo

iTrader: (1)

It completely depends on the dealership. My dealership gave me the car with 1/4 tank and asked me to return it with at least 1/4 tank. They said that always give out the car with at least 1/4 tank and just ask customers to put back in what they used. If I put in extra, the next guy would get to use it.

They also said that the loaner had an I-Pass (for tolls in the Chicago area) and that I did not have to worry about paying for tolls. They would cover it.