hatepotholez

Hi everyone, just returned my TL a few weeks ago. Got hit with the windshield, the cost was $540. Acura said I can't pay the difference($500-$540), i'm on the hook for the whole $540. They did split the cost with me, which was nice but I could have installed a windshield for like $150 by hunts point.

Has anyone gone through a similar situation?

C8N

Didn't you have an inspection done prior to the actual return?

jim_c

Seems unfair doesn't it? They want you to return a used car that looks like a new car! Another reason I don't lease. And another reason to dislike car dealers.

hatepotholez

Yes, but I assumed I would only pay the $40 or Acura would waive it.

lol let's slow down here. It was my fault for not checking over the contract to see what was due over $500 also my salesman was great this has nothing to do with the dealer but only Acura financial services.

C8N

Were you taking another lease with Acura?
If so, I am pretty sure you can work something out.

If not, it sucks because you could gone aftermarket and it would have been a lot cheaper. But once it goes thru Acura, I believe they will charge you OEM prices.

potmilkz

lol.. this is what happens when you ASSUME..

sorry bud but it seems you are going to have to take the hit for this..

you had soo much time to take care of it and yet you didnt... dont feel bad for you at all..

JT4

^^ What he said^^.

Only thing is if you leased another Acura you would have had much better leverage negotiating this before signing the paperwork on a new purchase or lease.

hatepotholez

They are splitting the bill with me so it'll be $220

like I mentioned above, they will split the bill, and I got waived for a lot of other damages on the car.

Not leasing another Acura at this time. Thankfully I don't have to pay the full amount only half of it.

potmilkz

you paid for 3 windshields.. just saying..

paperboy42190

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$220 can buy you 3 windshields?

JT4

Well at least they split it with you so you didn't have to pay the full amount..

NBP04TL4ME

In MA, there is no deductible for glass. So out of pocket cost =$0

amill

If you're getting another car, no matter the brand just trade it in. Then you don't deal with any of this nonsense. You have a payoff amount like any financed car. I've never "turned in" a leased vehicle.

milhouse7

Think what you're saying is the trade-in value of the car is always greater than the residual value of the vehicle at the end of the lease. This is why dealers love leases.

exl_ent_v6

Don't you have insurance? I know I have free glass with my Geico coverage in NY...