---
id: faq-0109
title: "What are my options when a lease ends?"
category: faq
subtopic: leasing
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.castlevwdownersgrove.com"
tags: ["leasing", "lease-end", "next-steps"]
questions:
  - "What do I do when my lease is over?"
  - "Can I buy the car at lease end?"
  - "What are my choices at the end of a lease?"
related: [lease-payment-explained, lease-vs-buy]
dealer: Castle Volkswagen of Downers Grove
---

At lease end, you typically have three choices: return the car (walk away after paying any excess mileage or wear-and-tear charges), purchase the vehicle at the predetermined residual value, or start a new lease. Buying at the end can make sense if you love the car or if its market value exceeds the residual price. Many people return and lease something fresh to stay current with technology and warranty coverage. Castle Volkswagen of Downers Grove makes the transition smooth-whether you're returning your lease and starting a new one, buying your leased vehicle, or exploring a pre-owned option. Our team guides you through each path. Call **(630) 598-9986** to discuss your lease-end strategy well before your term expires.