How does the lease return center at Bob Howard Honda work?
A Honda lease return takes an inspection before you return the car, a dealership appointment and a vehicle return receipt, and the Honda Financial Services Lease Maturity Center at 1-800-708-6555 handles lease-end questions. At Bob Howard Honda, 13201 N Kelley Ave in Oklahoma City, a leased Honda can also be bought out mid-term or at the end of the term.
Honda’s end-of-lease steps run in a clear order, from six months before your final payment to the call you make after the car is back.
Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Oklahoma City. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.
Returning a leased Honda at Bob Howard Honda takes three steps
Honda recommends scheduling your vehicle inspection before returning the vehicle, arranging a dealership appointment and obtaining a vehicle return receipt. Those three steps sit inside a longer timeline that starts about six months before the final payment.
Honda’s published procedure runs in this order:
1. Six months before your final payment, research the latest models and current offers on Honda’s website. When you are ready, schedule a test drive with your Honda or Acura dealer.
2. Two to three months before, contact the Lease Maturity Center to discuss the return process. Ask whether you qualify for Honda Loyalty Benefits or the Acura Loyalty Advantage.
3. Two to three months before, schedule your end-of-lease vehicle inspection through a licensed inspection company, online or by calling 1-800-340-4080. Have your finance account number and VIN ready.
4. Two to three months before, learn the limits of your waiver. Your lease includes an Excessive Wear-and-Use or Damage Waiver, but you pay for any wear or use beyond it. You also pay any outstanding payments, excessive miles and other obligations in your lease agreement. You receive a Vehicle Inspection Report after the inspection.
5. One week before, make an appointment to return your vehicle to your Honda or Acura dealer.
6. At the appointed time, deliver the vehicle in clean condition. Bring all keys, the Owner’s Manual, maintenance records, the Vehicle Return Receipt, the Vehicle Inspection Report and receipts for completed repairs.
7. After you turn in the vehicle, contact the Lease Maturity Center at (800) 708-6555 for Honda or (866) 777-6495 for Acura to say the car is back. If all payments are made, the call starts the completion process for your lease account, and regular monthly statements stop. If payments remain, you still owe them, even if your dealer agreed to make the final payments. Follow up with your dealer to confirm they go out on time. Any end-of-term liabilities are billed later.
The published procedure comes from American Honda Finance Corporation’s End of Lease guidance.
How does the Honda lease-end inspection work before you turn in the car?
Honda recommends scheduling the lease-end inspection before you return the vehicle, so you see the result before turn-in. The inspection is free, and Honda recommends it before returning a vehicle that exceeded contracted mileage or had more than normal wear and use.
The inspection assesses exterior items such as scratches, dings, paint and windshield damage. It also checks interior items such as seating and amenities, tires and wheels, and safety items such as lenses, glass and mirrors (American Honda Finance Corporation’s Inspection Guide).
Booking the inspection follows three steps:
1. Schedule it through a licensed inspection company online or by calling 1-800-340-4080, with your finance account number and VIN available.
2. Know where the waiver stops. Your lease includes an Excessive Wear-and-Use or Damage Waiver, and you are responsible for any wear or use that exceeds it.
3. Expect a Vehicle Inspection Report after the inspection is complete.
The timing matters because the report arrives before the car goes back. You can see what the inspector found while you still have time to address it.
Can you buy out your leased Honda instead of returning it?
Yes. At Bob Howard Honda, a leased Honda can be bought out at the end of the term. A buyout is the alternative to turn-in, so the car stays with you instead of going back to the dealer.
We offer Honda leases alongside new and pre-owned financing. That means you can look at a lease, a lease buyout and a new or pre-owned loan with the same dealership team.
How do you line up your next Honda online before your lease ends?
Start with the online pre-approval credit form. At Bob Howard Honda, the form has two steps and takes minutes.
Pre-approval shows you what you can finance before you pick the next car, so you shop with a number in hand. Bob Howard Auto Group’s dealership locations list the sales line as (405) 753-8700 for questions about the next purchase.
We also offer a secure online finance application. Use it with the pre-approval so the numbers for your next Honda are in one place.
Where do you take a leased Honda in north Oklahoma City, and when is the store open?
For a turn-in in north Oklahoma City, the store sits on N Kelley Ave at number 13201, ZIP code 73131. The service phone is (405) 753-8778.
Sales is open Monday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and service Monday to Friday 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; the store is closed Sunday. Plan your turn-in appointment within those hours.
What should you keep and who should you call after turning in a leased Honda?
Keep the vehicle return receipt you get at turn-in. Call the Honda Financial Services Lease Maturity Center at 1-800-708-6555 with any lease-end question.
The Leased Vehicle Return Receipt and Odometer Disclosure Statement records the lease account, dealer, vehicle identification, odometer reading and return date. It also records the vehicle condition at return, any inspection or repair notes, the odometer disclosure the lessee certifies, and the signatures and dates of the lessee and dealer representative (American Honda Finance Corporation’s Leased Vehicle Return Receipt and Odometer Disclosure Statement).
The receipt does not establish the vehicle’s accurate condition, the amount needed for repairs, any further lease termination liability or release from the lease terms. Keep the Vehicle Inspection Report with it, and keep a copy of the receipt for your records.
Frequently asked questions
How do you find out where your leased Honda can be returned?
Lease-end vehicles go back to a Honda or Acura dealer unless you buy them, so start with your dealer. Honda’s guidance is to arrange a dealership appointment and obtain a vehicle return receipt. The Lease Maturity Center at 1-800-708-6555 handles lease-end questions.
Does Bob Howard Honda offer Honda leases?
Yes. A leased Honda can be bought out at the end of the term.
Can you get pre-approved online before visiting Bob Howard Honda?
Yes. According to Honda Financial Services, you can apply for pre-approval and check your approval status online (Honda Financial Services). The process starts by choosing the selections that apply to you or the vehicle, then clicking Continue.
Can you book a test drive online at Bob Howard Honda?
Yes. Test drives can be booked online or by phone. Book one while you are still deciding on your next car, so you drive it before your lease ends.
What should you confirm with any dealer before driving over to return a lease?
Before you drive over, call to confirm the lease turn-in appointment and whether lease returns are available. Also confirm that a dealership appointment is booked and that you will leave with a vehicle return receipt.
Why north Oklahoma City drivers finish their Honda lease at Bob Howard Honda
We have 4.5 stars across 4,311 Google reviews, and 82% of them are five-star (Google, 2026). In an August 2025 5-star Google review, Sydney W. wrote: “Took a test drive today with Senior Sales Consultant Taylor Cook! He was very nice. No pressure to buy and was very knowledgeable!”
We sell new Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Passport, Pilot, Prologue, Prelude, Odyssey and Ridgeline models. We offer Honda leases alongside financing, and a lease buyout is available at the end of the term. We also carry a lease offer on a new 2027 HR-V Sport.
Bob Howard Honda is part of Group 1 Automotive. Start at 13201 N Kelley Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73131, or get pre-approved online before you visit.
Bob Howard Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Oklahoma City showroom, or call (405) 753-8700.
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