{"id":190,"date":"2026-03-09T09:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/folsomautomall\/?p=190"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:44:13","slug":"what-to-do-if-youre-going-over-your-mileage-on-your-lease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-youre-going-over-your-mileage-on-your-lease\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do if you\u2019re going over your mileage on your lease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Folsom Auto Mall - What to do if You&#039;re Going Over Your Mileage On Your Lease\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8vzbL8b8lyU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It happens to many drivers. You lease a vehicle with typical mileage conditions and as you\u2019re approaching the end of your term, you realize you\u2019re likely going to have overages. Most leases allow for for anywhere between 10,000 and 15,000 miles of driving per year. At 12,000 miles a year, that means a person should drive about 33 miles per day or 230 miles per week. But what if you realize your commute is longer than that? Or a few unexpected road trips have added more mileage than you expected? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/\">Folsom Auto Mall<\/a> has tips to help you navigate this potential circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce the miles you drive and potentially save some money with some simple adjustments. For example, you can try relying more on carpooling and\/or public transportation. You might consider changing your commuting habits for the final few months of your lease. Whether it\u2019s a major change like carpooling or public transportation &#8211; or something smaller like making better plans to consolidate the trips you take each day, you\u2019ll save on your mileage and your overage charges.<br><br>You can also use your maps apps or GPS to ensure your favorite routes are actually the most efficient. Rent a car for long trips or family vacations. Here\u2019s a thought! Maybe a family member who drives less would be willing to swap cars with you for a few months.<br><br>If you absolutely can\u2019t change your driving habits, start saving money now for your projected overage charges so you aren\u2019t blindsided with costs you can\u2019t afford. Another option would be to purchase your vehicle at lease-end. You don\u2019t have to pay mileage overage charges if you purchase the vehicle &#8211; plus, you\u2019re finance payments will probably remain low and at the end of the term, you\u2019ll own the vehicle!<br><br>If your car is clean and in excellent condition, it\u2019ll be worth more upon its return. This might help offset the costs of any overages. If you\u2019re considering buying or leasing a new vehicle from the same dealership, you can use that as leverage to negotiate your overage costs down. Many dealerships at the Folsom Auto Mall may disregard overage charges if you buy or lease a new vehicle from us. Additionally, factory rebates and incentives may help offset the cost of those extra miles. So, if you\u2019re worried about overages, consider an early lease return! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/all-inventory\/index.htm\">Browse our inventory<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.folsomautomall.com\/locations\/index.htm\">ask us<\/a> about our special offers right now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"620\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/761\/2026\/03\/25094336\/af0a1a5b6b9c35a5a5ccbc1e5852b70bx.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/761\/2026\/03\/25094336\/af0a1a5b6b9c35a5a5ccbc1e5852b70bx.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/761\/2026\/03\/25094336\/af0a1a5b6b9c35a5a5ccbc1e5852b70bx-300x162.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It happens to many drivers. 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