Honda is an equity powerhouse for lease buyouts! 5 out of the top 10 vehicles that retain the most equity at buyout time are Hondas.

Honda is an equity powerhouse for lease buyouts! 5 out of the top 10 vehicles that retain the most equity at buyout time are Hondas.

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 1 day ago

It's important to be aware of how loan lengths contribute to total interest you will end up paying by the end.

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 1 day ago
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Etymology map for the word for "car" in European countries.

The bright orange color is missing, so here is the etymology from Wikipedia:

The word car is believed to originate from the Latin word carrus or carrum ("wheeled vehicle"), or the Middle English word carre (meaning "two-wheel cart", from Old North French). In turn, these originated from the Gaulish word karros (a Gallic chariot). It originally referred to any wheeled horse-drawn vehicle, such as a cart, carriage, or wagon.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 1 day ago

Lexus tops JD Power's 2026 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, which ranks brands on average problems per 100 vehicles (within 3 years for 2023 model-year vehicles).

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 15 days ago
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Contrary to popular belief, summer is statistically the MOST dangerous season to drive. Here are 5 little-known statistics on summer driving from Michelin and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

u/JonesinJames — 20 days ago
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TIL that the world's first ever speeding ticket was issued to Walter Arnold on January 1896 in Kent, England. He was caught going 8 MPH, four times the legal speed limit of 2 mph. A bicycle-riding police officer pursued him in a Benz Patent-Motorwagen like this.

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 28 days ago
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America's slowest depreciating cars (by average depreciation from 2022 to 2025).

Credit. From the source:

  • "Japanese cars, particularly Toyotas, depreciate the slowest according to an analysis by U.S. News that examined 3-year depreciation for 2022 models."
u/Dry_Writing_7862 — 1 month ago

Third-Party Lease Buyouts: What They Are & How They Work

TL;DR (6-minute read): A third-party lease buyout lets someone else buy your leased car instead of you returning it to the dealership. It can be a clever way to unlock cash or avoid end-of-lease fees, but not all leasing companies allow it. Lease End helps you understand your options and make a lease buyout happen for you, the lessee (so, a first-person lease buyout)—all without leaving your couch.

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u/LeaseEnd_Official — 1 month ago

Why Do You Need to Run a Hard Credit Pull for a Lease Buyout?

TL;DR (6-minute read): When you apply for a lease buyout loan, lenders need a full picture of your credit to offer real financing terms. That means one or more hard credit pulls is required. But the small, temporary dip in your credit score is worth it: accurate offers, better loan terms, and a smooth path to owning the car you already love.

Read the full article here from our founder u/zcook11!

u/LeaseEnd_Official — 2 months ago
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2026 Cars.com American-Made Index: Which Cars Are the Most American? (Tesla Model 3 ranks #1)

Here is the methodology used to determine the most American car models:

  • Location(s) of final assembly
  • Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts
  • Countries of origin for all available engines
  • Countries of origin for all available transmissions
  • U.S. manufacturing workforce
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u/LeaseEnd_Official — 2 months ago
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A quick guide to safe stopping distance when driving in wet conditions at 60 mph.

u/GandalfTheWhey — 2 months ago