Your MINI Financial Services lease may be maturing, but you now have the opportunity to continue the adventure. If you would like to begin a new journey with MINI, we have some pretty enticing options that await you on the road ahead. This website will outline your available choices and walk you through the steps to make your lease maturity process as simple as possible.
The Lease Maturity process for your MINI is simple. To ensure things run smoothly, there are a few simple steps you’ll have to complete. Below is a personalized event timeline that we’ve created to notify you of these important dates and requirements.
If you're not sure what your maturity date is, please refer to the personalized letter that was enclosed within the package recently mailed to you from MINI Financial Services.
Below are four Lease Maturity milestones that need to be arranged in the near future. Note: All dates are approximate and are not pre-booked. Contact your MINI Retailer to finalize the dates and times that are best for you.
If you haven’t been contacted yet, reach out to your MINI Retailer directly to book a pre-inspection. Also, please let them know if you want to keep your current MINI, or if you’re interested in a new one. Approximately 180–120 days before your lease matures, you can expect a call from your MINI Retailer as a reminder that your lease maturity date is approaching. Take this opportunity to come into your MINI Retailer for a pre-inspection and to let them know if you are looking to keep your current MINI or if you are interested in a new one.
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If you haven’t been contacted yet, please get in touch with AutoVIN Canada directly to arrange your appointment for a brief vehicle inspection. This inspection can be completed at any location that is convenient to you. Approximately 75 days before your lease expires, you can expect a call from our preferred inspection company, AutoVIN Canada, to arrange an appointment for a brief vehicle inspection. The inspection can be completed anywhere you choose, including your home or office.
AutoVIN Canada (excluding Quebec): 1-800-268-6639
AutoVIN Canada (Quebec only): 1-866-488-1606
AutoVIN Canada (excluding Quebec): 1-800-268-6639
AutoVIN Canada (Quebec only): 1-866-488-1606
If you have not made an appointment to have your MINI inspected, please contact AutoVIN Canada to arrange one immediately.
After AutoVIN Canada evaluates the condition of your MINI, a Vehicle Inspection Report will be available online within 48 hours of the physical inspection, outlining the condition of your vehicle. If your vehicle requires any repairs or maintenance, you are strongly encouraged to have the work completed prior to the vehicle turn-in date. To ensure all repairs or maintenance are completed properly, please visit your authorized MINI Retailer.
Please note that if you have purchased MINI Financial Services Excess Wear & Use Protection with your MINI vehicle, this process has been simplified for you. Upon completion of your vehicle inspection by AutoVIN Canada, please contact one of our Lease Maturity Specialists at
1-866-DRV-MINI
1-866-DRV-MINI
to see if any chargeable items will be taken care of by your Excess Wear & Use Protection coverage.
AutoVIN Canada (excluding Quebec): 1-800-268-6639
AutoVIN Canada (Quebec only): 1-866-488-1606
AutoVIN Canada (excluding Quebec): 1-800-268-6639
AutoVIN Canada (Quebec only): 1-866-488-1606
Your MINI must be returned to your MINI Retailer on or before this date. Please book an appointment with your MINI Retailer to have your vehicle’s condition and maintenance history reviewed as soon as possible. Your MINI vehicle must be returned to your MINI Retailer before or on the lease maturity date. Please schedule your appointment with your Retailer in advance to review your vehicle’s condition and confirm all necessary maintenance and/or repairs have been made. Please ensure that both sets of keys, owner’s manual, vehicle accessories (as applicable) and original copy of ownership (Province of Alberta only) are returned with the vehicle, as required. Once confirmed, you and your Retailer will sign a Vehicle Return Confirmation Form to complete the vehicle turn-in process. You may also settle any applicable excess wear and use charges at this time.
ADD TO CALENDARREMINDER: Please ensure that you take the time to delete all of your personal information from the iDrive system of your MINI (if applicable) prior to vehicle turn-in. Click here to view a PDF document containing step-by-step instructions on how to perform this important task.
It’s no secret that MINI drivers actually drive their MINI vehicles. And it’s completely understandable if your MINI has acquired a few scuffs and scratches over the years. If you’re planning on returning your current MINI, this handy interactive guide will assist you with checking for acceptable wear and use, and help you determine if any maintenance or repair work needs to be completed before your vehicle return date.
Your MINI Financial Services Vehicle Condition Evaluator will help you to determine what is considered acceptable or unacceptable on the exterior of your MINI. Any unacceptable damage will be considered chargeable.
The interior of your MINI is subject to chargeable damages if unacceptable wear and use is found.
Prior to returning your MINI, use your MINI Financial Services Vehicle Condition Evaluator to make sure all wheels and tires are in acceptable condition. Be aware that any unacceptable damage or modifications are considered chargeable.
Please be aware that any non-functional electrical components or missing equipment that is standard for your MINI vehicle are considered chargeable.
ACCEPTABLE
UNACCEPTABLE
EXTERIOR
Scratches or scuffs through the paint that are less than 2" in length;
Exterior dents with damage 2" or less (maximum three occurrences per panel);
Minor stone chips that affect an area within the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Cleanable road tar;
Superficial scuffs/scratches that do not penetrate the paint.
Scratches or scuffs through paint greater than 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Stone chips that cover an area greater than the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Any dents greater than the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Broken exterior parts that are not replaced or repaired to manufacturer’s specifications (e.g., misaligned parts, mismatched paint, distorted body panels);
Repairs that do not meet manufacturer’s specifications (e.g., misaligned parts, mismatched paint, distorted body panels, poor previous repair or repaint);
Exterior paint damage from excessive organic fallout (e.g., insect decomposition, bird droppings), industrial fallout, or atmospheric conditions;
Buckled, bent, gouged, or deeply scratched bumpers;
Cracked or punctured bumpers.
GLASS AND LAMPS
Minor scratches and bull’s-eyes (without any associated cracks) that are outside of the driver’s wiper arc, less than 1/2", and do not distort or obscure the driver’s view of the road (up to two occurrences);
Repairs that do not distort the driver’s view of the road;
Surface chips in driver’s wiper arc.
Windshield replacement with substandard glass (non-OEM quality/missing rain sensor/not Heads-Up Display compatible, if equipped);
Any windshield replacement that does not have the approved MINI logo displayed in the glass;
Windshield that has been polished to remove damage;
Star breaks, bull’s-eyes with cracks, or windshield cracks that are larger than 1/2";• Any star breaks, bull’s-eyes with cracks, or windshield cracks that are within the driver’s wiper arc, regardless of size;
Any condition that prevents issuance of a valid inspection certificate in the province where the vehicle is returned;
Any repair with detectable cracks, regardless of size, that distort or obscure the driver’s view of the road;
Puncture that results in water penetration.
OTHER
Missing equipment including, but not limited to, keys, manuals, navigation CDs, or cargo covers;
Any vehicle warning lights (engine light, airbag lights, brake service lights, traction control, etc.);
Incomplete or overdue services;
Non-functioning electrical components (power windows, climate control, iDrive® screen and controls, etc);
Aftermarket accessories (performance parts, suspension modifications, body panels, radio, etc.);
Decals.
ACCEPTABLE
UNACCEPTABLE
INTERIOR
Minor scuffs to the interior, seats, and soft trim (includes leather, cloth, vinyl leather, plastic, wood, carpets, headliners, vinyl and convertible tops, and weather-stripping seals).
Severe scuffs and cracks, cuts, holes and tears to the interior, seats, and soft trim (includes leather, cloth, vinyl leather, plastic, wood, carpets, headliners, vinyl and convertible tops, and weather-stripping seals);
Missing interior equipment (headrests, remote controls, headphones, etc);
Stains that cannot be removed;
Any burn holes or singed areas.
FRAME AND UNIBODY
Damage that does not affect the safety or structural integrity of the frame or unibody;
Repairs using manufacturer’s recommended methods that restore the vehicle to original specification (consult a MINI Retailer for a Certified Collision Repair Centre);
Minor scrapes, gouges, or dents to the frame or unibody.
Repairs that do not restore the frame or unibody to manufacturer’s specifications;
Repairs that do not follow manufacturer’s recommended repair methods (e.g., butt welding);
Damage that affects the safety or structural integrity of the frame or unibody (e.g., buckled unibody, torn metal channel, kinked radiator support);
Any sheet metal damage to rocker panels.
ACCEPTABLE
UNACCEPTABLE
WHEELS AND TIRES
Four matching MINI approved tires that have at least 4/32" of tread depth that also meet the vehicle’s original tire specifications (size, load index, speed rating, run-flat) which can be found on the vehicle door B pillar decal and/or within the vehicle’s owner’s manual. MINI approved tires are manufactured by Pirelli, Continental, Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Bridgestone, and Hankook.
Minor scuffs to tires that do not affect the safety of the tire;
Minor scuffs or nicks to alloys that fall within the 4" outer circle of the Evaluator.
Tires that are flat;
Tires that have less than 4/32" tread depth;
Tire specifications and sizes different from original equipment brand (approved brands are Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear and Hankook), type (run-flat), and speed rating;
Recapped or retread tires;
Tire sidewall repair plugs;
Snow tires;
Any tire damage that affects the safe operation of the vehicle;
Mismatched, bent, cracked, or broken wheels, or alloys;
Alloy wheel specification, size and type (wheel style) different than that of the vehicle’s original equipment;
Missing spare tire and/or spare tire that does not match the specifications;
Bulges or indentations in the sidewall;
Scuffs/scratches to wheel covers/alloys that fall outside of the 4" outer circle of the Evaluator.
UNACCEPTABLE
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND ACCESSORIES
Missing equipment including, but not limited to, keys, manuals, or cargo covers;
Any vehicle warning lights (engine light, airbag lights, brake service lights, traction control etc.);
Incomplete or overdue services;
Non functioning electrical components (power windows, climate control, iDrive screen and controls, etc);
Aftermarket accessories (performance parts, including spoilers, suspension modifications, body panels, radio, etc.);
Trailer hitches;
Decals or stickers.
ACCEPTABLE
Scratches or scuffs through the paint that are less than 2" in length;
Exterior dents with damage 2" or less (maximum three occurrences per panel);
Minor stone chips that affect an area within the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Cleanable road tar;
Superficial scuffs/scratches that do not penetrate the paint.
UNACCEPTABLE
Scratches or scuffs through paint greater than 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Stone chips that cover an area greater than the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Any dents greater than the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator;
Broken exterior parts that are not replaced or repaired to manufacturer’s specifications (e.g., misaligned parts, mismatched paint, distorted body panels);
Repairs that do not meet manufacturer’s specifications (e.g., misaligned parts, mismatched paint, distorted body panels, poor previous repair or repaint);
Exterior paint damage from excessive organic fallout (e.g., insect decomposition, bird droppings), industrial fallout, or atmospheric conditions;
Buckled, bent, gouged, or deeply scratched bumpers;
Cracked or punctured bumpers.
ACCEPTABLE
Minor scratches and bull’s-eyes (without any associated cracks) that are outside of the driver’s wiper arc, less than 1/2", and do not distort or obscure the driver’s view of the road (up to two occurrences);
Repairs that do not distort the driver’s view of the road;
Surface chips in driver’s wiper arc.
UNACCEPTABLE
Windshield replacement with substandard glass (non-OEM quality/missing rain sensor/not Heads-Up Display compatible, if equipped);
Any windshield replacement that does not have the approved MINI logo displayed in the glass;
Windshield that has been polished to remove damage;
Star breaks, bull’s-eyes with cracks, or windshield cracks that are larger than 1/2";• Any star breaks, bull’s-eyes with cracks, or windshield cracks that are within the driver’s wiper arc, regardless of size;
Any condition that prevents issuance of a valid inspection certificate in the province where the vehicle is returned;
Any repair with detectable cracks, regardless of size, that distort or obscure the driver’s view of the road;
Puncture that results in water penetration.
UNACCEPTABLE
Missing equipment including, but not limited to, keys, manuals, navigation CDs, or cargo covers;
Any vehicle warning lights (engine light, airbag lights, brake service lights, traction control, etc.);
Incomplete or overdue services;
Non-functioning electrical components (power windows, climate control, iDrive® screen and controls, etc);
Aftermarket accessories (performance parts, suspension modifications, body panels, radio, etc.);
Decals.
ACCEPTABLE
Minor scuffs to the interior, seats, and soft trim (includes leather, cloth, vinyl leather, plastic, wood, carpets, headliners, vinyl and convertible tops, and weather-stripping seals).
UNACCEPTABLE
Severe scuffs and cracks, cuts, holes and tears to the interior, seats, and soft trim (includes leather, cloth, vinyl leather, plastic, wood, carpets, headliners, vinyl and convertible tops, and weather-stripping seals);
Missing interior equipment (headrests, remote controls, headphones, etc);
Stains that cannot be removed;
Any burn holes or singed areas.
ACCEPTABLE
Damage that does not affect the safety or structural integrity of the frame or unibody;
Repairs using manufacturer’s recommended methods that restore the vehicle to original specification (consult a MINI Retailer for a Certified Collision Repair Centre);
Minor scrapes, gouges, or dents to the frame or unibody.
UNACCEPTABLE
Repairs that do not restore the frame or unibody to manufacturer’s specifications;
Repairs that do not follow manufacturer’s recommended repair methods (e.g., butt welding);
Damage that affects the safety or structural integrity of the frame or unibody (e.g., buckled unibody, torn metal channel, kinked radiator support);
Any sheet metal damage to rocker panels.
ACCEPTABLE
Four matching MINI approved tires that have at least 4/32" of tread depth that also meet the vehicle’s original tire specifications (size, load index, speed rating, run-flat) which can be found on the vehicle door B pillar decal and/or within the vehicle’s owner’s manual. MINI approved tires are manufactured by Pirelli, Continental, Goodyear, Dunlop, Michelin, Bridgestone, and Hankook.
Minor scuffs to tires that do not affect the safety of the tire;
Minor scuffs or nicks to alloys that fall within the 4" outer circle of the Evaluator.
UNACCEPTABLE
Tires that are flat;
Tires that have less than 4/32" tread depth;
Tire specifications and sizes different from original equipment brand (approved brands are Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear and Hankook), type (run-flat), and speed rating;
Recapped or retread tires;
Tire sidewall repair plugs;
Snow tires;
Any tire damage that affects the safe operation of the vehicle;
Mismatched, bent, cracked, or broken wheels, or alloys;
Alloy wheel specification, size and type (wheel style) different than that of the vehicle’s original equipment;
Missing spare tire and/or spare tire that does not match the specifications;
Bulges or indentations in the sidewall;
Scuffs/scratches to wheel covers/alloys that fall outside of the 4" outer circle of the Evaluator.
UNACCEPTABLE
Missing equipment including, but not limited to, keys, manuals, or cargo covers;
Any vehicle warning lights (engine light, airbag lights, brake service lights, traction control etc.);
Incomplete or overdue services;
Non functioning electrical components (power windows, climate control, iDrive screen and controls, etc);
Aftermarket accessories (performance parts, including spoilers, suspension modifications, body panels, radio, etc.);
Trailer hitches;
Decals or stickers.
Our MINI Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) are able to repair any signs of wear and use that may be considered "unacceptable", and restore your MINI back to its factory specifications. Every MINI CCRC is equipped with specialized tools and trained technicians to give you fast, easy service, and a guarantee that your repairs are MINI certified. Schedule your appointment today at a repair centre near you.
The MINI Financial Services Vehicle Condition Evaluator makes determining your vehicle’s condition easy. It’s the same Vehicle Condition Evaluator used by your MINI Retailer and the AutoVIN Canada Inspector to check for tire tread depth, dents, scratches, and windshield cracks. Use yours to evaluate your MINI’s condition. For a thorough inspection, or to restore your MINI back to its factory specifications, bring your MINI to a MINI Certified Collision Repair Centre (CCRC).
WINDSHIELD
Cracks or stars that are outside of the driver’s wiper arc and within the 1/2" inner circle of the Evaluator (up to two occurrences) and surface chips in the driver’s wiper arc.
Any cracks or stars within the driver’s wiper arc; Any cracks or stars outside of the driver’s side greater than the 1/2" inner circle of the Evaluator.
SCRATCHES
Surface scratches/scuffs that do not penetrate the paint and can be removed with normal reconditioning; Scratches/scuffs through the paint that are less than the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator.
All scratches/scuffs that penetrate through the paint and that extend beyond the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator.
DENTS & DINGS
Dents and dings with damage 2" or less (maximum three occurrences per panel).
More than three dents or dings per panel, or dents/dings that extend outside the 2" middle circle of the Evaluator.
CHIPS
Minor stone chips that affect an area within the 2" circle on the Evaluator.
Stone chips that affect an area greater than the 2" circle on the Evaluator.
TIRES
Tires must have at least 4/32" of tread at the lowest point (deeper than the white wear bar on the Evaluator); Tires must match the original equipment supplied on your vehicle (speed rating, type, brand, run-flat, size). Please see your MINI Retailer for details.
Tires that have less than 4/32" tread depth; Tire specifications and sizes different from original equipment brand (approved brands are Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Goodyear and Hankook), type (run-flat), and speed rating.
INTERIOR WEAR
Minor scuffs to the interior, seats, and soft trim (includes leather, cloth, vinyl leather, plastic, wood, carpets, headliners, vinyl and convertible tops, and weather-stripping seals).
Any tears or burns to the interior.
The evolved MINI lineup is here, and with it comes new reasons to get excited. From the feisty MINI 3 door, to the sophisticated MINI Clubman, every model comes well-appointed with more interior space, higher-end equipment, and more advanced technology. And while every MINI in our range shares the same iconic styling and impeccable handling you've come to know, each model boasts a distinct personality to call its own.