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three factors are evident.

Consumers should also look
closely at the end-of-lease clause
conceming the condition of the
vehicle. Most such clauses say the
vehicle must be in good working
condition and have a “normal”
amount of wear and tear when it's
retumed. But what's “normal”? asks
DesRosiers. Consumers should be
prepared, he advises, to pay for
cleaning any significant stains on
the upholstery or removing dents
and scratches in the bodywork.

Of course, this doesn't mean
leases are to be avoided. But, as
Commceors Lapointe points out, if
you want to get the full benefit -
that is, pay a tower morithly rate,
fewer taxes and free up capital —
then you have to do your

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«The pitfall of
leasing is
thinking all
leases are
alike and not
understanding
what you're
getting into.”

homework in advarice. “Determine
what kind of lease you're signing —
an open-end lease where you
assume the risk for the residual
value, or a closed-end lease where
the company assumes the risk,” he
says.
“There are some key
questions to ask,” he adds. "What
is the minimum lease term? What
are your options if you want to
cancel early? At the expiry of the
lease, can you walk away or
purchase the vehicle or extend or
renew the lease for an additional
tem? And, of great importance is
what is the charge for any excess
kilometers? Also find out what your
responsibilities are for excess wear
‘and tear. Whether you tease,
finance or pay cash for the vehicle,
you want to be able to make an
educated decision.” .

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at your authorized BMW dealership
can give your BMW the quality of
maintenance that it deserves. A BMW
technician has the experience, the
specialized tools and the diagnostic
equipment to give you a time saving
and cost efficient service and repair.
Using replacement parts and
accessopries that are factory approved
and built to BMW’s exacting standards
will only maintain the harmony of your.

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What makes origina! BMW
parts so special?

BMW places great importance on the fact
that any replacement part is completely
identical to the part originally instalied
when the car was first built. Original
BMW parts are custom made and
factory-tested according to BMW's
exacting specifications in order to ensure
proper fit.

What makes original BMW
parts so special?

Not necessarily. Every original part is
designed and manufactured to the most
fastidicus standards for a specific job.
They are therefore faster and easier to
install and fit precisely the first time -
which optimizes labour costs. It makes
sense to protect ihe long term investment
you have made with parts designed to
the same exacting standards.

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