Q: We're going to purchase the vehicle, but it does need new brakes and new tires. Since I don't "own" the car and they are going to sell it to me (we have decided to purchase the 05 Pathfinder)...who's burden does it fall on to replace the tires? MY thoughts are that it falls on the owner of the vehicle (the dealership) to provide a "road worthy" vehicle to sell me and since it is still theirs, they should replace the tires and the brakes for free. I'm new to the lease field....what should I expect? Thank you much! Per the agreement, we can purchase it for $17k I like the idea of keeping down costs (since the buy-out price will probably be about the same as we have been paying)....but I don't want to continue down the lease road. I'd rather own the vehicle. To me, leasing just seems like an endless road of payments (atleast if you buy it after awhile your payments are done with).
A: Any warranties expressed or implied will not cover "regular maintenance" such as tire replacement or new brakes. If there was something wrong mechanically with the engine, sure, you have a leg to stand on, but because the tires and brakes get worn down from natural everyday driving conditions... you are out of luck. Unless they want to do it as a courtesy, it is not a responsibility of the dealership to maintain the wear and tear you put on your vehicle... leased or not. BTW leasing really is not to your benefit in the long run, financially
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