Black Subaru Forester with the doors open after a detail at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE

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Lease Return Detailing in Lincoln, NE

Turning in your leased car? A clean car makes a better impression at the inspection, and stains, smells and pet hair are easier to deal with now than to argue about later. Drop it off at 2043 O St.

  • Inside and Out from $230
  • Most cars done the same day
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or we'll make it right

Pick your package and time online in about 2 minutes. 25% deposit, fully refunded if you cancel more than 72 hours ahead.

What inspectors look at · Price · What we can't fix · FAQ

Turning In Your Lease? Clean It First.

When a lease ends, the leasing company inspects the car for wear beyond normal use. Dirt isn't damage, but stains, smells and pet hair can make normal wear look worse than it is, and some of it can show up as charges.

Our Inside and Out packages clean the whole car, inside and out, so it looks its best when the inspector walks around it. It's the same detail we'd give any car, with no special lease markup.

  • Seats, carpet and mats cleaned
  • A hand wash, a clay bar treatment and a ceramic hand wax
  • Cloudy headlights restored for $50
Clean black leather back seats in a blue Ford Edge after an interior detail at MC Auto Detailing in Lincoln, NE
Back seats after an interior detail at our shop.

What Lease Inspectors Look At

Every leasing company has its own wear guide, but most inspections cover the same things.

  • UpholsteryStains, burns and tears in the seats. We can clean stains. Burns and tears are damage.
  • SmellsPet and food smells. Smoke smell is a big one, and it's a job we don't take.
  • Carpet and matsStains, ground-in dirt and pet hair, which a Full Interior handles.
  • PaintScratches, dents and chips. A wash and wax shows the paint's real condition, but it won't remove damage.
  • Glass and lightsChips, cracks and cloudy headlights. Headlight restoration fixes cloudy lenses, not cracks.
  • Wheels and tiresCurb rash and worn tires. That's a tire shop or wheel repair job, not a detail.

Check your leasing company's wear guide, or the paperwork that came with your lease, before you book. It tells you exactly what counts as normal wear.

Which Package Fits a Lease Return?

Here's the honest rule. Prices are for a coupe or sedan.

Essential Inside and Out

from $230

For a lease you've kept clean.

  • No stains, heavy dirt or pet hair
  • A full vacuum and wipe-down inside
  • Hand wash, clay bar and ceramic hand wax

Full Inside and Out

from $310

For stains, spills and light pet hair.

  • Seats, carpet and mats shampooed and extracted
  • Stains treated and light pet hair removed
  • Hand wash, clay bar and ceramic hand wax

Add-ons worth a look

Only if your car needs them.

How Much Does a Lease Return Detail Cost?

Quick answer: a lease return detail is one of our Inside and Out packages: from $230 for the Essential Inside and Out and $310 for the Full Inside and Out on a coupe or sedan. Here's every vehicle size.

VehicleEssential Inside and OutFull Inside and Out
Coupe or sedan
Civic, Camry, Malibu
$230$310
5 seat SUV
CR-V, RAV4, Equinox
$270$360
Truck
F-150, Silverado, Tacoma
$300$380
7 to 8 seat SUV
Durango, Highlander, Escalade
$320$400
Minivan
Odyssey, Pacifica, Sienna
$350$420

What a Detail Can't Fix Before Turn-In

We'd rather be upfront than have you count on something a detail can't do.

We can help with

  • Stains and spills on seats and carpet
  • Pet hair and everyday smells
  • Dirty paint, wheels and glass
  • Cloudy, yellow headlights

A detail can't fix

  • Dents, door dings, scratches and rock chips
  • Burns, tears and worn spots in the seats
  • Cracked glass or headlights
  • Curb rash and worn tires
  • Smoke smell, which is a job we don't take

What Customers Say

★★★★★

“Called last Sunday to see if they can help me out with a oil stain from food that fell over in the back of my rental and they did an amazing job get it out that same morning! The back of the car looked and smelt like brand new car! ... I was so happy they were open on a Sunday too! Thank you guys again!”

Jasmine S., Google review
★★★★★

“I take my vehicle to this shop because I want to sell it and buy new one because I hear a lot of good things from the people about this shop and I’m not believe Ho he make him brand new car. I don’t want it now. I want to drive it because now I have a new car, thank you very much about this job and I am your customer now I tell all my friend also and my family”

Omar N., Google review
★★★★★

“I appreciate the attention to detail and the quick turnaround of our RX350. We needed a detailed interior cleaning and an exterior wash and wax. Both were done to our complete satisfaction. I would recommend using this company for all of your auto detailing requirements”

Ron S., Google review

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When to Book Your Lease Return Detail

A little planning keeps it stress free.

  • A week or two before turn-inThat leaves time to fix anything that comes up.
  • Before the inspection, if there is oneSome leasing companies send an inspector before turn-in. Book your detail before that visit.
  • Take your stuff outEmpty the glove box, console and trunk, and don't forget the garage door opener.
  • Leave a noteTell us in the job notes about stains, pet hair or anything you're worried about.
Black Mercedes-Benz GLC parked outside MC Auto Detailing at 2043 O St in Lincoln, NE
Our shop at 2043 O St, Lincoln, NE.

Lease Return Detailing Near You at 2043 O St in Lincoln

We're in the Telegraph District, on the east edge of downtown Lincoln, across O St from Union Plaza. We're open Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.

Most details take 3 to 6 hours, and most cars are ready the same day. Cars dropped off after 1 PM are ready the next day, and we text you as soon as yours is done.

  • Family owned, and we're in the bay every day
  • Every car detailed by hand inside our shop
  • Prices posted up front, and your deposit comes off the total
  • Satisfaction guaranteed or we'll make it right

Customers come to us from the Telegraph District, Downtown, Near South, Clinton, Havelock, South Lincoln, near UNL, and towns like Waverly, Hickman, Seward and Crete. See drive times from your part of town.

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Lease Return Detailing Questions

Does a detail help with a lease return?

It can. A clean car shows the inspector its real condition, and stains, smells and pet hair are easier to deal with before the inspection than after. A detail won't fix damage like dents or tears.

How much is a lease return detail?

From $230 for the Essential Inside and Out and $310 for the Full Inside and Out on a coupe or sedan. Bigger vehicles cost more.

Can you remove scratches before I turn it in?

No. We don't do paint correction or body work. The ceramic hand wax adds shine and can hide very light swirls, but it doesn't remove scratches.

Can you get rid of a smoke smell?

No. We don't take smoke odor jobs. A shop that specializes in odor removal is the right call for that.

Can you remove pet hair?

Yes. Light pet hair is included with the Full Inside and Out. More than light pet hair is an add-on from $40, depending on how much hair there is and how much you'd like removed.

Can you fix cloudy headlights?

Yes. Headlight restoration is a $50 add-on with any package. It doesn't fix cracked lenses.

How long does it take?

Most details take 3 to 6 hours. Cars dropped off after 1 PM are ready the next day.

Do I have to be there while you work?

No. Drop off the car, go about your day, and we text you when it's ready.