The Big Down Payment Trap: How to Minimize Your Loss on a Lease Exit

In this episode of Road Talk, we break down a real-world situation involving a Calgary driver who made a large down payment on a new vehicle lease, only to realize a few months later that the lease no longer works for her. With the dealership willing to terminate the lease—but keep the entire down payment—we discuss why this happens, why significant down payments on leases can be risky, and what options may exist to reduce or recover some of that financial loss.