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VEHICLE CONDITION EVALUATOR.

The BMW Financial Services Vehicle Condition Evaluator makes determining your vehicle’s current condition easy. It is the same Evaluator Tool used by your BMW Retailer and the AutoVIN Inspector to check for tire tread depth, dents, scratches, windshield cracks, etc. Use yours to distinguish what the acceptable wear and use on your vehicle is from what is chargeable.

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VEHICLE CONDITION EVALUATOR.

Dents, Dings, Chips.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

All chips affecting an area less than or within the 2” inner circle of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator and dents with damage 2” or less (maximum three occurrences per panel)

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

All chips affecting an area greater than the 2” inner circle of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator and have more than three dents per panel, or dents that extend outside the 2” inner circle of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator.

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Scratches.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Surface scratches/scuffs that do not penetrate the paint and can be removed with normal reconditioning.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

All scratches/scuffs that extend beyond the 2” inner circle of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator.

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Hood.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Minor stone chips that affect an area within the 2" inner circle on the Vehicle Condition Evaluator.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

Stone chips that affect an area greater than the 2" inner circle on the Vehicle Condition Evaluator.

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Tires.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Tires must have at least 4/32" of tread at the lowest point, deeper than the silver wear bar on the Vehicle Condition Evaluator. Tires must match the original equipment supplied on your vehicle (speed rating, type, brand, run-flat, size). Please see your BMW Retailer for details.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

Tires that have less than 4/32" tread depth, or 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.

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Windshield.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Cracks or stars that are outside of the driver’s wiper arc and within the 1/2” circle in the centre of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator (up to two occurrences) and surface chips in the driver’s wiper arc.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

Any cracks or stars within the driver’s wiper arc and outside of it greater than the 1/2" circle in the centre of the Vehicle Condition Evaluator.

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Bumpers.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Superficial scuffs/scratches that do not penetrate the paint.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

All dents and scratches/scuffs that penetrate the paint and cracks or punctures to bumpers.

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Cracked Light.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

ACCEPTABLE

Light housing is damage-free.

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

Any cracks to a light housing.

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Interior Wear.

Acceptable, unacceptable dents & dings

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).

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Unacceptable dents & dings

UNACCEPTABLE

Any tears or burns to the interior.

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Please note that if you have purchased BMW Financial Services Excess Wear & Use Protection with your BMW 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 1-800-300-0269 to see if any chargeable items are covered by your Excess Wear & Use Protection plan.

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FIND A BMW REPAIR CENTRE.

BMW Repair Centre

Our BMW Certified Collision Repair Centres (CCRC) are able to repair any signs of wear and use that may be considered “unacceptable” and restore your BMW back to its factory safety specifications. Every BMW CCRC is equipped with specialized tools and trained technicians to give you fast, easy service, and a guarantee that your repairs are BMW certified. Schedule your appointment today by visiting bmw.ca to find a repair centre near you.