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Leasing a car is quite different from buying one. If you decide to lease, you have less protection than if you buy. Leases are usually long term and normally help the dealer more than you, the consumer. Read the lease agreement carefully and consider taking it to a lawyer before you sign.
Leasing a car is quite different from buying one. If you decide to lease, you have less protection than if you buy. Leases are usually long term and normally help the dealer more than you, the consumer. Read the lease agreement carefully and consider taking it to a lawyer before you sign.


For more information on leasing a car, check the article titled "[http://www.mvsabc.com/consumers/is-leasing-a-vehicle-for-me Is Leasing a Vehicle for me?]" on the website of the Vehicle Sales Authority of BC. It has information on consumer help and complaints. This website also describes the [http://http://www.mvsabc.com/consumers/compensation-fund Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund] (which may cover financial losses from leasing a vehicle if the dealer is no longer in business).  
For more information on leasing a car, check the article titled "[http://www.mvsabc.com/consumers/is-leasing-a-vehicle-for-me Is Leasing a Vehicle for me?]" on the website of the Vehicle Sales Authority of BC. It has information on consumer help and complaints. This website also describes the [http://www.mvsabc.com/consumers/compensation-fund Motor Dealer Customer Compensation Fund] (which may cover financial losses from leasing a vehicle if the dealer is no longer in business).