Yep exactly, I doubt they will care about the dents, but if they come out even better.
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Also just ask about your residual buyout. You have first rights on the car. if your lease was heavy on the payments you could owe less than the car is worth and be in a positive position.
As Johnathan said you should be able to walk away free and clear. Stay away from “I can get you out 3 months early” as all they do is roll those payments into your new lease.
Thanks for the tip. They are definitely trying to get me out early.
During Covid people where selling their lease back to the dealership and making a profit rather then turning the lease in, so depending on the car if it appreciated over time nominally due to inflation you can make money or buy the lease out at a discount.