Need advice - damage to leased car

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Before going to all that trouble and expense, why not check with the dealer you'll be getting your next vehicle from? If its truly minor cosmetic damage, it will be easy for a dealer to have repaired. If they really want your business, they shouldn't slam you a over minor item. Even if they deduct slightly more than you'd pay for a repair, you'd have far less aggravation.