Help- Anyone returned a Porsche lease recently: Curious to know if a small windshield chips (repaired) result in huge deductions/fees or OEM replacement charge upon return.
I leased a Porsche Taycan about a year ago and still have nearly two years left on the lease. Today, a small chip (smaller than a dime) appeared on the passenger side of my windshield after a truck kicked up stones on the highway.
What are my options—should I have it repaired by Safelite, or repair/replace the windshield through a Porsche dealership, or use a reputable 3rd-party shop and pay out of pocket? I’m in Texas, and my insurance has a $0 deductible. I don’t think windshield repair in TX counts against you or raise your premiums but this is not my concern here. Concern is Porsche charging me later on upon lease return.
My main concern is this —- if I get the chip repaired (e.g., by Safelite), it may show up on Carfax. When I return the lease, could Porsche penalize me for repairing it instead of replacing the windshield with an OEM part?
Would it be better to go through the Porsche dealership, or even pay out of pocket with a third party to avoid any record?
I’d prefer Safelite to get it repaired (Safelite may report it to carded), but more importantly I’m worried Porsche might penalize me or still require a full OEM replacement at lease return and the insurance in 2 years will tell me that it’s too late to redo it.
Any insights or experiences would be appreciated.