Customer FAQ

Do you have an ACH Enrollment Form, Insurance Policy, or any other piece documentation that you'd like to send to CAL?  Click here to send it securely.

Accident and Theft
If your vehicle has been stolen, damaged, or involved in an accident, we can help protect your rights and assist you in handling these claims.  Pursuant to your lease agreement, any accident or theft should be reported to CAL immediately.

Insurance Check Endorsement
If you have received an insurance check made payable to CAL Automotive, please mail us the check(s) along with the following documents:

• Insurance Estimate(s)
• Bodyshop Work Order
• Paid Invoice
• Police Report

Mailing Address:
CAL Automotive
Attn: Insurance Dept
4556 S Broad St.
Yardville, NJ 08620

Upon verification that all documentation is complete and satisfactory, the check(s) will be endorsed and returned to you within one week. Check(s) are delivered via regular mail unless you provide a prepaid return envelope.

If you have questions regarding the accuracy of credit information supplied by CAL Automotive, please mail us your credit reporting dispute or credit inquiry dispute and we will begin reviewing it as soon as it is received.  Mail credit disputes to:

CAL Automotive
Attn: Credit Disputes
4556 S. Broad Street
Yardville, NJ 08620

Please include the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Last 4 digits of Social Security Number
• Lease account number
• Specific information you wish to dispute and basis for the dispute
• Any documents you may have supporting your dispute

When you shop for a vehicle, a car dealership will explore many financing sources to obtain the best possible deal for you.  Upon receipt of a request for credit, we request a copy of your credit report.  Accordingly, you will see an inquiry on your credit report from CAL Automotive.  If you received an Adverse Action Notice from CAL Automotive,  please note that the notice includes some key reasons that the credit request was declined, as well as the credit bureau that was reviewed to render that decision.  If you wish, you may contact any of the credit agencies for a copy of your credit report:

Experian: 800.846.5279
TransUnion: 800.882.8105
Equifax: 800.685.5000

Mail – You may send a check with your coupon stub to make a monthly payment.

On our website – You may schedule a one-time payment.  Click here to create an account.

With an Agent By Phone - Call us during business hours at 609.807.3200 with your checking account info and we can deduct a payment with your verbal authorization.

Using our automated phone system - Available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week using your checking account info (609.807.3200 Option 5)

Automatically - With your authorization, we will automatically deduct payments from your bank account each month.  Enroll on our website (click here to create an account.) Or call our Customer Service Department at 609.807.3200 for an ACH Authorization Form to be mailed to you.

Bill Pay – You may choose to set up your monthly payment through your bank’s online bill pay service.  Please note: Many bill pay service providers remit payment by paper check. Please schedule your remittance with ample time to allow for processing and mailing time.   Important: When establishing CAL as a Payee in your bill payment system, ensure successful transaction by including your 11 digit lease account number for reference, and manually add the PO Box address from your Welcome Letter or coupon book for proper routing.

Grace Period and Late Fee:
A charge in the amount of 5% of the past due amount will be assessed to your account for a balance that has not been received by CAL within a 10 day grace period following the payment due date. We know it takes some time for payment information on your new account to arrive, so we do not charge a late fee on the first payment that becomes due following the start of your lease.

Important: Failure to maintain the requisite amount of insurance is considered a default on your lease agreement.  CAL Automotive employs services to actively track insurance coverage on all leased vehicles.  In doing so, situations arise in which adequate insurance coverage cannot be verified.  Should you receive any communication regarding the need to prove insurance coverage on the leased vehicle, we appreciate your prompt response to the instructions provided within the communication.  Please provide updated insurance information to:

• Mail: Certified AL Company    |    PO BOX 398075   |   Minneapolis MN 55439
• Upload here

Minimum Requirements:

The terms of your lease agreement require you to maintain a certain level of insurance coverage during the entire life of the lease - from when you sign the lease contract to the moment CAL Automotive has received the vehicle back from you.   Please see your LEASE AGREEMENT for details.

a. Public liability insurance for bodily injury or death in the state mandated minimum liability limits in the state in which the Vehicle is garaged

b. Property damage insurance in the state mandated minimum property damage limits in the state in which the Vehicle is garaged

c. Collision, fire, theft, and comprehensive coverage in an amount equal to or exceeding the fair market value of the Vehicle with a maximum deductible of $500

d. As owner of the vehicle, Certified AL Company must also be named on the insurance policy as Additional Insured as well as Loss Payee

Initial Vehicle Registration
Initial registration is handled by your dealer at delivery.

Registration Renewal
New Jersey – NJ Motor Vehicle Commission will send your registration application to CAL, and we will forward it to you. Follow the instructions and mail the application as directed to Motor Vehicle along with your fee. The registration will be sent to CAL and, upon receipt, we will forward it to you immediately.

New York  – You will receive registration materials directly from the Motor Vehicle Agency.

Pennsylvania  – You will receive registration materials directly from the Motor Vehicle Agency.

Lost Registration
Please contact our Title and Registration Department at 609.807.3200. Our representatives will be happy to assist and provide you with any of the necessary documentation.

Receipt of Title After Purchase
Release of title after purchase is determined by manner of payment. Once you receive your title, you must take it to your local motor vehicle agency within 10 days to transfer ownership.
Bank or Certified Check – Approximately 3 days after receipt of payment
Other Payment Types – Up to 3 weeks after receipt of payment

As your lease approaches its completion, we will contact you to assist you in understanding the vehicle return process.  Or, you may contact us at 609.807.3200 Ext 9510.

Return Your Vehicle – If you decide to return the vehicle, we will arrange a convenient appointment to pick it up from you, per the terms of your lease. After landing and inspection, we will mail you with a statement of your account.

Charges
Disposition Fee – This charge applies when the vehicle is returned.  This is a common charge found in automobile lease agreements to offset expenses associated with the sale of the vehicle.  You may find this disclosed in Section 7 of your Lease Agreement.

Excess Mileage – See your lease agreement for the amount of mileage allowed in the lease, and the charge for each mile in excess of that amount. These charges are subject to sales tax.

Excess Wear and Use – If applicable, only an authorized independent, licensed appraiser can determine these items and the charges due. These charges are subject to sales tax. Description of Excess Wear and Use

Vehicle Inspection And Return
Although most vehicles returned to us incur no charges for excess wear or use, you may desire to have an inspection performed prior to the return of your lease vehicle. We recommend that you make these arrangements about a month in advance of your maturity date to allow the company you select the ability to complete your appointment prior to the end of your lease.

We make no recommendations as to selection of vehicle appraisers. They must be licensed by the state you reside to ensure that the report can be considered valid.

Purchase Option Quote Requests

• Sign into your account and obtain a current quote to purchase
• Call us at 609.807.3200  Ext 9510 M-F 9am-5pm

When sending payment, please

• make check payable to CAL Automotive
• complete and sign an odometer statement
• Mail check and odometer statement to:  CAL Automotive, 4556 S Broad St.  Yardville, NJ 08620
• Expect receipt of title with 3 weeks of mailing
• Include a postage-paid courier envelope and a bank-issued certified check if you desire expedited processing.

Financing with a convenience process and competitive rates may be available, some restrictions may apply - call our Lease End Team at 609.807.3200  Ext 9510 M-F 9am-5pm for details!

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