“Such a scam”: Dealership quotes man $2,000 for damages on leased car. He takes it to an auto shop instead

A man who tried returning his car lease was floored by the dealership's charges for aesthetic damages. So, he opted to take it to a local auto body shop instead, and the price difference was massive.

Jeff (@jeff.for) posted about his experience in a viral TikTok that accrued over 1.3 million views. His clip sparked a conversation among users on the app about turgid upcharges they say dealerships often append to car services.

"So I went to return my leased car today, right? And I get to the dealership...