Changing hood emblem on leased vehicle

[ghodge]

Before I change my hood emblem, I was wondering if there might be a problem doing this on a leased vehicle if I were to decide to turn it back in at the end of the term. Any thoughts, comments, etc?

Thanks,

George

 

[MerlintheMad]

Spit in your palm; slap your other hand and see; if the spit hits you, then the dealer will nail you for the badge swap. If not, then you're good. Hah. Kia dealerships are a crap shoot. Ask them first, that's the only way. This is not a case of, "it is easier to obtain forgiveness than permission".

 

[ghodge]

Thanks Merlin. That's a very good point. They should be able to provide a definitive answer unlike performance mods.

 

[87and66]

worst case scenario, you buy another kia badge for $50 and put it on before turning in the lease

 

[Kia Stinger]

I've never actually heard of them giving anyone a problem. Especially if you were to use an OEM emblem like this one:

E Hood Badge – The Stinger Shop

stingerforum.org

 

[Kia Stinger]

Or you could simply do a Vintage K overlay set and never have to worry about it at all:

Full Original K Overlay Package – The Stinger Shop

stingerforum.org

 

[ghodge]

I deliberated over such a long time that I ended up with three hood emblems. I hope to go with the round "E" you posted above and not mess up the paint with the removal of the original. I want to do this once and not have to think about going back although if i had to, any paint damage would be covered by the original badge.

 

[Nukebeast]

Do it and tell them it flew off when you burned the doors off a mustang.

 

[Gtecko]

I have a lease and even before taking position, I had ordered the Korean badges... I mean that is how the car is made over there. Anyway, told my sales manager that I was going to go swap them out and she was as excited as I was.
Go for it !
you might as well do what you want with the car, it is yours during the lease, I did not ask them before any of my mods and every time I go see them, they enjoy seeing whats new.