I was reading the fine print on the back of my A4 lease this morning (don't ask) and I noticed a very interesting clause which states that you are not allowed to take the car outside the U.S. with the lessor's prior written consent - in my case, Chase Manhattan.<p>For those of you who live near our northern or southern borders, if anything ever happens to the car whilst you are outside our fair land you could be in a lot of trouble even if you buy the proper insurance. You might want to see if your lease has similar language.<p>I also noticed my lease has an amusing typo - I can't return the car just because I decide "the vehicle cost to much."

This statement is true in most cases.<br>It is to prevent you taking it out of the country and never coming back with it.<p>Since the car isnt in your name in order to take it over, a lot of times you have to show the letter.<p>Makes sense. Feel bad for those who drive over the border a lot.