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Correct, unless your dealer is also your lessor which is unlikely.
From what I've heard I don't think I would ever use an independent leasing firm because they tend to nickel and dime you death at lease turn in time for damages to the vehicle you didn't even know were there. I have never had that problem with Lexus financial.