In summary, while there are benefits to leasing, the primary disadvantage is that you do not gain ownership or build equity over time, leading to a situation where you have ongoing payments with no eventual payoff.
Advantages of leasing include lower monthly payments, no long-term commitments, and minimal maintenance costs. Disadvantages include never owning the car, charges for damage or exceeding mileage limits, and restrictive terms and conditions.
Just like any other vehicle on the road, lease cars have to be insured by law, and it's rare for cover to be included with the lease. That means you're responsible for getting insurance before getting behind the wheel.