Cheap Insurance reports that gap insurance can be essential for new car buyers to cover the financial gap between owed loan and actual cash value after a total loss, especially in cases of low down ...

Learn how gap insurance protects you financially by covering the difference between your car's value and what you owe in case of total loss. Discover when to buy it.

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Gap insurance is specifically designed for drivers with outstanding loan balances on their vehicles. It is typically only available for brand-new vehicles or for models that are less than three years ...

Gap insurance: Is it needed when buying a new car? There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a brand-new car off the lot. The spotless interior, the gleaming paint, the distinctive “new car ...