What is GAP coverage and do you need it?

A Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) endorsement covers the difference between the actual cash value of your vehicle and what you owe your lender when a covered total loss or theft occurs.  New, used, and leased vehicles, and motorcycles, are all eligible for GAP.

How GAP Endorsements Work

We all know that vehicles begin depreciating as soon as they are driven off the lot.  According to the Insurance Information Institute, most cars lose 20% of their value within a year.  Depending on how much you have paid toward your vehicle and if you have borrowed the rest, you may reach a period where you owe more than it is worth

GAP will pay off the difference between the loan balance and what the insurance company values the vehicle is worth should it be in an accident and it is determined to be a total loss.  This coverage can alleviate the financial stress of having to pay a balance on a loan on a car that you no longer own.  

If you have a loan or a lease, estimate the value of your car as compared to your loan.  If the value is less than the loan balance, adding GAP provides peace of mind and financial relief should the unexpected happen.

Contact Country Harbor Agency today to review if your policy is meeting your insurance needs.

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Mike Hoskins

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