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 can pay out if the balance on your car loan is larger than the amount your insurance company will pay if your car is totaled Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

Insurance companies pay the depreciated value of your car if it’s totaled or stolen, which might be less than your car loan balance. Gap insurance can cover the difference between the vehicle’s value ...