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🛡️ What is GAP Insurance?

GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance covers the "gap" between:

  • What your insurer pays — Actual Cash Value (ACV) of the vehicle
  • What you owe — Remaining lease balance

If your car is totaled or stolen, your insurer only pays the ACV. Without GAP, you'd owe the difference out of pocket.

✅ Good News for Lessees

Most manufacturer captive finance companies (Toyota Financial, BMW Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit, etc.) automatically include GAP coverage in the lease agreement at no extra charge. Always check your lease contract under "Total Loss" or "GAP" provisions.

⚠️ When You Might Need It

Third-party leases, credit union leases, or leases through independent finance companies often do NOT include GAP. If your lease doesn't include it, GAP insurance from an insurer (not the dealer!) costs $20-60/year — far cheaper than the dealer's $600-800 add-on.

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