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What Is Gap Insurance?

Once you purchase or lease your new vehicle, it begins to depreciate like any asset. In fact, data from CARFAX suggests that cars can lose more than 10 percent of their value during the first month of ownership. Depreciation does vary based on the type of car and its initial cost, so you’ll also want to consider the rate of depreciation.

Standard auto insurance covers the depreciated value of a car, which means that should the vehicle be a total loss, the insurance company is only required to pay you the current market value.

However, the current market value may be less than you owe on the vehicle. In these cases, it’s a good idea to have gap insurance. Gap insurance will pay the difference between the market value and what you owe on the car.

Why You May Need Gap Insurance

Here are some reasons you may want to consider gap insurance when buying or leasing a car at Champion Chrysler Jeep® Dodge:

  • You down payment is less than a 20 percent down payment
  • You’re are financing for more than 60 months
  • You are leasing—in this instance, gap insurance is usually required
  • Your vehicle depreciates faster than average
  • Negative equity from a trade was rolled into your new loan

Where to Find Gap Insurance

You can start by speaking to our financial experts at Champion Chrysler Jeep Dodge. They can advise you of your options are and if gap insurance is a good fit for your vehicle.

You are welcome to visit our Dodge dealership in Cerritos, CA to find out more about how to protect your investment in a new car. Visit us today to learn more and find your new vehicle.

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