GAP insurance is a type of coverage that protects you from taking a loss if you get into an accident shortly after purchasing a new car or taking delivery of a leased vehicle.

Florida car insurance normally covers the cash value of a vehicle as spelled out in your insurance policy. If you buy a new car, drive it off the lot and get into an accident, there could be a difference in the amount you owe on the loan and the amount of your car insurance settlement.

Why is this? Because cars lose value the moment you drive them away from the dealership. Your Florida car insurance doesn’t cover the amount of the loan you took out to buy the car, it covers the retail cash value of the vehicle. Some sources say a new car drops in value as much as 30% –just for driving it off the dealer lot.

That’s where GAP insurance comes in. With GAP insurance you are covered for the difference between the cash value of the car and the amount left outstanding on a new car loan or car lease. Read more »

Florida auto insurance policies are full of options such as car rental while your vehicle is in the repair shop, towing services and other extras. Are these options worth the additional money you pay on your Florida car insurance premiums?

Should you pay the extra money? Before you can answer yes or no, a bit of research is in order. Who wants to pay for extras if they aren’t needed? Read more »