, you’ll need to contact your insurance company to add it. GAP insurance helps cover the difference between what you owe in a car and how much it’s worth. Generally, it comes out to only $20 a year.
It will also help cover you if any of the following happens and totals your car:
. Either of these options might help if your new car gets totaled. Reach out to your insurance company to determine if either is right for you and if they offer it.
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