are used interchangeably, but they do have distinct differences.
A gap waiver is a term that dealerships or lenders use, while gap insurance is a term often used by insurance companies. Typically gap insurance through your insurance company is cheaper.
Both essentially have the same function: in the event your car is totaled, both will pay the difference between the
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