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Is gap insurance required in Michigan?

I want to get a new car, but I’m going to need a car loan to drive it off the lot. While I’m aware that I might have to budget a bit more for insurance, I’m not sure if the state mandates gap insurance. Do I need gap insurance in Michigan?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You’ll be glad to know that
gap insurance
is not required in
Michigan
. However, you may want to consider gap insurance under a few circumstances:
  • You made less than a 20% down payment on the car.
  • Your car doesn’t hold its resale value as well as other vehicles.
  • You financed the car for longer than 60 months.
  • You rolled over negative equity from your previous vehicle.
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