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Can gap insurance help me if I'm upside down on my loan?

I have bad credit and had to get a loan with a longer term and higher interest rate. I currently owe more on my loan than my car is worth. Would gap insurance help if something happens to my car?

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Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“When you’re upside down on your loan,
gap insurance
will help. Gap insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your loan and the actual cash value of your vehicle if you’re in an accident that totals the vehicle.
It’s common for people to owe more on their loans than the value of their vehicles, with about 45% of car owners upside down across the country. Without gap insurance, you are responsible for the remaining balance on the loan if your vehicle is totaled. Gap insurance only covers damage if your car is totaled and your insurance pays out the actual cash value of your vehicle.
Do you want to add gap insurance to your loan or go with a new insurer that offers it? Use the
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