What Is Gap Insurance? Word Count: 301 Summary: Before a person decided to purchase a new vehicle, they need to check with their insurance company about gap insurance because it might already be included in the auto premium. If is not, this will be something that you can purchase for a decent cost. There are some insurers that do not offer this type of insurance at all. If this is the case, you should try to find a company that offers gap insurance before you decide to purchase it through the dealer. Gap insurance is... Keywords: insurance, car insurance, gap insurance Article Body: Before a person decided to purchase a new vehicle, they need to check with their insurance company about gap insurance because it might already be included in the auto premium. If is not, this will be something that you can purchase for a decent cost. There are some insurers that do not offer this type of insurance at all. If this is the case, you should try to find a company that offers gap insurance before you decide to purchase it through the dealer. Gap insurance is the insurance that will pay for the difference between what you would owe on an automobile and what the insurance company is going to say it is worth. This insurance is a must for someone who may be considering purchasing a new vehicle since a new vehicle will depreciate in value as soon as it is moved from the dealer's lot. You will appreciate this insurance if you are ever in an accident and still owe money on your car. Usually gap insurance is built into a lease for any of the leased cars that a consumer may decide to use. Do not just assume that it is. Make sure that you are asking questions and finding out the information that you need to make sure that you are covered incase that you are ever involved in an accident. You have to make sure that you are protected. The premiums are usually low for gap insurance. This is not going to be something that you are going to spend a lot of money on. For new purchases, it can be automatically added into your monthly car payment. This is hardly noticeable and it will allow you to have the protection that will make you feel secure each time you decide to drive your car.