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Leasing A VW ID.4 For $190 May Make You Rethink That Tesla Model Y

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New financing deals could help buyers save over $12,000 on a higher-spec ID.4. Buyers can lease the ID.4 It’s generally not advisable to put cash down on a lease because GAP insurance will only cover the remaining balance and not the downpayment if the car is totaled or stolen. All 2024 ID.4

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Understanding GAP Insurance: Your Safety Net in Vehicle Financing

Shawn Ryder

If you’re still paying off a vehicle loan, there’s a chance that the insurance payout might not cover the full amount you owe. This is where Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance comes into play, providing crucial financial coverage to bridge this gap. What Is GAP Insurance?

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Signing a new contract after cancelling gap insurance?

Shawn Ryder

In particular, what happens when you decide to cancel your GAP insurance and sign a new contract? Understanding GAP Insurance Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance is designed to cover the difference between what you owe on a vehicle and its actual cash value in the event of a total loss.

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Is GAP insurance required for a new 2025 Honda HRV?

Shawn Ryder

One of the critical aspects of vehicle coverage is GAP insurance. GAP insurance, which stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection, plays a significant role in the event of a total loss of your vehicle. What is GAP Insurance? Why Consider GAP Insurance When Buying a New Vehicle?

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Dealers' margins squeezed by EV shift, greater consumer protection

Autocar

The lower-margin business of new car sales has traditionally been supplemented by aftersales, finance and insurance Dealers are facing a profit-margin squeeze from the double whammy of the transition to EVs threatening their lucrative aftersales business and a legal clampdown curtailing profitable commissions for selling finance and insurance (F&I).

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Bargain or burden? The truth about buying a Fisker Ocean

Autocar

The owner dilemma Remarkably, throughout this turbulent period, UK car buyers have continued to purchase new and used Oceans. A drop in the Ocean A PCP is the safest way to finance an Ocean, given that it guarantees a vehicle’s future value. Among the online clubs supporting the model is Fisker Ocean Owners UK.

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Hyundai Dealer Bait And Switch Sees Sonata Price Go From $13k To $21k

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Toyota Corolla Buyer Teaches Us How To Beat Dealer Markups A Redditor posted a photo of the paperwork they claim is from the dealer for the Sonata in question. Registration fees, any finance charges, any dealer documentation fees, any emissions testing fees and government fees are not included in quoted price. “Buyers beware.

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