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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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Understanding Dealership Jargon: Terms the Public May Not Know

Shawn Ryder

The F&I manager will also offer additional products such as extended warranties and GAP insurance. Knowing this price can give buyers leverage during negotiations. GAP Insurance Insurance that covers the difference between the actual cash value of a vehicle and the balance still owed on financing.

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Is Your F&I Product Lineup Balanced & Diversified?

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Many buyers can also take advantage of the Federal Used Clean Vehicle Credit, providing an extra incentive for consumers to consider a used EV purchase 2. GAP Insurance: Depreciation is an inevitable reality of vehicle ownership, and gasoline and hybrid-powered vehicles are no exception.

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Overselling can hurt F&I sales

Canadian Auto Dealer

Overwhelm your customers and they buy less A December 2023 white paper by CDK Global sheds light on some evolving dynamics in automotive, particularly in the world of Finance and Insurance (F&I departments). Additionally, the white paper highlights how buyers perceive their interactions with business managers.

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F&I offices will have to adapt to EVs

Canadian Auto Dealer

In the cold weather climate that Canada offers to most of the country, the challenges for EV buyers and F&I offices take on additional dimensions. The reduced battery performance in colder temperatures can affect vehicle range and efficiency, influencing buyer decisions.

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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. Buyer beware,” says one. “When submitting my application online, the out the door number was $32,207 with GAP. “Buyers beware.

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The Anatomy of a Car Deal – Fees, Financing, and Fine Print

Shawn Ryder

Understanding Dealer Fees Delivery and Destination Fees On top of the sticker price of a vehicle, buyers may encounter additional costs known as delivery and destination fees. It’s crucial for buyers to understand what these fees entail and to question any charges that seem excessive.

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