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Gap Insurance Refused To Pay BMW Owner $19,000 Over 60 Cent Clerical Error

Carscoops

A man in Arizona says that his gap insurance denied his claim due to a 60-cent clerical error during the initial purchase. That’s where gap insurance comes in. Gap insurance acts as a financial safety net. When his SUV was recently declared a total loss, he expected his gap coverage to kick in.

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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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Based on CFPB Documented Consumer Complaints, Are Junk Fees Really in the Spotlight?

AutoSuccessOnline

This initiative has significant implications for Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance and other aftermarket products commonly sold alongside vehicle purchases. In the automotive sector, this scrutiny has extended to GAP insurance and various aftermarket products.

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Insurance firms agree with FCA to suspend sales of GAP products

Motor Trader

GAP insurance firms have agreed to pause sales of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance, following a request from the FCA. The finance regulator said the firms which have agreed to this action account for 80% of the GAP market. GAP has been under the spotlight for some time.

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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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FCA renews call on GAP firms to provide fair value to consumers

Motor Trader

The FCA has renewed its call for Gap providers to ensure they demonstrate “fair value and good customer” outcomes In February, the FCA agreed a pause in the sale of guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance with a number of firms, following concerns the products were not offering fair value.

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Navigating Inflationary Pressures on Vehicle Ownership: A Guide for Auto Dealers

AutoSuccessOnline

Consumers are holding onto their cars longer, reducing the availability of used vehicles for sale. Higher rates lead to increased monthly payments, making vehicle financing more challenging. Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance : GAP insurance is essential in an inflationary environment.