As it pertains to cars, gap insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your car loan and the actual cash value of your car if it’s totaled in a crash. That “gap” can amount to quite a bit ...

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of driving a brand-new car off the lot. The spotless interior, the gleaming paint, the distinctive “new car smell”-it’s a moment of pure excitement. You have ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Some drivers might be surprised to learn that you’re still on the hook to pay off your car loan if the vehicle is totaled or stolen and unrecoverable. Sure, you may receive an insurance payout of some ...

Guaranteed asset protection (GAP) insurance is a type of auto insurance coverage that is most commonly available for newer vehicles. New cars can depreciate quickly, so carrying standard coverage ...