Gap insurance: Is it needed when buying a new car? 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 ...

If your vehicle gets totaled or stolen and you owe more on the loan than what your car is worth, gap insurance can help. Several factors will determine if gap insurance is worth it for you, including ...

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 ...

That stack of dealership paperwork is hiding more than most buyers ever realize.

Gap insurance can pay out if the balance on your car loan is larger than the amount your insurance company will pay if your car is totaled Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

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 ...

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 ...