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Will gap insurance pay out if I buy the salvaged vehicle from the insurance company?

The ($14,000 value) car was totaled in an accident. I owe more on the loan ($16,000) but have gap insurance. Insurance is saying the value is $14,000, and that I can buy the salvage title for $11,000. Will gap insurance pay $2,000 or not if I accept the salvage offer?

Feb 23, 2020 Madison, WI

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Kristine Lee

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Kristine is a licensed insurance agent who joined The Zebra in 2019 as an in-house content researcher and writer. Before joining The Zebra, she was a…

Your gap coverage should still cover the $2,000 owed on the loan regardless of what happens after that. I would definitely check directly with your insurance company to make sure there is no stipulation that prevents this if you choose to buy back the salvage title.

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