Guaranteed Asset Protection covers the difference between what your customer owes on their loan and what their insurance pays if a vehicle is totaled or stolen -- protecting them from out-of-pocket losses and protecting your dealership's reputation.
GAP -- Guaranteed Asset Protection -- is an F&I product that covers the gap between a vehicle's actual cash value (ACV) and the remaining loan balance if the vehicle is declared a total loss or is stolen and not recovered. Without GAP, customers are responsible for paying that difference out of pocket.
For independent used car dealers, GAP is one of the highest-penetration, highest-margin F&I products available. Used vehicles depreciate faster, and your customers are more likely to finance at higher loan-to-value ratios -- making GAP coverage not just a good idea, but essential protection your customers genuinely need.
When structured correctly, GAP generates strong per-unit profit for the dealership, provides real value to your customers, and can be channeled into a reinsurance program that builds long-term dealer equity.
Shields buyers from owing thousands after a total loss -- builds trust and referrals.
Strong margins on every unit sold, with minimal claims cost on well-structured programs.
GAP premiums can flow into your dealer-owned reinsurance entity, building real equity.
Customers protected by GAP are far less likely to bring negative equity disputes back to the dealership.
GAP is one of the simplest F&I products to explain -- customers understand the risk immediately.
We offer multiple GAP structures to match how your dealership operates -- whether you sell on addendum, finance through lenders, or want blanket coverage across your inventory. Every program is designed for maximum penetration and reinsurance eligibility.
GAP is added to the deal as a line item on the buyer's order or addendum at the point of sale. Ideal for cash deals, BHPH, and any transaction where the dealer controls the full deal structure. Simple to present, easy to administer, and fully transparent to the customer.
GAP is rolled into the finance contract and included in the customer's monthly payment. Works seamlessly with indirect lending relationships and captive finance programs. Customers see GAP as part of their financing package, which increases acceptance rates and penetration.
Cover your entire portfolio with a blanket GAP program that applies to every qualifying unit you sell. Simplifies administration, ensures consistent customer protection across all deals, and maximizes your overall penetration rate without relying on individual deal presentations.
All of our GAP programs can be structured to flow premiums into a dealer-owned reinsurance entity. Instead of all the profit leaving your dealership, a portion is retained in your own company -- building real, transferable equity over time that grows with every deal you close.
Not sure which GAP structure is right for your dealership? We will evaluate your deal flow, lending relationships, and volume to recommend the best program for your operation.
Get Your Free GAP AnalysisIndependent used car dealers face a unique situation: the vehicles you sell depreciate faster than new cars, and your customers often finance at higher loan-to-value ratios. That combination means your buyers are at significantly higher risk of being upside-down on their loan from day one.
This makes GAP one of the most genuinely valuable products you can offer. Unlike some F&I products where the customer may question the value, GAP solves a problem they can immediately understand: what happens if my car gets totaled and I still owe money?
For the dealership, GAP represents one of the cleanest profit opportunities in the F&I office. High penetration rates, strong margins, low claims frequency on well-underwritten programs, and full reinsurance eligibility. It is a product that makes money for you while genuinely protecting your customers.
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