GAP Insurance

Gap Insurance doesn’t have to be booooring. Our guides cut through the jargon to show how it protects you against car depreciation, whether it’s brand new or second hand.

A new car sitting outside the dealership in the United Kingdom
10 Mar 2026

Do I need GAP insurance for a new car?

Having a shiny new motor is exciting. It’s easy to get carried away and hit the road as soon as…

Grey BMW parked up on a coastal road in the United Kingdom
10 Mar 2026

Is GAP insurance worth it on a used car?

Buying a used car may still be an expensive ordeal. Due to depreciation, the price of a used car is…

white VW SUV sitting outside a house in the United Kingdom on a sunny day
10 Mar 2026

Do I have to have GAP insurance?

If your bank account has taken a hit to secure the dream car that you’ve had your eye on for…

Person leaning on a car outside their house in the UK with sunshine
03 Mar 2026

What is GAP insurance?

Your brand-new motor looks, feels and smells soooo good. You promise yourself you’ll look after it, but sometimes an unexpected…

Person leaning on their white car, using their phone
10 Nov 2025

What is return to finance GAP insurance?

Don’t let your car finance haunt you every month if it's written off or stolen. It’s scaarry! Return to finance…

Person leaning on their Silver Audi Q1, using their phone with a smile on their face
10 Nov 2025

What is return to invoice GAP insurance?

Return to invoice (RTI) GAP insurance can help you climb out of a hole and stop you from hitting a…

Silver Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo parked on an open road under daylight.
08 Sep 2025

Case Study: When a Write-Off Didn’t Write Me Off

The Challenge In July 2023, I was involved in an accident that left my car a total write-off. The vehicle…

Audi SUV driving on a country road lined with trees and open fields, captured at speed on a sunny day.
04 Sep 2025

When should I buy GAP insurance?

GAP insurance covers the shortfall between what you paid for your car and what your insurer pays out if it’s…

A purple Mercedes-Benz SUV driving along a rural road on a sunny day, with green fields and blue sky in the background.
04 Sep 2025

Return to Value GAP Insurance

This type of GAP cover bridges the shortfall between your car’s depreciated value and the price you first forked out,…

Lease GAP Insurance
04 Sep 2025

Lease GAP Insurance

Leasing a car can feel like the smart option. You can drive something shiny and new without the long-term commitment.…

Mercedes C63 man considering GAP
04 Sep 2025

How does GAP insurance work?

GAP insurance might not be the most famous cover out there, but it could save you a serious headache. Officially…

Range rover sport - do I need gap insurance
24 Feb 2025

Do I need GAP insurance?

It’s annnnoying! Cars lose value faster than you’d like to think. A report from the AA shows a shiny new…