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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jim Gorzelany is a veteran automotive journalist. If you’re headed out to take advantage of year-end new-vehicle clearance sales, ...

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 ...

Gap insurance acts as a financial safety net for drivers who finance or lease a vehicle, covering the difference between the car’s actual cash value and the remaining loan or lease balance if the car ...

If you owe more than the car is worth and your full coverage car insurance policy pays out the vehicle’s actual cash value after an accident, you may be stuck with an outstanding debt. But if you ...

PEORIA, AZ (AZFamily)- Manny Munoz bought his BMW back in 2020 and says it’s been great to drive. But more than seven months ago, someone rear-ended Manny’s car. The damage looks minor from the photos ...

Founded in 1912, Liberty Mutual issues auto insurance policies in all 50 states and offers a wide variety of coverage options, including gap insurance and a lifetime repair guarantee. We love that ...

Cassidy Horton is a finance writer covering banking, life insurance and business loans. She has worked with top finance brands including NerdWallet, MarketWatch and Consumer Affairs. Cassidy first ...

Gap insurance is optional car insurance endorsement that covers the “gap” between the amount owed on a vehicle and its actual cash value (ACV) in the event it is totaled, stolen or rendered a total ...