Variations in Gap Cover

Gap Cover

Finance Shortfall Gap

Coverage is designed to protect the Customer for the shortfall they may experience as a result of a motoring total loss. The shortfall is measured as the difference between the Customer's outstanding finance and the primary motor insurer's settlement at the date of total loss.


Factors impacting on the customers outstanding finance are the term of the loan, the interest rate, down payments made and any negative equity that has been carried into the loan. 


The pay-out amount made by the primary motor insurer will be determined by the age, make and model, and perceived condition of the vehicle immediately prior to total loss.  

Vehicle Replacement

Vehicle Replacement Gap provides cover for the shortfall following the Primary Motor Insurer's settlement at total loss and the Vehicle Raplacement Price. 


If the model of the vehicle is no longer available a suitable replacement vehicle will be used.


Unlike Financial Shortfall the gap becomes larger over time with Vehicle Replacement.  

Variations In Cover

Coverage can be changed from insurance to a waiver or warranty contract, particularly where the customer receives a credit at the time of total loss and must return to the originating dealer to activate it.


Other variations in cover relate to:


  • Deductible Reimbursement which covers the insurance deductible
  • Rental Car Hire Extension
  • OEM Guaranteed Parts Indemnity which covers the shortfall in the difference between using OEM and non OEM Parts either at a total or partial loss claim event.


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