Guaranteed Asset Protection for Your Wheelchair Van

Guaranteed Asset Protection

If you’ve never heard of GAP – Guaranteed Asset Protection – you may be wondering what it is and why it’s important to consider when you purchase a wheelchair van? Put simply, GAP comes to the rescue in the event, your wheelchair accessible vehicle is ever declared a total loss and you owe more on your loan than you’ll receive from your insurance company. 

What is Guaranteed Asset Protection?

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) is not GAP Insurance; it's GAP coverage, which works similarly and ensures your vehicle is protected. For example, in the event of an unrecovered theft, collision, or fire, your wheelchair van may be worth less than the amount you owe on your loan at the time of total loss. In most cases, you would be required to pay the difference between the vehicle’s value and the existing loan amount. With GAP, that difference is covered, keeping you clear of any further financial responsibility. BraunAbility can assist you in obtaining this coverage.

How Does GAP Work?

In the event of a total loss, your insurance company may say the market value of your vehicle is $30,000. If you owe $35,000 on the bank loan, that leaves a ‘gap’ of $5,000 for the individual to cover. If that person was protected with GAP coverage, that extra protection would cover the $5,000.