If you are leasing a vehicle, it is easy to remain with the same company when you get your auto insurance. However, if you do this, you might not know that you are actually paying higher premium rates and can actually look for lower rates somewhere else.

Auto insurance & leasing

When you lease, the vehicle that you will drive belongs to the leasing company. They want to make sure that their investment is covered in the event the vehicle gets damaged, totaled or stolen.

They typically want to get covered for the difference between what your auto-insurer pays and your outstanding leasing obligations at the time of the accident or damage. This is called GAP, short for Guaranteed Auto Protection, and is usually included in the leasing contract.

If your leasing company is called BMW Financial Services, Chrysler Financial or any other finance division of an automaker, then chances are your GAP insurance will be offered by the same lease company.

You are under no obligation to accept GAP insurance included as part of your lease agreement. Why pay an insurance premium if you could get the same coverage for a lower price?

Take some time when you go shopping and compare the different quotes given by insurance firms including the one that you are already signed up with. Inquire about possible discounts that you might be entitled to and adjust your policies accordingly.

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