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This optional coverage protects the dollar amount between what you still owe on
an auto loan or lease and what you would actually collect from your auto policy
if your car is totaled.
Why should I add this coverage to my auto policy?
New cars today are expensive. They also depreciate rapidly. After an accident,
traditional policies pay based on a car’s actual cash value - the original
purchase price minus depreciation. The actual cash value of most new cars drops
10 percent to 20 percent in the first year. Which means that it’s possible for
the unpaid balance of a loan or lease to exceed the actual cash value of the
car. If the car is totaled in an accident after only 12 months, the insurance
proceeds might not be enough to pay off the loan or lease.
Auto loan/lease coverage fills this potential gap. It pays for the difference
between the actual cash value of the car and any remaining payments on the loan
or lease.
Do all cars qualify for loan/lease coverage?
Automobiles, pickups and vans that carry both collision and other than
collision insurance coverage qualify, as long as coverage is added within 30
days of leasing or financing the new vehicle.
Can coverage be renewed each year?
Yes, as long as the loan or lease is in force. However, once coverage has been
discontinued, it cannot be added back to your policy.
How much does auto loan/lease coverage cost?
The premium will vary depending on the cost of the new car.
How can I find out more?
Simply contact your agent. Ask them to explain the details and prepare a quote
for this convenient, valuable insurance protection.
Peace of mind. Knowing that you’re protected, that your family, your
home and your cars are properly insured, and that you can sleep easy at night.
With Penn National Insurance and your independent agent, you get outstanding
value and superior local, personal service. And if you have a claim, we’ll be
there for you. We promise to handle your claim promptly, fairly and
courteously.
Peace of mind. You deserve it. Penn National Insurance and your local
independent agent provide it.
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