There are two options when it comes to car ownership. A consumer may decide to purchase the vehicle, going through all the steps of down payments, loans, and having full control over the fate of the vehicle. On the other hand, a consumer may also elect to lease a vehicle. The consumer places him or herself under specific conditions determined in a lease agreement. These conditions can range from what the driver is allowed to do with the vehicle to what kind of insurance the consumer is required to purchase before driving.<\/p>\n
As most states have made auto insurance a legal requirement to drive, dealerships naturally expect car insurance to be a part of the lease agreement. However, although not expected by some, a leasing agreement does not necessarily contain a standard car insurance policy. In most cases, the consumer will be asked to obtain the proper policy prior to being given the vehicle, and a third-party insurer must be contacted.<\/p>\n
Although standard insurance is rarely, if ever, covered by a dealership in a lease agreement, the dealership will usually include a form of insurance that protects their best interests. Gap insurance, which covers the difference between what an insurer will pay for a totaled vehicle and the cost to replace the vehicle, is generally a part of a leasing agreement. On average, lease payments will include gap insurance already factored in.<\/p>\n
Consumers need to have a basic understanding of how their leasing agreement works before signing on to make regular payments for a vehicle. To search for a third-party insurer to help you stay insured with a policy that meets legal requirements while matching your finances, try starting with a local car insurance company.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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