Drive Confidently with MRC and GAP Vehicle Coverage - Money Tip Tuesday

Buying a vehicle is one of the most significant purchases you'll make, so ensuring it's protected is very important.

Guaranteed Asset Protection coverage, or GAP, and Mechanical Repair Coverage, also referred to as MRC, are essential in protecting your new vehicle. Keep listening to learn more about these coverages and how to make them work for you.  

Links: 

• Learn more about the benefits of GAP coverage and MRC
• Check out TCU University for more financial education tips and resources! 
• Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! 
• Learn more about Triangle Credit Union 

Transcript:

Welcome to Money Tip Tuesday from the Making Money Personal podcast.     

First, let's take a look at GAP coverage. Did you know a newly purchased vehicle depreciates the second you drive it off the dealer's lot? Within the first year, most cars will lose up to 20% of their value. If your vehicle is totaled in an accident or stolen and not recovered, you could end up owing more than the vehicle is worth.  

GAP coverage is designed to reduce or eliminate the difference between the insurance settlement and the loan balance. This protection can save you tons of money from sudden out-of-pocket expenses. In comparison, standard auto insurance will only pay up to the value of your vehicle. GAP coverage will protect you from the difference.   

So, how do you obtain GAP coverage? There are several options. First, you can sign up for GAP when you purchase your new vehicle with an auto loan. Triangle Credit Union offers GAP coverage as an additional option to their auto loans. Second, your auto insurance may also offer GAP coverage for your vehicle.   

Now, let's look at Mechanical Repair Coverage, or MRC. This coverage can help limit unexpected, covered repairs as your vehicle ages, potentially saving you thousands of dollars in repairs. MRC includes many benefits, such as car rental reimbursement, 24-hour roadside assistance, and car key replacements. It will even cover travel expense reimbursements when a covered breakdown occurs 100 miles or more from your home and your vehicle is held overnight at a repair facility. 

With vehicles already being a significant expense, it makes sense to be fully covered in case something goes wrong. GAP coverage and MRC can save you thousands of dollars, so if you're thinking about buying a car, you might want to consider getting one or both. Luckily, they're available as add-on options for your new or existing auto loan from Triangle Credit Union!   

One final note. GAP and MRC are also available to purchase out of pocket for those who don’t have a Triangle auto loan or don’t want it as a loan add-on. If you want this valuable coverage for an existing loan, stop by your nearest branch to get started!  

If there are any other tips or topics you'd like us to cover, let us know at tcupodcast@trianglecu.org. Also, remember to like and follow our Making Money Personal Facebook and Instagram to share your thoughts. Finally, remember to look for our sponsor, Triangle Credit Union, on Facebook and LinkedIn.    

Thanks for listening to today's Money Tip Tuesday. Check out our other tips and episodes on the Making Money Personal podcast.