If the vehicle is totaled, your insurer would pay you $25,000 (minus your deductible). Without gap insurance, you'd only receive $20,000 (minus your deductible). Keep in mind, to qualify for gap insurance, you must have comprehensive and collision coverage on your policy. More @Wikipedia
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