Is gap insurance worth it?

Is GAP insurance worth while on a new Volkswagen Match Tiguan 4motion. Or is it another PPi?

Asked on 26 January 2015 by JEH

Answered by Honest John

Depends on the price. Best bought independently, not from a dealer.

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