Personal Auto PolicyQuestion 409 of 474
Actual cash value, the measure used to settle a physical damage loss, is:
a.The dealer's advertised asking price for a like model
b.Replacement cost at the time of loss, less depreciation
c.The price the insured paid for the auto when new
d.The amount still owed to the lender on the auto loan
Explanation
Actual cash value is what it would cost to replace the auto today, reduced by depreciation for age, mileage and condition, and it caps what Part D pays. The loan balance is a debt between borrower and lender and measures nothing about the car, which is why gap coverage exists. Using the original purchase price ignores years of depreciation.
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