Total Loss Protect Insurance

Total Loss Protect Insurance (TLP) pays up to £10,000 in addition to your motor insurance in the event of a total loss.

The policy will pay a cash lump sum equating to 25% of your motor insurer’s settlement amount in the event of the total loss of your vehicle, to contribute towards otherwise uninsured expenses such as a policy excess and/or the value of vehicle contents and/or personal effects and/or any depreciation in the value of that car.

  • Covers New & Used Cars
  • Cash lump sum benefit up to £10,000
  • Covers all drivers on your insurance policy
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

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leaving a gap of £10,450

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See what our customers are saying about us

Edit Hamblett 12 May 2026

55 star rating

Very fast and reliable each time i have purchased a new car i have used Direct Gap as i find the whole process easy

Christopher Fearn 2 Jul 2026

55 star rating

Used on lots of different cars lucky no claims and cheaper than main dealers

Lee Haworth 28 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Excellent. Easy to buy. Much cheaper than dealership GAP

R Holmes 9 Jan 2026

55 star rating

After having to unfortunately claim last year it was a no brainer to come back to Direct GAP they're so friendly and helpful. It gives me the peace of mind should the worst happen…

Alan Stewart 20 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Excellent website which is easy to use and a range of policies to suit your needs. The price of the policy I chose was very competitive and cheaper than most. I also liked the high…

GEOFFREY HARDMAN 4 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Easy to set up, used this firm over many years

Jennifer Hodgett 2 Jan 2026

55 star rating

Website is so easy to use and the level of cover and cost compares favourably with their competitors. Second policy with Direct Gap would definitely recommend to others.

Alpesh Patel 23 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Great service this would be the 5th time now

Phillip Bee 27 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great company, easy to use customer portal. Been using this company for about 8 years now.

James Hunter 4 Mar 2025

44 star rating

I have just made a claim through Acasta on my previous policy and anticipate the settlement payment in the next few days. The whole process was fairly straightforward.

Stuart Davies 17 Jul 2026

55 star rating

Used your company for my last 3 vehicles, very easy to arrange. Luckily have not needed to make any claims so can't comment on the claim process and hope I never will.

Craig Richards 7 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Existing customer, easy to use portal, and helpful staff

MOIRA RAPSON 9 Oct 2025

55 star rating

I have used Direct Gap several times. The website is very clear and easy to use. The price is competitive. I have never had to claim so I can't comment on that aspect.

Stephen Webb 10 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I've used Direct Gap for my previous vehicle, so it was an obvious choice for the new car.

Marcin Dlugoszek 18 Jul 2026

55 star rating

Simple, straight forward purchase process. Our 3rd policy now!!!

Lee Appleyard 3 Feb 2025

55 star rating

Hayley on the phone was great

Mark Troth 19 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I have been with Direct Gap for over 7 years and had three different cars. Website is easy and updating details is hassle free Thanks

Catherine Morrison 20 Feb 2026

55 star rating

This type of insurance gives me peace of mind knowing that my purchase is covered should anything happen to my car I’ve been using gap insurance since 2014 and would not be without…

LISA MURPHY 21 Feb 2020

55 star rating

Nice simple clear site to use. Let's hope we never have to use the policy but peace of mind that the company is so well rated

Rob Smith 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Internet search & comparison..not the cheapest but offered greater choice in terms of years/amount to be covered. Reviews also seem good.

Joanne Ashworth 22 Mar 2021

55 star rating

Quick and simple to do 10/10

John Greenwood 24 Apr 2021

55 star rating

Excellent service, great web site which is backed up by lots of 5 star reviews convinced me to go ahead with a policy from Direct Gap , plus I saved 50% on the price of a similar p…

John Merrill 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

I saved over £125 compared to what the Ford dealership offered me. The Direct Gap website was easy to use with all the I formation that I needed at the right price. What more…

Lesley Smith 13 Dec 2018

55 star rating

I would highly recommend Direct Gap. Paid out £10k on a policy for a previous car without any dramas.

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