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

PHD Mail Limited 2 Nov 2025

55 star rating

I use Direct Gap for all my Company Car fleet. Easy to use website and competitive rates.

Edward McLeod 6 Jan 2026

55 star rating

thank you, 3rd or 4th policy I bought

Barbara Stewart 4 Dec 2024

55 star rating

Hayley was brilliant 🤩 I had done everything on line & it wouldn’t let me in to do my password so Hayley sent me a link. Also she amended my cover from 3 to 4 yrs. Very pleased w…

Carolyn Lyle 16 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Great information easy to understand and £100 less than my dealer offered.

Chris R 4 Oct 2024

55 star rating

Excellent Customer service and support. Quick and easy to set up. Great price. Would highly recommend based on my personal experience.

Lee Haworth 28 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Excellent. Easy to buy. Much cheaper than dealership GAP

Michael Dietz 13 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Have used on a previous vehicle, policy gives a great peace of mind.

Barry Edwards 17 Jun 2026

55 star rating

Used this company many times...great price for peace of mind .

Graham Anderson 17 Dec 2024

55 star rating

Fantastic service, great technology. We've been using direct gap for years. Always very helpful on the telephone as well

Alex Sissons 24 Oct 2024

55 star rating

3rd policy I've had and best price by far

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…

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.

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.

Neil Porteus 23 Jul 2024

55 star rating

Excellent value gap insurance. In the past my daughter has had to make a claim under a Direct Gap policy and it lived up to its expectations. Also very easy to purchase online.

David Kent 10 Sep 2025

55 star rating

Always been very pleased with company and will continue to use for my GAP ins, wdl done guys full marks.

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…

Heather Smith 28 Oct 2025

55 star rating

Used several times only claimed once due to car being stolen, excellent customer service and speedy service in payment

Craig Richards 7 Nov 2025

55 star rating

Existing customer, easy to use portal, and helpful staff

Christine Calder 23 Dec 2013

44 star rating

Clear information and pricing

Amanda Diskin 2 Feb 2021

55 star rating

Paul was very helpful in explaining the different policies and explaining the different options and payment methods.

Charlotte Rowe 23 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Prices, they seemed very reasnable and easy to do thank you

John Drabble 24 Jul 2019

55 star rating

Thanks to Hayley for explaining the differences between the various policy options. The rest of the process was seamless and a very competitive rate. We now have GAP insurance cov…

Mr I Windsor 18 Dec 2013

55 star rating

Feel very reassured by the FSA and Financial Services compensation scheme backing on all policies.

E W Coe 21 Sep 2017

55 star rating

Competitive price and good website.We have used Direct Gap before and they were very helpful.

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