In a situation where you owe money on the car (i.e., you still have a loan or lease on the vehicle), the insurance company may pay the actual cash value (ACV) of the car minus any applicable deductible. The ACV is an estimate of the car's market value at the time of the accident, taking into consideration its age, make, model, condition, and mileage. This amount may be used to pay off the outstanding loan or lease balance, with any remaining funds paid to you as the car owner. However, if the ACV is less than the amount owed on the car, you may be responsible for paying the difference.