Vandalism is often dismissed as a
victimless anti-establishment crime, with most people associating the
act with spray-painted government buildings or toilet-paper bombing
trees, but many innocent car owners will tell you that the reality is
quite different. Outside of the home, the car is typically one of two major investments made in a person's life, and it is unfortunately one of the most popular targets for vandals. Whether caused by gang violence or bored youth culture, thousands of side view mirrors and windshields are victimized each year by vandals. Read on for 10 tips to help you treat and prevent windshield vandalism in the future.
What do I do now that my car has been
vandalized?
- Contact your local police department and report the damage immediately with a vandalism report.
- Contact your insurer for consultation on any property losses, or to repair any additional damage suffered during the attack. You may also seek reimbursement if you have comprehensive coverage.
- If any goods have been stolen, take appropriate preventative action. Cancel all credit cards, change locks on your home, or contact your cell phone service provider if any of these items have been taken.
- Contact Speers Auto Glass to schedule your repair. Speers are available for service 24/7, with mobile repair options offered, and the ability to pay up to 100% of your deductible.
- Make copies of all of your important information, credit cards, and passports, and do not store these items in your car for any reason.
- Park in well-lit areas. Ideally, the area will also have high traffic to deter any illicit activities.
- Lock your car doors at all times when exiting the vehicle.
- Park in a garage whenever possible.
- Install a car alarm, or get a hold of some security stickers as a deterrent.
- Do not leave your car unattended for more than a day, especially in the winter where inactivity is visible due to snow accumulation.
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