What To Do If Your Vehicle Is Vandalized

Your vehicle is at risk of being vandalized if parked in an open area. Use the steps below if your vehicle is vandalized. Then, ensure that your vehicle is equipped with the proper insurance coverage.

Supporting Details

Photographs and a police report will support your insurance claim. Once you realize your vehicle has been vandalized, contact a local police officer.

The officer will be dispatched to the location of your vehicle. They will assess the damage to your car. Then, they will prepare a report of their findings. Pictures of the vandalism will be taken. This information should be submitted when you file an insurance claim.

Claims Form

An insurance claims form will need to be filled out. This form should be prepared at your earliest convenience. The form will require some information about the damage to your vehicle. You will need to sign the form before it is filed. 

Adjuster Inspection

An insurance adjuster will inspect your vehicle. They will need to determine if your insurance policy will cover the damage. The adjuster’s findings will be reported to your insurance agency.

Once your vandalism claim is processed, you will be able to have your vehicle repaired. The repair process may include having your vehicle repainted. You can seek the needed services by scheduling an appointment with a certified mechanic.

Contact CXE Insurance

You do not need to go through a vandalism crime alone. Consult with one of our CXE Insurance agents for assistance with filing your vandalism insurance claim. An agent who serves Sellersburg, IN, will help you fill out the insurance paperwork that needs to be filed.