DEALING WITH CAR VANDALISM

1) Keep the important data handy
Before you even get into a situation like this, make sure you have your insurance company phone and policy number with you at all times. Keep this information in a date book or PDA, or even on a slip of paper in your wallet or purse. Include with it your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and license plate number.

2) Call the police
Get the name and contact number of the officer who takes the report, and find out when and where you can get a copy of the report. This information will be important later on when dealing with your insurance company.

3) Contact your insurance company immediately
They will take down relevant information and guide you as to what to do. Make sure you ask them any question you may have, such as towing or rental car needs. Don't assume anything.

4) Document everything
Document all of the damage done, as well as any missing items.

5) Finally, keep calm
Keeping calm to deal with the later on problems or issues with insurance company and as well as teaches his/her family, relatives and friends on how to go about preventing car vandalism.