PriceProtect™
DriveShield™
GarageGuard™
Services
Insurance
Car Insurance
Compare Car Insurance with Jerry
Jerry’s Expert Advice
Car Insurance Estimates
Home & Renters Insurance
Renters Insurance
Repairs
Car Repair Estimates
Repair Estimates for Popular Services
Advice
Read Car Content
Browse Jerry Car Advice
Check Out Expert Car QnA
Learn About How We Create Content
Jerry Data & Research
How do I claim vandalism on my car insurance?
My car was spray painted while parked at a friend's house. I want to put a claim in for vandalism. How do I do that?
Emily Maracle · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“I’m sorry to hear about your car! Having someone purposely damage your property never feels good, but you may be able to file a claim to fix it.
If you have
comprehensive coverage
on your insurance policy, you can submit a claim for vandalism. Comprehensive coverage covers a variety of things that aren’t related to a collision with an object or vehicle and commonly includes:- Fire
- Theft
- Windstorm
- Hail
- Flood
- Contact with a bird or animal
Before submitting a claim to your
car insurance company
, get a repair estimate. Since comprehensive and collision claims are subject to a deductible, your insurance will only kick in after you pay your deductible. If the repairs are less than your deductible, you have to pay for the damage out of pocket.If you don’t have comprehensive coverage, you would also be responsible for covering the damage. If future damage from vandalism or theft is a concern, you may want to consider adding comprehensive insurance.
You can do this by contacting your current insurance for a quote or by using
Jerry
. Jerry can provide you with competitive quotes in under a minute. Swapping is just as effortless. Jerry takes care of all the paperwork and phone calls and even cancels your old policy on your behalf.”View full answer
- Gregory R.
WHY YOU CAN TRUST JERRY
Jerry partners with more than 50 insurance companies, but our content is independently researched, written, and fact-checked by our team of editors and agents. We aren’t paid for reviews or other content.
Join 4M+ members in lowering their car insurance
You Might Also Be Interested
Read Advice From Car Experts At Jerry
What Others Are Asking
Browse More Content
Insurance in Your State
Easiest way to compare and buy car insurance
No long forms
No spam or unwanted phone calls
Quotes from top insurance companies