Car Vandalism Claims Double on Halloween
Make sure to store your car in your garage if you can tonight, as car vandalism claims are nearly twice as much as usual on Halloween.
A recent analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) discovered that Halloween has the highest average number of claims with 1,253. The average number of claims per day from 2008 through 2012 was 692 with the average cost per claim being $1,528.
Other holidays with high vandalism claims are the Fourth of July (987) and New Year’s (944). As for holidays with below average vandalism: Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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