Is it useful to report to the police if the car is scratched?

[DelMaya]

Reporting to the police when your car is scratched can help resolve the issue. As a vehicle is considered personal private property, malicious damage to personal property can be addressed by filing a police report. If your private property is intentionally damaged, you should gather strong evidence, such as checking for nearby surveillance cameras, and make every effort to conduct an investigation and collect evidence. After filing a lawsuit, the court will appoint a relevant appraisal agency to assess the damages and determine compensation. For minor cases of intentional damage to public or private property with small amounts involved and less severe circumstances, it is considered a general violation of the law. Penalties may include detention, a warning, a fine, or an order to compensate for the losses as stipulated by public security management regulations. For more serious cases involving significant damage or severe circumstances, the act constitutes the crime of intentional destruction of property. In such cases, the offender may face up to three years of imprisonment, criminal detention, and a fine.