How do I report Auto Glass Damage in Winnipeg?

🚘 Step‑by‑Step: How to Report Auto Glass Damage in Winnipeg

Whether your windshield cracked on the road or door glass was smashed in a parking lot, here’s how to report it quickly—no stress, no phone queues, just fast repairs.

🧾 Step 1: Do You Need a Police Report?

If your glass damage resulted from vandalism, theft, or a hit-and-run, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) requires a police report to process your claim.

Winnipeg Police Service provides an online tool for most non-violent property damage reports, including vehicle vandalism:

• Report Damage / Mischief to Vehicle (not from a collision)
  • https://www.winnipeg.ca/police/services/report-crime
• You’ll receive a temporary tracking number instantly and within ~48 hours an official occurrence number, which you’ll need for insurance claims.

If you prefer, you can call non-emergency services at 204‑986‑6222, but online reporting is fast and convenient.

📂 Step 2: Open an Auto Glass Claim - Skip the MPI Hold Line

Here’s where GlassLab Auto Glass simplifies everything:

1. Visit glasslab.ca and click “Open a Claim” to submit your claim request directly.
2. Provide:
   • Your winnipeg police report number (if vandalism/theft)
   • Your vehicle registration and MPI policy details
3. We handle the rest via MPI’s claim  system:
   • We file your claim immediately—no waiting on hold
   • No need to contact MPI yourself
   • All paperwork and processing is managed for you

Now, you just schedule pick-up, drop-off, or mobile service.

🛠️ Step 3: GlassLab Does It All for You

When you open an auto glass claim with GlassLab via glasslab.ca, you don’t talk to MPI or wait on hold. We handle:

• Direct MPI processing and billing (you don’t pay upfront)
• Arranging free pickup and drop-off
• Mobile or in-shop same-day glass repair or replacement
• Lifetime workmanship warranty

Your only responsibility? Provide the Winnipeg Police Report number (if applicable) and your claim details. We'll take care of the rest.

💡 Why GlassLab Makes It Easier than MPI Direct

❓ Top FAQs

Do I need a police report for minor chips?
No—only if your damage is due to vandalism, theft, or hit-and-run. Chip repairs or small cracks caused by road debris don’t require a report.

Will I communicate with MPI directly?
No. We manage claims through MPI’s glass claim portal. You won’t get stuck waiting on hold.

How fast can I get my vehicle repaired?
Repair times: chips within 30 min, full replacement 1–2 hours. Often same-day service.

Where can I get service?
You can visit our lounge or choose our free mobile service within Winnipeg.

🚀 Quick Recap: How It Works

1. File a Winnipeg Police Service report (if vandalism/theft). Ask for the official occurrence number.
2. Go to glasslab.ca → click "Open a Claim"
3. Submit your claim details along with the police report number
4. We take care of MPI claim submission, scheduling, and direct billing
5. Enjoy free pickup/mobile service, quick repair, and lifetime warrant

📞 Ready to Make a Claim?

Skip the queues. Skip the hold music.
Visit glasslab.ca now and click “Open a Claim”, or call us for help filing your police or MPI claim—we handle it all.

GlassLab Auto Glass — Clear Confidence, Zero Hassle