Auto glass vandalism is unfortunately common in Winnipeg and throughout Manitoba. Every week, drivers experience frustrating incidents like:
Smashed side windows
Broken rear windows
Shattered mirrors
Vandalized windshields
“Smash-and-grab” break-ins
The good news?
👉 MPI covers vandalism-related auto glass damage, and the claim process is simple — no MPI in-person visit needed, no autobody shop required, and no long wait times.
Below is the complete step-by-step guide to filing a car vandalism claim and getting your vehicle repaired fast.
MPI considers vandalism to be any intentional damage to your vehicle caused by another person.
Examples covered under car vandalism insurance:
✔ Broken or smashed car window
✔ Vandalized windshield
✔ Damaged side or rear glass
✔ Broken mirrors
✔ Attempted theft where glass was broken
✔ Smash-and-grab break-ins
All of these are eligible for an MPI vandalism insurance claim.
Before MPI approves a vandalism claim, they require a police file number.
You can file the report:
✔ In person at your local police station
✔ Through the non-emergency police line
✔ Online (depending on your jurisdiction)
The report takes only a few minutes and is needed so MPI can confirm it was vandalism, not collision damage.
Tip:
Take photos of the damage before moving the car or cleaning the glass.
Unlike collision claims, vandalism glass claims do NOT require an in-person MPI inspection.
You can file the claim in two ways:
You’ll need:
Police report number
Vehicle registration
Details of the damage
Just use our online claim form, and we handle:
✔ Claim submission
✔ Direct billing
✔ All MPI paperwork
✔ Scheduling repairs
This is the fastest and easiest option — you never need to deal with MPI directly.
Yes. MPI covers all types of vandalism-related auto glass damage.
Depending on your Autopac coverage:
Your deductible may be reduced, or
The claim may be fully covered
You only pay the deductible (no extra fees)
No impact on your insurance premium
One of the biggest benefits of vandalism glass claims:
👉 You do NOT need an MPI inspection or an autobody appointment.
This means:
✔ No wait times
✔ No delays
✔ No “booking months in advance”
✔ No unnecessary visits
Simply bring your car to Glass Lab at the scheduled time, and we handle the rest.
Replace broken side or rear glass
Replace vandalized windshields
Vacuum cleanup of all shattered glass
Ensure proper sealing and fit
OEM & aftermarket glass options available
Same-day service for most vehicles
Smash-and-grab incidents are repaired same day in most cases.
In Manitoba, vandalism falls under Comprehensive Autopac coverage.
This includes damage caused by:
Break-ins
Intentional smashing of glass
Random vandalism
Damage from attempted theft
Your coverage determines how much you pay out of pocket (deductible). Many customers pay $0–$200 depending on their deductible amount.
To file a car vandalism insurance claim, follow these steps:
1️⃣ File a police report
Provide the report number when submitting your claim.
2️⃣ Submit your MPI claim online
You don’t need to visit an MPI center.
3️⃣ Choose a repair shop
You are free to pick any MPI-accredited glass repair shop — like Glass Lab.
4️⃣ Bring your car for repair
We handle the direct billing and paperwork.
✔ MPI Accredited
✔ Same-day service for most vehicles
✔ Vacuum cleanup included
✔ OEM & OEE glass available
✔ We handle your MPI claim for you
✔ Mobile service available
✔ Fastest glass repair booking in Winnipeg
Autobody shops often take weeks or months to schedule vandalism repairs — glass shops like Glass Lab do it within days, often same day.
If your vehicle has suffered vandalism in Winnipeg or Manitoba, you can get:
✔ Full coverage through MPI
✔ A simple online claim
✔ No MPI inspection
✔ Fast repair at Glass Lab
Vandalism repairs don’t need to be stressful — with a police report and an MPI claim, the process is straightforward and fully covered.
