Automobile break-ins can put an unexpected strain on your wallet

Recent car break-ins are keeping local auto repair shops busier than ever.

The owner of one local shop tells 10/11 NOW over the last few weeks they have fixed dozens of broken windshields and windows and the cars just keep coming.

“I would say four incidents, 20 windows at a time, so yeah it’s a little much,” said Capital Auto Glass co-owner, Matt Bohaboj.

Bohaboj, a co-owner of Capital Auto Glass, says they’ve been getting calls non-stop from people whose cars were broken into and/or vandalized.

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Unfortunately, not only do these victims need to worry about what was stolen from their vehicle, they also need to address the broken windows or windshields due to such thefts. It’s a double whammy of sorts. One that seems to happen at the least opportune time.

The first thing you should do is document the damage and file a police report. Once you have that sorted out, call your insurance company to see what options you have. If you have comprehensive coverage, there’s a good chance you have some financial help when it’s theft or vandalism related. At Advantage Auto Glass, we work with insurance companies to make the process as painless as possible for you. Call us at 612-343-8984 or visit our auto glass repair page for more information.