Steps To Replace Windshield Damaged By Arizona Riots

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Steps To Replace Windshield Damaged By Arizona Riots 2020

Replace Windshield Damaged By Arizona Riots
We are all in support of the Black Lives Matter fight against police brutality. Unfortunately, the riots have caused damage to vehicles including windshields and rear windows. Phoenix Auto Glass Replacement is here to help, with a few steps on getting your car windows replaced if they were damaged by the 2020 rioting.

Step 1: File A Police Report If you have damage to your vehicle due to the 2020 AZ riots.

Whether the protesting was meant to be a peaceful one, criminal activity is criminal activity. If your vehicle was damaged as a result of the protests you should first file a police report. Your vehicle damage is evidence of a crime. Most likely there won't be any arrests, but the insurance companies will sometimes not cover your vehicle damage if you didn't file a report. 

Step 2: Find out if you have auto glass insurance that covers damage by riots.

Most of the time if you have auto glass insurance you're covered, but if you don't then you will need to have your damage covered by the state and likely pay out of pocket for a windshield replacement then get reimbursed. This is unfortunate, but that is why auto glass insurance is important. Good news if you have auto glass insurance you may be eligible for up to $500 cash back if you get your windshield replaced by Phoenix Auto Glass. Click Here To Get Started. Or Call us at (480) 331-7882.

Step 3: Call Phoenix Auto Glass Replacement to Schedule a Mobile Auto Glass Replacement Appointment @ Your Place Convenience.

Phoenix Auto Glass Replacement offers mobile auto glass replacements to Arizona residents. If you need your windshield replaced and live in Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix, San Tan, Tempe, Scottsdale, Florence, Apache Junction, Maricopa, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Glendale, Ahwatukee, Tolleson, or Anywhere else in the valley. 

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