Monthly Archives: December 2016
AGSC Offers Winter-Weather Advisories for Registered Members’ Use
December 29, 2016
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) offers two winter-weather advisories for its members’ use. One details precautions consumers should take when removing ice and snow … Read More
Some Considerations for Winter Installs
December 15, 2016
“It seems that every year about this time I write about cold weather installations. However, it’s an important topic, and after last week’s post concerning the potential demise of mobile installations, I felt winter installation is a good issue to piggyback on to that one.” Read More
U.S. DOT Advances Deployment of Connected Vehicle Technology
December 15, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a proposed rule December 14 that would advance the deployment of connected vehicle technologies throughout the U.S. light vehicle fleet, according to a DOT release. Read More
Tesla, Ferrari Added to Takata Air Bags Recall Affecting 100 Million Cars
December 13, 2016
The US Department of Transportation has said it will press the car industry to accelerate the pace of replacements for defective Takata air bag inflators and signalled a likely widening of the industry’s largest ever recall. Read More
Dates and Location Announced for Auto Glass Week™ 2017
December 12, 2016
Hot on the heels of the success of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 in San Antonio, show organizers have released the dates and location of the … Read More
AGSC to Offer Training Opportunity in Long Island in March 2017
December 9, 2016
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) will hold a regional training and accreditation program in Long Island, N.Y., in March of next year. The training … Read More
Pinchweld Prep During Collision Repair
December 9, 2016
While conducting a training course recently, I covered the proper steps for prepping a pinchweld after a collision repair. I was surprised to hear that my mostly experienced audience did not know that it is necessary to tape up the pinchweld after the primer coat and before the color and clear coat is applied. Read More
Welcome These Certified Master Auto Glass Technicians
December 9, 2016
A number of auto glass technicians passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Certified Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam during the month of November. … Read More
This Car Gadget Can Help You Keep Your Eyes on the Road
December 9, 2016
Certain childhood cautionary tales stick with us all our lives. Like the time my neighbor crashed into a telephone pole while fiddling with the radio. Since then, in-car tech has done little to help keep our eyes on the road, where they belong. In fact, with the advent of smartphones and GPS systems, it’s easy to say things have gotten worse. Read More
Ohio Enacts Registration Rules for Auto Glass Businesses
December 6, 2016
The Ohio Board of Motor Vehicle Repair recently enacted two rules affecting automotive glass businesses in the state. Read More