Monthly Archives: June 2017
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: WY Bill: Owners Can Choose OEM Parts at No Extra Cost
June 28, 2017
A proposed amendment to Chapter 19 by the Wyoming Department of Insurance (DOI) that would allow vehicle owners the right to choose OEM parts at no extra cost, is currently awaiting approval by Gov. Matt Mead. Some auto glass repair and replacement companies and auto insurers have already opposed the measure, stating consumers will be confused as to which replacement parts will be covered by the new regulation, specifically glass. Read More
AGSC AGRSS™ Standards Committee Votes to Amend Standard with ADAS Language
June 26, 2017
The Auto Glass Safety Council’s (AGSC) AGRSS™ Standards Committee voted at its recent spring meeting to amend the AGRSS™ Standard with language related to Advanced … Read More
The Benefits of Change
June 26, 2017
Why do people often fight change? Is it because change is uncomfortable? Is it because people are convinced their way is better, despite all of the evidence to the contrary? I think it is a little of both. Read More
Welcome These Master Auto Glass Technicians
June 26, 2017
A number of auto glass technicians passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam during the months of April and … Read More
Master Technician Spotlight: Michael D. Brown, Maricopa Auto Glass
June 26, 2017
Michael D. Brown of Maricopa Auto Glass in Maricopa, Ariz., recently passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam. Brown … Read More
GM Hit with Another Lawsuit over Faulty Headlights
June 19, 2017
General Motors (GM) is still in hot water when it comes to the company’s headlights. Chester Steele, a resident of California, has filed a class action lawsuit against the company alleging certain 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX models are equipped with defective headlights. Read More
Calibrations: What Technicians Need to Consider
June 6, 2017
When it comes to repairing or replacing glass on a vehicle equipped with Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS), what does an auto glass shop technician need to prepare for when performing a calibration? Repair University Live discussed this recently with a panel of experts in scanning and calibration to explore the tools needed, the proper environment and the overall process. As Kristen Felder with Collision Hub said, ADAS is changing the fundamentals of the repair process. Read More
The Growing Conflict between Insurance Companies and Repair Shops
June 5, 2017
You’ve been in an accident and it’s the other guy’s fault. No one is hurt but now you’ve got to file an insurance claim and get the damage repaired. It sounds simple, but sometimes it isn’t. Read More
LEGISLATIVE ALERT: New York Bill Aims to Prevent Steering
June 5, 2017
A bill introduced in New York this week (NY A 8111) would amend the Insurance Law concerning windshield repairs and replacement. Read More
Outdated Headlights Put Drivers and Pedestrians at Risk
June 2, 2017
Cars now carry cameras, computers and warning signals to make travel safer. But one piece of outdated 20th-century technology poses a safety risk for drivers and pedestrians: Headlights. Read More