Monthly Archives: November 2017
AGSC Fall Insurers’ Newsletter Now Available
November 29, 2017
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has published its Fall 2017 newsletter designed especially for insurance companies. The Fall 2017 Insurers’ Newsletter is available in … Read More
The AGRSS Validation Appeals Process
November 29, 2017
In order to be as fair and transparent as possible, the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) has established and published the AGRSS™ Validation Appeals Process. … Read More
Master Technician Spotlight: Robert Forsythe, Speedy Glass
November 29, 2017
Robert Forsythe of Speedy Glass in Tacoma, Wash., recently passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam. Forsythe has been … Read More
Master Technician Spotlight: Mark Neilson, City Auto Glass
November 29, 2017
Mark Neilson of City Auto Glass in South St. Paul, Minn., also recently passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification … Read More
Master Technician Spotlight: Ivan Diersen, City Auto Glass
November 29, 2017
Ivan Diersen of City Auto Glass in South St. Paul, Minn., recently passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam. … Read More
AGSC Sets Date for Member Meeting
November 29, 2017
The date has been set for the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) annual member meeting. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, … Read More
Aftermarket ADAS: A Huge Growth Projected in Recent Study
November 29, 2017
“The aftermarket segment for ADAS systems in the United States currently is approximately a $976-million opportunity, growing to $1.51 billion at a 9-10-percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in 2021,” a recent study produced by Ducker Research for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) states. Read More
NHTSA Seeking Comments on Driver-less Safety Regs
November 29, 2017
The National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking for comments on how best to test and deploy self-driving vehicles. Read More
Data Shows Shattered Sunroofs Affect at Least 208 Models
November 29, 2017
For Steven Kaufman, a leisurely drive two years ago in his brand new Hyundai Elantra GT took an unexpected turn. “The sunroof exploded,” he said. “The glass started raining down on me. I thought someone had taken a shotgun and blown out the glass. It was so loud.” Read More
RECALL: Mitsubishi Motors North America Recalls More Than 83,000 Vehicles
November 28, 2017
Mitsubishi Motors North America has issued a recall for certain 2014-2018 Mirage vehicles. The recall is for defective airbags which may not deploy as designed in the event of an accident. The company issued the recall on October 30, and an estimated 83,555 vehicles may be affected. Read More