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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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