Monthly Archives: July 2019

Rhode Island Service Contract Bills Become Laws

July 19, 2019

Two Rhode Island bills have been signed into law. The first bill, HB 5674, aims to “define service contracts and clarify that service contracts are … Read More

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New Rhode Island Law Defines Service Contracts

July 19, 2019

A Rhode Island bill designed to “define service contracts and clarify that service contracts are not insurance and not otherwise subject to the insurance code” … Read More

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RECALL: Three Recalls That Should Be on Your Radar

July 16, 2019

Three new recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that may impact your business. The auto manufacturers involved are Subaru of … Read More

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RECALL: Volkswagen Issues Recall on Headlights

July 15, 2019

VW says the blocking cap that disables the adjustment of the headlights’ horizontal aim may not have been installed. READ MORE

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Interesting Quarter Glass Recall

July 15, 2019

Bob Beranek

“I get weekly emails from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that list the most recalls issued. There was one that caught my eye; … Read More

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Delaware Service Contract Bill Signed into Law

July 2, 2019

A Delaware bill that exempts service contracts from the state’s laws regarding insurance has been signed into law. Specifically, the text of the bill, H … Read More

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RECALL: Improper Window Glass Tempering Recall Might Impact Your Customers

July 1, 2019

There is a new recall you should be aware of, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) 2019 Crosstrek vehicles have been found to have issues that impact the industry. Read More

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Ford Stresses Importance of Glass Repairs

July 1, 2019

In the recent issue of Ford’s On Target newsletter, aimed at Ford and Lincoln wholesalers and the collision repair industry, the auto maker details the importance of “proper fixed glass repairs.” Ford Motor Company’s Senior Damageability Engineer Gerry Bonanni was interviewed regarding the proper repair procedure for vehicle fixed glass, and the important role it plays. Bonanni went so far as to say that skipping of a step or not following procedures exactly could result in “catastrophic results.” Read More

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