Monthly Archives: October 2019

AGSC ADAS Recalibration Event – A Big Hit

October 30, 2019

The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) hosted an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration event recently at Sullivan Tire and Auto Service, located in North … Read More

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Welcome These Master Auto Glass Technicians

October 30, 2019

Several auto glass technicians passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam during the month of September. The exam is … Read More

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Insurers’ CEU Forum and Technician Certification Training Scheduled for San Diego in December

October 30, 2019

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) will hold an AGSC Insurers’ CEU Forum and a technician certification training course in San Diego in December. Both … Read More

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AGSC Welcomes New Associate Member

October 30, 2019

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) recently welcomed LatiTude 79 Distributors in Orchard Park, N.Y., as an associate member. Associate members are suppliers and non-installation … Read More

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Leave ADAS Off If Customer Did? Expert, Attorney Say No

October 30, 2019

Collision Hub collision industry relations director Jason Bartanen posed an interesting question on an open technician “Virtual 20 Group” meeting Tuesday. The webinar offered some best practices for verifying via test drive the functionality of as many advanced driver assistance systems as possible. Read More

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Glass Installation and ADAS – The Game is Changing

October 30, 2019

From the dawn of the automotive age up until around the early 1970s, a windshield’s job was simple – keep rain and snow away from the car’s occupants. Read More

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New Visibility Recall Might Impact Your Shop

October 22, 2019

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a new recall. More than 250,000 BMW of North America (BMW) models are being recalled. The NHTSA states the issue may affect driver visibility and increase the risk for an accident. Read More

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Pre & Post Scans

October 21, 2019

Bob Beranek

There have been discussions about carmakers requiring pre & post scans when doing any repair work on their vehicles lately. “Scanning” means using a tool to read the vehicle’s On-Board Diagnostic (OBDII) computer. Read More

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Michigan Bill Aims to Remove Automotive Film Prohibitions

October 18, 2019

A bill is under review in the Michigan House that aims to remove some of the regulations governing the window film permitted on vehicles. For … Read More

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Auto Glass Safety Council™ to Host ADAS Recalibration Educational Event for New England Region; Members and Potential Members Welcome

October 18, 2019

Please join the Auto Glass Safety Council™ and presenter Jonathan Dickerman at this informative session about Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) Recalibration. ADAS creates challenges and opportunities for … Read More

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