Monthly Archives: December 2019
Latest Position Statement Highlights FCA’s Auto Glass Standards
December 19, 2019
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (FCA) released a position statement on auto glass replacement, which states only “authentic Mopar glass is designed, engineered, manufactured and tested to the FCA US LLC internal and government-mandated standards and is the only equivalent to [a vehicle’s] originally installed glass.” FCA also stated a vehicle’s front facing camera must be recalibrated once its windshield is replaced Read More
CAPA Approves Aftermarket Auto Glass Standard
December 19, 2019
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 801 Standard for the certification of automotive glass. The standard—which CAPA describes as the first in the industry for independently produced aftermarket glass—currently applies to windshields but may be expanded to include side and rear windows in the future. The standard contains requirements for materials, dimension and appearance. CAPA is an independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts. Read More
Press Release: Autoglass Clinic & Mobile Radio Passes Audit by the Auto Glass Safety Council
December 19, 2019
The Autoglass Clinic & Mobile Radio in Bremerton, Wash., recently passed as compliant on an on-site safety audit by the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) … Read More
New Hampshire Bill Aims to Address ADAS
December 5, 2019
A bill is under review in the New Hampshire legislature that aims to “[make] it an unfair insurance practice for an insurance company, agent, or … Read More
Press Release: Auto Glass Plus Passes Audit by the Auto Glass Safety Council
December 3, 2019
Auto Glass Plus Inc. in Bremerton, Wash., recently passed as compliant on an on-site safety audit by the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) by undergoing … Read More