Kathy Bimber

Automaker Issues Recall Do-Over

Ford Motor Company issued a voluntary recall for certain improperly repaired window systems. Ford recalled approximately 18,124 2017 Ford Escape vehicles for potentially faulty power-operated window systems that “exert excessive force” if they hit resistance before automatically reversing. READ MORE

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Hyundai Issues Major Recall over ADAS Problems

Technicians having a hard time recalibrating certain new model Hyundai vehicles aren’t imagining things. The automaker recently recalled hundreds of thousands of cars for overly sensitive advanced driver assistance systems. READ MORE

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Vermont Eyes Zero Deductible Status

The Vermont State Assembly introduced a bill on Jan. 6 regulating auto glass insurance practices. If passed, the bill would require insurers to completely cover auto glass repair or replacement for insureds with a comprehensive policy, provided the claim only involves auto glass. “Such claim shall not be subject to

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New York Adds More Auto Glass Regulation

The New York State Assembly introduced a bill on Jan. 6 that would add more recalibration regulations to its new law regulating auto glass business practices. The law, which was enacted Dec. 19, is already one of the strictest in the country and includes requirements such as: Notifying the customer

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Massachusetts May Soon Require AGRSS Compliance

A Massachusetts bill requiring auto glass shops to adhere to the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard™ (AGRSS) will likely become law soon. The bill, introduced in early 2025, would require the state’s motor vehicle registrar to establish standards and requirements for aftermarket safety glass replacement that require all replacements to

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