Guest Blogs Archives
Value-added Feature Help
September 29, 2020
Value-added features on many of today’s vehicles are so unnoticeable that they often don’t exist in the mind of the vehicle owner. When auto glass … Read More
COVID-19 and Auto Glass Installation
April 17, 2020
As I write this, my wife and I are self-quarantined in our home. We are not sick and do not have symptoms of the COVID-19 … Read More
AGRSS Clarifications
January 30, 2020
What does Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard (AGRSS) cover and what vehicles are exempt? All auto glass replacements are covered under the standard. However, the ‘permissible exceptions’ clause, as stated in section 7.2 of the standard under the heading, installation standards – rubber gasket, has caused confusion. Read More
Pre & Post Scans
October 21, 2019
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
Setting the Glass
September 26, 2019
“I’m dedicating this post to ‘setting the glass.’ What exactly is meant by setting the glass? Setting the glass refers to placing the glass into … Read More
Interesting Quarter Glass Recall
July 15, 2019
“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
Prepping OE Pre-Primed Glass
June 24, 2019
“Recently we’ve seen an increase of original equipment (OE) glass purchases from dealerships. Why, because Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are being incorporated into new … Read More
Spanking the Glass
April 30, 2019
I can always tell when a technician was trained by an ‘old-timer’ like me. How? They ‘spank’ or slap the glass into position rather than smooth it in place. Read More
Repairable Breaks
November 27, 2018
Every repairable break is unique, and some repair professionals say a break or chip is like a snowflake. However, windshield breaks share certain characteristics that allow us to put them in generalized categories. Read More
The Importance of Vehicle Scanning Part II
October 15, 2018
In my last post, I discussed reasons why pre- and post-scans must be performed on every vehicle coming in for service or repair. I explained ODB-II ports and the scanners used to monitor them. Read More