An auto glass insurance anti-steering bill has been introduced in the South Carolina House. Bill H 4049 seeks to prohibit insurance appraisers and companies from requiring their insureds to use certain facilities to repair or replace damaged automobile safety glass. Under the bill insurance companies may not require the insured to use
Auto glass will be exempt from a newly enacted Rhode Island law that would prohibit insurers from denying the use of OEM parts for vehicles that are between 4 and 6 years old. The glass exemption is already part of an existing Rhode Island law that was slightly amended to allow car owners
Auto glass will be exempt from a bill passed by the Rhode Island legislature that would prohibit insurers from denying the use of OEM parts for vehicles that are between two and three years old. The glass exemption is part of an existing Rhode Island law that would be slightly
Legislation has passed in New Hampshire that provides an exemption to the state’s insurance claims adjusters’ statute for persons who solely handle automobile glass claims. The provision regarding glass claims personnel was added after the New Hampshire Insurance Department introduced legislation by an amendment in the New Hampshire House. The bill,
Identical calibration consumer protection bills have been introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. The bills require glass shops to inform customers if a recalibration is needed, provide a statement that the work will meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications and inform the customer if not performed or successfully completed.
During windshield and side glass replacement and performing collision repairs requiring repair to the front and/or rear window channels on Ford vehicles, it is important to utilize Ford OEM repair procedures to ensure complete proper repairs are performed. READ MORE
The federal agency says its research has found many drivers don’t know how even some of the most basic ADAS features work. To help combat that, the NHTSA has overhauled its webpage on ADAS, including a more user-friendly interface. Click here to read more.
Ford has developed three new job aids, two of which are for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The job aids are intended to assist in ADAS repairs of Ford and Lincoln models. READ MORE
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has expanded its safety and security glossary with terms auto glass professionals should be aware of. The listing defines commonly used industry terms related to auto glass repair and replacement. READ MORE
Mercedes-Benz USA “strongly recommends” using its glass for windshield replacements in a new position statement.