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Calibration Increases as Claims Decline and Cash Jobs Increase
The cost of insurance claims are more than 40% above 2020 levels and more customers are paying for those repairs themselves. These findings come from the Oct. 15 midyear update to the 2026 Crash Course report from CCC Intelligent Solutions, … Continue reading → The post…
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Honda Owner Faces $8,000 Repair After Windshield Removal Reveals Corrosion
A 2002 Honda Accord owner faced an estimated $8,000 repair after technicians discovered extensive corrosion beneath the windshield during a replacement. The damage was found along the lower windshield mounting area after installers removed the plastic cowl. The post Honda Owner…
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AGSC to Offer Auto Glass Certification Training in Ohio
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) will offer free training and certification testing Nov. 4-5 during Glass Expo Midwest at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Sessions on Nov. 4 will cover auto glass replacement, ADAS calibration and … Continue reading →…
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Jeep Owners Sue Fuyao Over Allegedly Defective Windshields
Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator owners have filed a class action lawsuit against Fuyao Glass America, alleging that windshields supplied for the vehicles are prone to cracking, chipping and fracturing under normal driving conditions. The post Jeep Owners Sue Fuyao Over Allegedly…
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Washington Fines USAA, Allstate $230,000 as New Claims Rules Take Effect
New insurance claims rules in Washington state require insurers to explain disputed repair costs and respond more quickly to auto glass repair shops. The changes took effect October 18, less than three weeks after Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer announced $230,000 ……
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Protech Joins Opus IVS Calibration Provider Network
Protech Automotive Solutions has joined the Opus IVS ADAS MAP Pro provider network, giving repair shops access to its diagnostic and calibration services. Announced Oct. 21, the partnership connects Opus IVS customers with Protech’s nationwide network of technicians and…
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AION Partners With CRG Diagnostics to Support Glass and Collision Repairs
AION has partnered with CRG Diagnostics to provide diagnostic and ADAS calibration services for its vehicles in the United Kingdom. Announced Oct. 19, the agreement gives collision repairers, replacement glass providers and fleet customers access to pre- and post-repair scans, ……
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Mercedes Owner Quoted $4,563 for Windshield Replacement
A Houston man says a Mercedes-Benz dealership quoted him $4,563.56 to replace the cracked windshield on his S580, even though he had purchased a protection plan covering windshield replacement. The post Mercedes Owner Quoted $4,563 for Windshield Replacement appeared first on…
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Large Wave Shatters SUV Windshield on North Carolina Ferry
Finley Austin was aboard a ferry traveling from Ocracoke Island to Hatteras Island, North Carolina, when a large wave struck her Subaru, shattering the windshield and sending seawater into the vehicle. The post Large Wave Shatters SUV Windshield on North Carolina Ferry appeared…
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SEMA Expands ADAS Showcase with Hands-On Demonstrations
The SEMA Show will expand its ADAS Showcase Nov. 3–6 in Las Vegas, with calibration demonstrations and discussions involving vehicle engineers and repair specialists. Developed with the Society of Collision Repair Specialists, the program will cover troubleshooting, sensor…
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Auto Glass Shop Owner Witness to Tragedy
Update, Oct. 29: Kaylub Giamanco, the longtime friend of auto glass shop owner Dylan Costa featured below, has since spoken publicly about stopping the gunman at Silver Rail Elementary School. In an Oct. 23 interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Giamanco … Continue reading →…
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D’Ieteren Continues Share Buybacks Amid Belron IPO Discussions
D’Ieteren Group has repurchased another 13,053 shares for approximately $2.6 million between October 14 and 20, according to an October 21 regulatory filing. The company now holds 1,443,038 of its own shares, representing 2.7% of its outstanding ordinary shares. The … Continue…
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SEMA Expands ADAS Showcase With Automaker Engineers and Calibration Demonstrations
The 2026 SEMA Show will feature an expanded ADAS Showcase with two calibration bays and participation from Ford, General Motors and Rivian representatives, according to an Oct. 15 announcement. The Nov. 3–6 program in Las Vegas will address calibration troubleshooting, ……
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VetroCar Adopts Sika Adhesive Technology Across Its Repair Network
VetroCar has adopted SikaTack Purform Primerless-to-Glass adhesive technology across its automotive glass service network, according to Sika’s Sept. 24 announcement. The system allows technicians to bond replacement glass without applying a separate primer. The post VetroCar…
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Australia Visit Inspires Chapman to Envision Global Auto Glass Standard
2023 AGTO Champion James Chapman returned from Australia with a whole new perspective. Chapman, a 23-year auto glass industry veteran formerly with Richardson Glass Service, is now national trainer for Fix Network, and recently visited Brisbane. While there, Chapman’s many ……
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Autoglass Rolls Out Nationwide Mobile ADAS Recalibration Service
Autoglass has launched its AI-powered Mobile Recalibration Pro (MRP) service nationwide, allowing fleets, insurers and other vehicle operators to have advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) recalibrated at their preferred locations. The post Autoglass Rolls Out Nationwide…
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Insurers See Risk First: New APCIA Report Shows How Insurance Data Is Mapping the Future of Road Safety
America’s roads are measurably safer, and insurers are helping chart what comes next. A new report from the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), A New Road Ahead for Auto Insurance: Safer Vehicles, Higher Claim Costs?, finds that traffic fatalities ……
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NHTSA Selects 10 Vehicles for ADAS Testing
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will test 10 model-year 2027 vehicles across five advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), including automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist. The evaluations are part of the agency’s 5-Star Safety Ratings…
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Missing Labor-Rate Survey Helps Revive Lawsuit Against State Farm
In a case that may have implications for the auto glass industry, a New York appellate court found that State Farm failed to provide a labor-rate survey it relied on to justify paying an auto repair shop less than it … Continue reading → The post Missing Labor-Rate Survey Helps…
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Belron Lines up Banks for Possible IPO, Weighs Amsterdam and an Approximate $33B-plus Tag
Belron, the world’s largest windshield repair specialist and the owner of Safelite and Autoglass, has picked a group of banks to steer a possible IPO, according to people who requested anonymity because the talks are confidential. The post Belron Lines up Banks for Possible IPO,…