Freak accident sends turtle hurdling toward windshield
"A South Carolina man escaped uninjured after a turtle came flying through his windshield, shattering it. The frightening scene unfolded April 30 as John Gardner drove down Highway 501 in…
Wisconsin may soon use windshield blockers to combat repeated parking violators
"An alternative to booting cars could be coming to Wisconsin. Currently, in Milwaukee, your car can't be immobilized with a boot, but lawmakers are looking for new ways to crack…
New app helps identified splattered bugs on your windshield
"Ever wonder what type of bug just exploded on your windshield as you're doing 80 miles per hour on Interstate 75? A University of Florida professor has an app for…
Common terms used by technicians in the auto glass industry
"Recently I was surprised to hear one of my colleagues had never heard of the term “decking.” That instance got me thinking, glass techs do speak a language of their…
Large turkey vulture crashes through ESPN panelist’s office window
"Most sports fans would love to get face to face with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith for a spirited discussion about all things sports. So too, apparently, would large birds of…
Don’t let that rock chip turn into a crack
"Duane Ware partners with Auto Craft. He says even repairmen can find themselves with chips in the glass on the front of their vehicles. Ware says fixing a chip will…
Turkey comes flying through woman’s windshield
"A Cape Cod woman escaped serious injury on Monday after a turkey came crashing through her car’s windshield as she drove along a busy road in Sandwich, according to police.…
New legislation in Florida aims to crack down on auto glass insurance fraud
"Auto glass repair schemes are becoming another example of assignment of benefits (AOB) abuse in Florida and this bill helps address this growing problem. Some auto glass repair shops try…
Major auto glass manufacturer to invest millions in new technologies
"Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. recently announced that its board of directors has approved the investment of $60 million in new technologies. The company’s executive team will be working over the…
Deputy safe after rock thrown at windshield causes crash
"A deputy in Kentucky responding to reports of someone throwing rocks at semi-trucks driving on a road in the Danville area was injured in a rollover crash Sunday morning when…