Laminated glass side windows make emergency escapes difficult
"Most vehicle side windows are made with the aforementioned tempered glass, which shatters when it breaks, but more and more, auto manufacturers are building cars with laminated glass side windows.…
Auto Glass Week now has its own mobile app
"Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) has gone mobile! AGW is just around the corner, and you can stay up-to-date on all the action by downloading the App today. With a busy…
Automobile break-ins can put an unexpected strain on your wallet
Recent car break-ins are keeping local auto repair shops busier than ever. The owner of one local shop tells 10/11 NOW over the last few weeks they have fixed dozens…
Who is liable for rock chip damage to your windshield?
"With summer vacations well underway, families are spending a lot of time on the road. As a result, the chances of getting a chipped or cracked windshield tends to escalate.…
Man survives a cactus smashing through his windshield
"An Arizona driver is lucky to be alive after a giant saguaro cactus pierced his windshield. Police say that 39-year-old Kai Scott crossed over the median on the busy road…
How FEMA demonstrates the benefits of tempered glass
"FEMA’s guide shows an example of non-tempered glass that fell several stories from a multistory building in the form of large glass shards during the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. Tempered glass…
Leasing a car with a chip in the windshield? Read this
"Q. The lease on my Hyundai is coming to an end. I’ve noticed a small, round chip on the windshield that’s the size of the tip of a pencil eraser.…
Auto Glass Week 2019 is right around the corner
"This year’s Auto Glass Week™ will take place September 4-6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The event is the leading industry conference for those looking to enhance their…
Thinking of getting a DIY windshield repair kit? Watch this first
"This Windshield Repair Kit promises to save you lots of money and time. The maker claims the kit is designed to repair any chips or cracks that have formed on…
Hawk catches a ride for 15 minutes on LA driver's windshield
"There are about 4 million people who live in Los Angeles, and just about everyone there complains about the traffic. It's so bad even hawks have to hitch a ride.…
Geico continues to go after repair shops with fraudulent claims
"Following several lawsuits in Arizona, GEICO has filed another federal lawsuit in Florida alleging an auto glass repair shop submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages under…
Minnesota bill will prevent insurers from influencing of designated repair shops
"A Minnesota bill that aims to “prohibit an adjuster or insurer from certain actions relating to motor vehicle repairs and claims,” was recently introduced in the House. The bill, also…