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…
Road rage suspect takes baseball bat to other driver's windshield
"Video shared on social media shows a man jumping out of his car and smashing out the windshield of another driver’s car on I-635 LBJ Freeway. It happened Monday morning…
The frightening facts of storefront crashes in the U.S.
"Approximately 60 times a day across the country, a car goes careening through a glass storefront. Each year, about 500 people are killed and 4,000 are injured in these types…
With tariffs increased, the auto glass industry is feeling the pinch
"The Trump administration increased tariffs from 10% to 25% on $200 billion worth of Chinese products Friday, including auto glass and related materials. Days before the announcement, the administration made…
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.…