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…
NY bill will make auto glass replacement align with federal safety requirements
"A new bill has been introduced this week, and if it passes there could be changes ahead for businesses in New York. The new bill, also referred to as A…
Cold temperatures cause some auto glass shops to suspend mobile repair
"It’s not uncommon for businesses to expect colder weather in the winter months. But what happens when a cold front comes in that has the potential to drop temperatures so…
Replacing windshields in newer cars can be tricky
"In this new world of advanced driver assistance systems, features like lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking and collision avoidance are integrated with windshields. They can prevent horrific accidents and save…
Car crashes into storefront causing major structural damage
"On scene, the car, which sustained front-end damage, could be seen inside the tutoring center as FDNY officers worked to clear debris from around the vehicle. Extensive damage was done…
Before extreme cold arrives, check your windshield for minor cracks
"Mike Powell, insight consultant at Defaqto said: “A small chip can turn into a nasty crack or even break your windscreen beyond repair if left. If you get a chip,…
What's the verdict on DIY windshield chip repair kits?
Every so often readers of the Providence Journal ask The Car Doctor questions pertaining to their vehicles. One such question was asked regarding DIY windshield repair kits: "Q: What do…
Hyundai joins in on the augmented reality windshield boom
"The key is holographic augmented reality technology that has the potential to turn the entire windshield into a display, which could enable numerous possibilities, from showing you which turns to…
Strong winds cause store front glass to break and shatter
"Strong winds blew open the front doors of a Starbucks in Manoa, shattering them this weekend. Starbucks employees arrived Sunday morning to find the two front glass doors blown in…
MN court rules police can't stop drivers solely for minor windshield cracks
"If you’re driving with a crack in your windshield, is it legal for a police officer to stop you just because it’s cracked? “No,” the court said in its review…