After market windshield may cause GPS issues
"We turned to Nik Frye at Auto Glass Fitters for insight into aftermarket windshields. Frye said Subaru Outbacks have a heating grid attached to the underside of the bottom of…
Auto Glass Week introduces new meet-up feature at this years expo
"New this year at Auto Glass Week™ is the meet-up lounge. We’ve set aside a meet up area on the show floor where you can connect in person with some…
Laminated glass offers superior protection than tempered for exploding sunroofs
"Laminated glass—two panes fused by a sheet of plastic—is designed to hold its form even when shattered, and can reduce the risk of ejections. Tempered glass, the kind used in…
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems is the future of windshields
"The days of windscreens just offering some protection to the occupants of the vehicle and some structural strength to the vehicle are long gone. Windscreens have morphed into a sophisticated…
Police officer fires gun through windshield at dangerous suspects
"“Watch out! Shots fired!” Officer William Umana shouted through his radio to his fellow Las Vegas police officers pursuing a black SUV containing two shooting suspects. Police later said Fidel…
Man rigs windshield wiper fluid mechanism to quench his thirst
"A new hero of the automotive industry has arisen from Elon Musk’s ashes. But Daniel Tillotson’s contributions to the car don’t have anything to do with transitioning away from fossil…
GlasWeld launches #WomenRockRepair Program tailored for aspiring women technicians
"GlasWeld launched a new program focusing on repair and designed specifically for women in the auto glass industry earlier this month. #WomenRockRepair is a new program that offers advanced hands…
Don't get sucked into auto glass repair insurance fraud scams
"In 2016, nearly 20,000 lawsuits were filed. Consumers are often approached at local car washes, gas stations, in parking lots, or even at their homes, and are offered cash rebates,…
Auto Glass Market Share and Forecast
"The report mentions the detailed competitive outlook including the market share and company profiles of the key participants operating in the global market. Key players profiled in the report include…
Tint-Off competition returning to Auto Glass Week 2018
"The International Window Film Tint-Off™ – Automotive Division is an opportunity for tinters from throughout the world to compete and demonstrate their tint applications. The first-place winner will receive the…
New York proposes bill to create auto glass safety standards
"A bill has been introduced to the assembly that will effect New Yorkers in the auto glass replacement industry. The proposed bill, number A01965, outlines safety guidelines to be followed…
Colorado hail storm creates business for auto glass repair shops
"Wednesday’s hail storm left Colorado auto glass companies picking up the pieces, literally. Many car owners were met with broken windshields and windows following the storm. But when a storm…