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Business Owner Sucked Into Vacuum Referral Scheme

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Abby Bowman

A dustup over an expensive vacuum cleaner ended with a $545 judgment. John Sobhani, the owner of Port Coquitlam, Canada-based Diamond Auto Glass, paid $4,509 for the vacuum and power nozzle before concluding he’d been scammed. Read more here.

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OEM vs. Aftermarket: Shop Owners Weigh in on The Great Debate

Posted on January 14, 2025 by Abby Bowman

Editor’s note: The upcoming issue of AGRR magazine will go deeper, exploring the differences between OEM and aftermarket glass. This first glassBYTEs article discusses what retailers think. Are original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass and aftermarket glass equivalent? glassBYTEs/AGRR recently asked … Continue reading →

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Pre-Payment Scam Targets Auto Glass Shops

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Abby Bowman

A scam involving pre-payment with seemingly stolen credit card information has been plaguing North Carolina shops, owners report. Larry Diesbach of North Carolina-based Impex Auto Glass and Charlotte shop owners Bobby Aviles of B&C Auto Glass and Brandon Avery of … Continue reading →

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