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Safelite Group Acquires Intermountain Auto Glass

Safelite® Group, owner of Safelite AutoGlass®, has purchased the assets of Idaho-based Intermountain Auto Glass. The transaction closed on Friday, October 6. “On behalf of our associates across the country, we welcome new team members with enthusiasm as they join … Continue reading

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Clear Off Your Car Windows or Get a Ticket

In the winter, some drivers may be in such a rush to get to their destinations that they don’t prepare their vehicles. Turns out, if you don’t clean the snow and ice properly off of your windshield, you could get … Continue reading

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Black Friday: To Open or Not to Open?

Black Friday means the first day of Christmas shopping for consumers. But do auto glass shops follow the trend of being open the day after Thanksgiving? “For 28 years, we have always been open,” says Rick Valentine, who owns Intermountain … Continue reading

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By the Numbers: VINs and Parts Do Not Always Match

In early 2020, AGRR magazine explored the disconnect between vehicle identification numbers (VIN) and the NAGS numbers they identify. These issues have persisted into 2021. “I think our software probably doesn’t have all the correct information that the dealers have,” … Continue reading

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Auto Glass Shortage Requires Creativity to Persevere

The hits keep right on coming for the U.S. economy thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment benefits were provided for those whose jobs the pandemic eliminated, but now restaurants cannot find enough staff to stay open for customers. Prices went … Continue reading

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Unsecured Loads Create Safety Hazards on Roads

Barbara Noble was driving to work on October 5 when a semi-truck passed her going the other direction in Whiteland, Idaho. Unfortunately, this would not be a typical day for Noble, because the semi-truck left a piece of its load … Continue reading

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