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Is It Against the Law To Have Ice on Your Windshield in Idaho?
Scraping snow and ice off the windshield becomes a daily wintertime chore in Idaho, but if not done properly, the consequences could be costly. While it might be tempting for drivers to scrape as fast and as little as possible, that isn’t legal … Continue reading
Small Auto Glass Business Receives a U.S. Congressional Honor
A small-town auto glass and collision repair shop has been named the “Idaho Small Business of the Month” for September 2024. Jim Risch, a U.S. Senator from Idaho, announced the selection of Anderson’s Body and Glass in American Falls, Idaho. … Continue reading
Allstate Withdraws Commercial Coverage in 15 States
Allstate informed insurance regulators in 15 states of its plans to drop commercial coverage, including auto and other products such as inland marine and liability. The insurance company plans to pull out of Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, … Continue reading
Arrest Made in Connection with Auto Glass Shop Murders
Phoenix, Ariz., law enforcement on December 6 arrested Angelica M. Martinez, a 40-year-old female out of Twin Falls, Idaho, on alleged drug-related charges, as well as on two counts of aiding and abetting the December 1 murder of an auto … Continue reading
Double Tragedy Strikes Idaho Auto Glass and Tint Shop
Two men died from a December 1 shooting at a Twin Falls, Idaho, auto glass and window tint shop. Police responded to an 8:19 p.m. 911 call of shots fired at The Tint Shop V in Twin Falls, Idaho, where … Continue reading
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
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
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines Tagged auto glass, auto safety, ice, Idaho, Idaho State Police, road safety, snow, windshields, winter weather Leave a comment
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
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Black Friday, Christmas, Idaho, Thanksgiving Leave a comment
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
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Chevy, Idaho, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mygrant, NAGS, PGW, RepairLink, vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Leave a comment
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
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged COVID-19, Don's Mobile Glass, Idaho, Intermountain Auto Glass, pandemic, Tesla, unemployment Leave a comment