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AGSC Starts New Member Education Initiative
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) has several upcoming opportunities for those in the auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration industry to better their businesses and prepare for the future. Member Education AGSC is holding a new member webinar on … Continue reading
AGSC Launches Newest Member Benefit: Bi-Monthly Educational Webinars
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) is enhancing its educational resources with regular, member-exclusive webinars. Beginning in January 2026, AGSC will host regular webinars on timely, impactful topics that owners and managers can use to elevate their businesses. Webinar topics … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Kicks Off with Energy, Insight and Celebration
Auto Glass Week™ 2025 is off to a roaring start in Reno, Nevada. The first day, September 9, included morning educational sessions covering some of the industry’s hottest topics and a lively show floor. Troy Mason, president of Caliber Auto … Continue reading
Cut It Out: Tech Brings New Removal Skills Home to Family Business
Melissa Rollinson McGinnis has been around auto glass for most of her life as part of her family’s business. Still, she knows there’s plenty more to learn. McGinnis works alongside her sister, Danielle Rollinson, at their mother’s shop in New … Continue reading
Techs Sharpen Skills, Earn Certifications at Industry Boot Camps
Auto glass technicians, business owners and managers gathered in Ontario, California, on Wednesday to learn more about their trade and earn more credentials. The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) and its National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) held technician certification boot … Continue reading
“A Ground-Breaking Year”: Looking Back On Auto Glass Week™ 2024
Though Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) 2024 has ended and those who attended are busy settling back into their jobs, the event is still on the minds of many in the industry. Perhaps none as much as Jorge Sandoval, who won … Continue reading
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Everything ADAS Rules Auto Glass Week™ Day 2 Educational Sessions
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) were the main focus of Auto Glass Week™ day two’s educational sessions. Panels of experts covered topics such as how to fit ADAS into your auto glass business, how to grow your calibration business and … Continue reading
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Education Abounds on the Opening Day of Auto Glass Week™ 2024
Auto Glass Week™ 2024 has commenced, and the show floor is bustling with visitors and sponsors alike. Before the floor opened on the afternoon of September 19, attendees had the chance to learn more about the industry at six educational … Continue reading
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Major Automaker’s Stance on OEM Glass Highlights Industry Debate
Though Ford says using its OEM glass is the best way to ensure safety and structural integrity when working on Ford vehicles, opinions on the OEM versus aftermarket debate vary wildly in the auto glass industry. The latest volume of … Continue reading
Hey Siri, Show Me My Rearview: Apple Files New Patent For Windshield Display
Soon, auto glass technicians might see technology from the same company that makes their cell phones roll into their shops. Apple recently filed a patent for a rearview camera feed that displays on the windshield. According to the abstract of … Continue reading
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Cybertruck Owner’s Rock Chip Surprise Highlights Specialty Windshield Hurdles
One new Tesla Cybertruck owner found out the expensive way that “shatter-resistant” glass isn’t indestructible. Anthony Schmidt posted on a Tesla Cybertruck forum that his windshield had received a “bad rock chip.” When he sought windshield replacement through Tesla, the … Continue reading
The Auto Glass Safety Council Welcomes New Officers
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) has elected new officers and board members. Jacques Navant, technical director of Don’s Mobile Glass in Modesto, California, has been elected President. He has been a member of the AGSC board of directors for three … Continue reading
Taking Care of the Earth, One Windshield Repair at a Time
Repairing rather than replacing a windshield is an excellent option for many reasons. It saves the auto glass technician time and saves the customer money. Earth Day is the perfect time to examine another excellent reason: repairing a windshield is … Continue reading
AGSC, NWRD Committee Meetings Wrap Up in Orlando
The series of Winter Meetings dedicated to auto glass safety continued on January 24, as the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) and its National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) continued to meet in Orlando, Florida. Industry members devoted their time to … Continue reading
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It’s a Frog! Auto Glass Techs Design a New Tool
Tool designers at Frogitout.com came up with a simple, ergonomic tool for cutting auto glass during installations called “Glass Knuckles.” As the name implies, the tool resembles the brass knuckles tough guys use to increase their punching power in fights, … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Sessions Deep Dive into Calibration Growth, Trends and Challenges
Calibration was a big discussion topic during Auto Glass Week (AGW) 2023. The event took place Sept. 19-21 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va., bringing together installers, technicians, suppliers and many others. Educational sessions covered a … Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ 2023 Opens with Awards, AI Discussions and Olympian Shaun White
From the educational programming, the exhibition and the attendance, the biggest Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) yet is taking place this week at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia. The event opened yesterday with presentations and education, and one very … Continue reading
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Companies Still Searching for Calibration Solutions and Information
The search is still on for calibration solutions according to exhibitors at last week’s Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and aftermarket event AAPEX, both held in Las Vegas. And companies continue to unveil new products to help with growing demand. … Continue reading
AGSC Issues Recalibration Guidance
The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) has recently released a checklist for use with vehicles that require an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration after having an auto glass replacement. “Proper calibration of the ADAS system in a vehicle after … Continue reading
Let’s Get Inventive: Auto Glass Inventors Share Their Stories
If you missed the May/June issue of AGRR, then you neglected to hear the stories of a few auto glass technicians such as Ben Rorick of TechnaGlass and Jacques Navant of Don’s Mobile Glass, turned inventors, who were profiled in … Continue reading
Training Class Earns AGSC Certification
One of Don’s Mobile Glass’ training class recently graduated and are now certified by the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC™). “All of your hard work in committees and in your free-time was greatly appreciated and very celebrated in California this … Continue reading
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ADAS at Top of Mind: AGSC Committees Meet
Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) was front and center at the committee meetings of the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) in San Antonio yesterday. AGSC’s meetings began yesterday and continue today in advance of Auto Glass Week, which starts tomorrow. AGSC’s … Continue reading