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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
“It’s Been A Little Overwhelming”: Delayed Hurricane Flooding Hurts Shop
Though most Florida residents and businesses are used to expecting the unexpected when it comes to hurricanes, the aftereffects of Hurricane Milton still blindsided at least one auto glass shop. Though the storm didn’t appear to harm Superior Auto Glass … Continue reading
Auto Glass Shops Rally After Milton
Barely two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall, sending surprise floods far inland along the East Coast, another hurricane has hit Florida. Though Hurricane Milton’s eye has passed over the peninsular state back out to sea, the damage it left … 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
Too Much of a Good Thing? Reaching the Windshield Repair Limit
There are many benefits to repairing a windshield rather than replacing it. It’s usually less expensive, quicker and better for the environment. But what happens when a customer returns with new damage, needing their windshield repaired for the third, fourth … Continue reading
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Hurricane Ian Hits Florida, AGRR Industry
Wind speeds of more than 150 mph were recorded when the eye of Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 28. With the category 4 hurricane forecast to move into the central part of the state on Thursday, … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week Kicks Off in Orlando
Auto Glass Week, the industry’s annual gathering kicked off today in Orlando before a large audience, and still more participating virtually. Opening day, complete with exhibitors, competitors and seminars, was a welcome attraction for so many who had not been … Continue reading
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Newly Combined Association Holds Spring Meeting
The spring meetings of the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) were held last week in Tampa, Fla. The meetings were the first in which the members of the former National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) were incorporated into the AGSC. Newly-elected … Continue reading
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Would an AGRR Company Sue an Individual Over an Alleged Short Pay?
Caleb Brickey hit an individual’s vehicle in early June 2014. That is not in debate. What is in debate is who will cover the full cost to repair the vehicle? Columbus, Ohio-based Three-C Body Shop, which worked on the vehicle, says Brickey should cover the cost if his insurance company won’t. Continue reading
Florida House Bill 669 Could Impact Automotive Glass Companies
Florida House Representative John Tobia (R) has introduced bill 669, which could void the ability for companies, such as automotive glass retailers, to seek the assignment of benefits from their customers. This could have ramifications for Florida automotive glass companies, which use these assignment of benefits from their customers to sue insurance companies over alleged short pays, according to Linda Rollinson of Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay. Continue reading
Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay Opens Shop
After focusing on mobile automotive glass windshield repair and replacement work for years, Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay celebrated the grand opening of a shop Wednesday evening. The new facility is located at 4710 Rowan Road in New Port Richey, Fla., and can house three vehicles. Continue reading