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Out-of-State Auto Glass Shops and Lawyers Exploit Loopholes in Florida Law
Out-of-state “harvesters” offer free windshield replacements. Once the customer signs a work order and the repair is completed, they send an exorbitant bill to insurers, who either deny the claim or deeply discount it. Lawyers then sue the insurance company … Continue reading
Meet the Winners of the 2023 AGW Competitions
Auto Glass Week™ 2023 wrapped up last week in Virginia Beach, Va., where competitions were once again a big part of the event. We spoke to the winners of the repair, customer service, calibration and replacement competitions about their experiences … Continue reading
6 Reasons Why Car Repair Costs Are Up Over 20% This Year
Motor vehicle repair prices have increased about 20% in the past year, according to the June 2023 consumer price index. There are many reasons for the trend, including long-term and pandemic-era dynamics. Among them are better technology, higher labor costs, … Continue reading
7 Factors That Affect the Cost of Replacing a Window Regulator
On average, the cost to replace a window regulator can range from $200 to $800. However, there are several variables that can push the cost higher or lower. Read more at J.D. Power.
State Farm Accused of Refusing to Pay Adequate Hourly Rates for Luxury Vehicle Repair
State Farm is at the center of a Florida lawsuit alleging that the insurance company refuses to pay for proper and necessary repairs on luxury vehicles, such as Porsche. According to the class action complaint filed on May 18, the … Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Appointed Preferred Supplier for Brightside
United Kingdom insurance broker Brightside has appointed Auto Windscreens a preferred provider for auto glass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration. Auto Windscreens maintains auto service centres across the United Kingdom, as well as mobile units. “We’re proud to be working … Continue reading
Repair or Replace: Will Robots Decide? Glass Industry has Its Own Solution
Neural Claim System “NCS” is excited to announce the release of our AI based glass damage verification platform. Our AI platform is designed to revolutionize the glass claims process by seamlessly automating damage analysis, part selection and calibration requirements at … Continue reading
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Is Safelite No Longer Servicing Tesla Vehicles?
On the Tesla Motors Club community page, Tesla vehicle owners shared stories last week of challenges getting repairs done. A Tesla Model Y owner in Marietta, Ga., posted about a spider crack in the glass roof that Tesla would not … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged repair, replacement, Safelite, Tesla, windshield 1 Comment