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The Big Game Makes Bigger Job Rush for Local Auto Glass Shops
Thousands of fans flocked to Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX. While the Seattle Seahawks clinched a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots, fans’ cars took a different kind of beating that … Continue reading
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Shops Get Creative to Find Certain Tempered Glass
Over the past several years, Paul Anaya, president of Nielsen & Moller Auto Glass Distributors, has noticed an industry trend toward purchasing tempered glass from Amazon and eBay. “I think there’s been a shift in where the demand [for tempered … Continue reading
Custom Glass Acquires Oklahoma-based Cameron Glass
In early October, Custom Glass Solutions, LLC of Worthington, Ohio, acquired Cameron Glass Inc. of Broken Arrow, Ok. Cameron Glass, also known as CamGlass, was founded in 1978 by Jim Cameron and his father, Ray Cameron. The company employs 125 … Continue reading
AAA Reports Highlight Gains in Knowing Vehicle Glass Types
“Approximately 33% of 2018 vehicle models have laminated windows,” according to the National Auto Glass Specification catalog. Meanwhile, most of your customers aren’t aware of what glass their vehicle has, which can be hazardous for them, according to recent data … Continue reading
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Roof Hatch and Mirror Glass Recalls Surface – What You Should Know
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two new recalls that directly impact the auto glass industry. The auto manufacturers involved are Motor Coach Industries (MCI) and PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR). PACCAR Thousands of 2020 Peterbilt 520 and 579 vehicles … Continue reading
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NHTSA Drops International Window Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its plans to forgo its 2012 proposal regarding the harmonization between U.S. vehicle window safety standards with international rules. “NHTSA withdraws its June 21, 2012 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed … Continue reading
Nissan Asks that Defective Sunroof Lawsuit be Dismissed
In February, Nissan was hit with a lawsuit claiming that certain 2008-present Nissan and Infiniti models have faulty panoramic glass sunroofs, which can cause them to explode spontaneously. The lawsuit was brought forth by Janelle Horne who claims that she … Continue reading
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Lawsuit Alleges Nissan Knew about Defective Sunroofs
Nissan is under fire following a lawsuit alleging that certain 2008-present Nissan and Infiniti models have defective panoramic glass sunroofs, causing them to explode spontaneously. The lawsuit alleges that these sunroofs are made from defective tempered glass, which fails to … Continue reading