Tag Archives: VIN

Thousands Charged for Unrequested VIN Etching, Lawsuit Claims

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Abby Bowman

A lawsuit claiming a dealership potentially violated state trade practice law with unsolicited VIN etching may soon be granted class action status. Alvin Williams filed a lawsuit against Napoli Motors in Milford, Connecticut, in May 2024 and an amended complaint … Continue reading →

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VINs in NAGS: Mitchell Shares Its Side of the Glass

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Rebecca Barnabi

A week ago, glassBYTEs.com spoke to several auto glass technicians about the prevalence of vehicle identification numbers and parts numbers not matching up in National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS), a database created and maintained by Mitchell. This week, we have … Continue reading →

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Sponsored Link: Omega EDI Adds Free Repair Procedures

Posted on October 26, 2021 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

Omega EDI has announced the launch of repair procedures integrated with its auto glass software, including procedures orginally published in Auto Glass Journal. The procedures include photos, diagrams, and helpful tips for removing and installing over 3,800 part/vehicle combinations and … Continue reading →

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Black Book and Autodata Solutions Collaborate to Offer New Services

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Emmariah Holcomb

Black Book announced the integration of its vehicle valuation data with Autodata Solutions, powered by ChromeData. The two companies are the first to offer an automated As-Built Valuation Service for automotive industry professionals including lenders, dealers, insurance companies and auctions. … Continue reading →

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Black Book VIN Decode Valuation Data Now Incorporates Data from General Motors

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Emmariah Holcomb

Black Book announced it has integrated General Motors’ (GM) Build Data into the company’s vehicle identification number (VIN) decode and valuations data today. Build Data is “as built” content in a vehicle, including optional equipment specific to a unique 17-digit … Continue reading →

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VIN Lookups Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Emmariah Holcomb

Every auto glass shop owner and technician know the importance of getting and having the correct glass parts for a customer’s vehicle. Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) help prevent some confusion, each VIN has 17 digits and gives auto glass technicians … Continue reading →

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VIN Look Ups

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Emmariah Holcomb

The Vehicle identification number (VIN) can provide a variety of information on a person’s vehicle, which of course includes the type of auto glass. While the 17 digit VIN gives an auto glass technician some knowledge on the vehicle, it’s … Continue reading →

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