Volvo Issues Position Statement on Pre- and Post-Repair Scanning
Volvo has released a position statement that requires pre- and post-repair scanning on all model years 1996 and beyond.
Windshield Centers, a TruRoad Company, Opens New Location in Madison, Wis.
Windshield Centers, a leading provider of in-shop and mobile auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration services, has opened a new location in Madison, Wis.
Scanning and Recalibration: Thinking Beyond the Sheet Metal
Mechanical repairs such as alignments and replacement of suspension parts all may have considerations as to post-repair scans or recalibrations.
American Honda Releases Updated Position Statement on Glass Usage
American Honda announced that it has updated its position statement on the use of glass, stating that using anything other than original equipment parts may create issues with driver-assist systems and safety systems.
Five-Step Windshield Removal with Induction Heat
The Glass Blaster is a unique, time-saving approach for removing automotive glass without the need for wires, knives or other traditional tools.
Techna Glass, J.N. Phillips Auto Glass Merger
CenterOak Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced the formation of TruRoad Holdings, through the firm’s investment in J.N. Phillips Auto Glass and subsequent combination with Techna Glass.
ADAS and Auto Glass: What Shops Need to Know Before Releasing a Vehicle
ADAS and the recalibration of windshields have thrown the automotive repair industry for a loop. The dilemma for us all is identifying and knowing what’s needed, then finding a way to finish the repair.
Scanning and Recalibration: Should Body Shops Sublet or Perform In-House?
Determining whether you should perform scans and/or recalibrations in-house or sub them out depends on a lot of factors.
Insurers Association Urges Florida Senate to Pass Glass Repair Bill
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is calling on the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee to pass SB 396, asserting that it “curbs abusive practices associated with windshield glass repairs” and assignment of benefits.
Crunch Time with Jason Stahl Episode 6: Recalibration After Glass R&I or Replacement, Presented by Nissan
Episode 6, presented by Nissan, features Editor Jason Stahl talking to BodyShop Business technical writer Mitch Becker about how many vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) require a recalibration after the R&I or replacement of the windshield.
