Monthly Archives: May 2021

By Daniel Snow When it comes to having a windshield replaced, what industry insiders consider common knowledge, might be utterly foreign information to the average consumer. Glass.com® has made it a mission to bridge the knowledge gap by producing high-quality, … Continue reading →

Incorrect Glass Parts Plague the Industry… and the Reasons Run the Gamut By Tara Taffera The rate at which glass shops are receiving wrong glass parts seems to be on the rise, an AGRR magazine survey shows (see graphic at … Continue reading →

Some Simple Tips By Tara Taffera One of the things AGRR magazine plans to do more of is offer helpful tips from installers and business owners that can help others do their jobs better. I am hoping you will send … Continue reading →

12 Real Steps to Success By Linda Rollinson All business owners work hard to build profitable and sustainable companies. The windshield repair marketplace is no different. Most owners also endeavor to provide customers with a high level of satisfaction and … Continue reading →

2020 BMW X5 Replacement and Calibration By Alfredo Calva This is the new body style for the BMW X5. Working on BMW’s are always very interesting as they have a unique design that makes it easy but at the same … Continue reading →

Top Stories from glassBYTEs.com These were the most-read stories on glassBYTEs.com since the last issue of AGRR™ magazine. If you’d like to stay current on all the auto glass industry news, sign up for AGRR magazine’s free business-day e-newsletter at … Continue reading →

AGSC Issues Recalibration Guidance The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) recently released a checklist for use with vehicles that require an Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration after having an auto glass replacement. “Proper calibration of the ADAS system in … Continue reading →

Calibration Highlighted in UK Requirements Thatcham Research (Thatcham), a not for profit research center, funded by the insurance industry, has published its UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR), which, according to the research center, promotes safe repairs for Advanced Driver Assistance … Continue reading →

Adhesives Two New Adhesives – One with a 30 Minute MDAT Sika Corporation introduced two new adhesive systems for vehicle glass replacement applications; SikaTack ELITE and Sikaflex-268 PowerCure. Both products were designed to combine the curing advantages of a two-component … Continue reading →

Features Auto Glass Week Preview This 12-page plus guide tells you everything you need to know about attending Auto Glass Week 20201 in Orlando January 12-14. Schedule of Events – 20 Educational Program – 22 Special Networking Events – 25 … Continue reading →