Monthly Archives: February 2023

Number Seven By Lyle R. Hill There are nine of them altogether but no two are alike … and for the most part, not even similar. Each one is uniquely different. Not just physically different, but different in attitude, aptitude, … Continue reading →

Best New Products Heads Up on HUD NSG Pilkington has developed an enhanced front display (HUD) augmented reality windshield that combines a specialized glass processing with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and a variable wedge angle to deliver larger images. It easily … Continue reading →

2023 May 21-25 Auto Care Connect Hyatt Regency Orlando, Fla. Presented by the Auto Care Association www.autocare.org September 16-24 North American International Auto Show Huntington Place Detroit, Mich. Presented by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association www.naias.com September 20-22 Auto Glass Week™ … Continue reading →

Active Legislative Session Ahead The Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) anticipates that state legislatures across the country will actively develop and debate auto glass legislation in 2023. Each year, AGSC reviews legislative proposals that may affect the business operations of … 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 →

2022 Toyota Supra By Alfredo Calva DOT#: 985 VIN#: WZ1DB0C04NW046881 1 I start by removing the interior parts to confirm that all of the brackets are exactly the same. I use a tack puller to remove the cover behind the … Continue reading →

Some Old and Some New By Debra Levy This issue of AGRR goes to press in mid-February, so we are undoubtedly the last to wish you a Happy New Year full of peace, joy, health and happiness. Though it seems … Continue reading →

New Tools, New Ideas and the Tried and True By Travis Rains Customers want their windshields installed promptly, and most acknowledge that speed takes a back seat to quality. While shops may take different approaches, choosing their best tools is … Continue reading →

How Do AGRR Shops Tackle Calibrations? By Travis Rains As companies begin to incorporate calibration services into their business models, owners and managers now must decide the best course of action for capitalizing on new modes of income while ensuring … Continue reading →

Features Approach is Everything Companies of varying sizes and resources approach calibration services differently. While some shops may train their own technicians, others have found more targeted ways to bolster their incomes by solely assigning those duties to particular technicians. … Continue reading →