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November 8, 2024
Collision Repair
Transparency: State of Kentucky introduces law to curb auto glass repair fraud
Kentucky, United States — The U.S. state of Kentucky has announced new laws addressing fraud in the auto glass repair industry. These new laws are aimed at deceptive activities like overcharging, unnecessary repairs and the use of substandard materials while addressing transparency and accountability in the industry. Auto glass providers in the State are prohibited […]
May 10, 2024
Collision Repair
Let Them Look: Shop owner advises drivers keep doors unlocked to avoid hefty break-in repair bills
London, Ontario — An automotive glass facility owner in Ontario is offering some seemingly counterintuitive advice in response to a recent spike in car break-ins—leave your doors unlocked and let the thieves snoop a little. Car theft has become such a problem in the London, Ont., area that Andy Dunleavy of London Auto Glass suggests […]
July 28, 2023
Collision Repair
Industry Insider: What You Don’t Know about Glass Repair | NOVUS Glass
Toronto, Ontario — Today it’s all about how you can save money in your collision repair shop through glass. It’s a fully transparent interview with Zakari Krieger, Vice President of Prime Car Care, and Vern Gervais, National Director of Novus Glass Canada. All will be revealed! For more information on Novus Glass, please visit their […]
July 20, 2023
Events
What a Wednesday: Driven Brands hosts Day 2 of ÉVOLUTION conference
Montreal, Quebec — Wednesday marked an eventful second day at the Driven Brands Evolution Conference, filled with valuable insights and engaging sessions. The day began with breakfast from 7 a.m., setting the tone for a productive day ahead. At 8 a.m., the conference commenced with opening remarks. Sabrina Thring, COO of CARSTAR Canada, and Maurice […]
July 19, 2023
Events
Driven Day 1: Driven Brands companies gather in Montreal for annual conference
Montreal, Quebec — Driven Brands’ Evolution Conference kicked off yesterday, where its collision and glass franchisees, along with vendor partners and industry stakeholders, raised money for charity and witnessed stellar speaker presentations before celebrating opening night with a performance by beloved Canadian band the Arkells. Representatives from CARSTAR Canada, UniGlassPlus, VitroPlus, Docteur Du Pare-Brise, Go!Glass […]
July 18, 2023
ADAS
Calibration Consent: Maryland mandates driver consent for glass recalibration, effective Oct. 1
Annapolis, Maryland — Maryland’s state government passed a new consumer protection law in early May that requires auto glass repair shops to inform customers, before repairing or replacing auto glass, if recalibration is required. Further to that, the law requires an accompanying written statement describing that the work will meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer […]
June 13, 2023
Can You Believe This
A Glaring Error: Glare from sunglasses melts hole in U.K. driver’s windshield, The Sun reports
Photo by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom — A hot May sun, a dangling pair of sunglasses and a gaping hole in the windshield were all clues leading a Nottinghamshire driver to realize that they had inadvertently created a death ray in their car, The Sun reported this week. Fire and rescue […]
May 31, 2023
Collision Repair
Family Reunion: Driven Brands to host inaugural Montréal cross-brand conference in July
Montréal, Québec — To mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, Driven Brands announced Tuesday that it will be gathering together the entire CARSTAR Canada family, as well as its many Driven Glass brands, for a joint conference in July. “I’m excited to bring together the larger Canadian Driven Brands family,” said CARSTAR Canada […]
May 30, 2023
Collision Repair
Powder to Panes: Snowboarder Shaun White to deliver keynote at Auto Glass Week 2023
Virginia, United States — The professionals of North America’s auto glass industry are due to feel like the champions that they are, and to that end, the organizers of this year’s Auto Glass Week announced Tuesday that three-time Olympic Gold Medal winning snowboarder, Shaun White, will deliver the keynote address this year. The world famous […]
May 9, 2023
ADAS
High Klasse Glass: BMW unveils ‘Panoramic Vision’ display for upcoming ‘Neue Klasse’ EV lineup
Toronto, Ontario — With the Neue Klasse will come new glass, says BMW, as the German automaker announced Wednesday that the first model in its upcoming new lineup will feature “Panoramic Vision” windshields across the board. Named for a wave of pioneering BMW models debuted in the 1960’s, the new Neue Klasse “will set new […]
March 16, 2023
Auto Insurance
Heads-up Lawmaking: Bill before New Hampshire house calls for transparency in glass calibration repairs
New Hampshire, United States — A bill currently before New Hampshire’s House of Representatives aims to keep an eye out for consumers, as many seeking windshield repairs in the state are being caught by surprise by high calibration costs. The bill is being put forward by New Hampshire state representative, Tim McGough, following a personal […]
March 1, 2023
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