Chip Surplus: Toyota owners Facebook group raises questions about Highlander glass quality
Toronto, Ontario — Reports have been circulating out of a Toyota owners Facebook group where many Highlander owners have been voicing their frustrations about what they consider to be especially chip-prone windshields. One group member, Joshua Redding, asked a question that many owners of the popular Toyota model seem to be asking: “How many windshields […]
Watching your Glass: Ford launches U.S. certified glass network
Detroit, Michigan — Ford officially broke ground on Monday with a new certified repair network intended to directly service the automotive glass repair industry in the U.S. The industry-leading OEM said the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN) will offer participating glass repair shops process coaching aimed at ensuring the safe and proper installation of original […]
All Star Acquisition: Driven Brands acquires U.S.-based All Star Glass
Charlotte, North Carolina — Driven Brands Holdings Inc. has announced the acquisition of U.S.-based auto glass repair chain, All Star Glass, on Friday. It was 40 years ago Sam Scharaga founded All Star Glass, a company that would go on to become the largest family-owned auto glass company in the United States, a fact that […]
Wiper Woes: Ford recalls more than 650,000 vehicles for faulty windshield wipers
Toronto, Ontario — Faulty windshield wipers have been identified as the cause of the latest recall issued by Ford, currently affecting more than 650,000 pickups and SUVs on U.S. roads. Transport Canada has yet to provide details on whether any vehicles in Canada are affected, though the U.S.-based National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has […]
Uniban-d Together: Uniban added 24 shops to network since 2021
Hamilton, Ontario — Uniban Canada is taking a moment for some self-care, announcing that the company has been deep in store orientation training sessions with new and existing shop owners over the past year. The company welcomed 24 new shops into the network since 2021 and has been hard at work getting new franchisees, as […]
Welcomes of the Week: NOVUS Glass North Shore
Vancouver, British Columbia — NOVUS Glass has entered the city of North Shore, BC, with the recent opening of NOVUS Glass North Shore. Owner Armin Ojani says the new location will serve customers in the regions of North and West Vancouver and North Shore. NOVUS Glass North Shore offers on-site repair as well as a […]
Positive Energy: Victoria driver injured after Himalayan salt rock thrown through Prius window
Victoria, British Columbia — A Victoria, B.C. driver got a surprise delivery of wellness and self-care through the window of their Prius on March 6., prompting local police to scour dashcam footage for the mystery Himalayan salt rock thrower. The vehicle was occupied at the time of the salty assault, which took place at the […]
Glass Acts: UniglassPlus/Ziebart Carleton Place owners named Franchisee of the Year by IFA
Carleton Place, Ontario — An Ottawa-area glass repair shop is getting high praise after being named International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Franchisees of the Year at the organization’s 62nd Annual Convention in San Diego, Calif. Owners of UniglassPlus/Ziebart Carleton Place, Claire Lamarche and Jean-Francois Joyal were recognized for the outstanding operation of their facility in Carleton […]
Let it Thaw: Québec driver injured, windshield smashed by flying ice
Québec City, Québec — The rise of the temperature gauge tends to put people in a good mood. The brooks begin babbling again and the sun beams rays to melt swaths of snow–but that doesn’t mean drivers should let go of their winter driving habits quite yet. Last week, a 55-year-old driver from Québec suffered […]
Increased Clarity: Uniban Canada hosts first glass repair training session
Hamilton, Ontario —A number of Ontario collision shop owners were treated to a masterclass in leading-edge glass repair procedure as Uniban Canada hosted its first technical training session of the year at the Driven Brands Canada technical training centre in Hamilton, Ont. The day’s programming was lead by Uniban’s dedicated technical trainer, Willy Williams, who […]
