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TRIUMPH & BELRON
JUST KIDDING ITS AMAZING HOW MUCH ATTENTION THEY GET
Views: 797 Replies: 8
Last Post: Jan 2, 2007 7:18pm
by Secret Agent BTO
by Secret Agent BTO
State Farm
I'm not convinced that discussing anything the BS PR spin doctor BobB from State Farm blubbers is worth consideration much less discussion.
At least by anyone with half a brain.
State Farm's recent decision against waiving deductibles for repair is almost as mo...
Views: 599 Replies: 4
Last Post: Jan 2, 2007 7:13pm
by Secret Agent BTO
by Secret Agent BTO
Public Service Announcement
Hope everyone had as nice a holiday as I did. Just wanted to let you folks know that it appears a virus was released on 12/30. Its a mass email virus called w32.mixor.q (and a few other variations) and the subject line reads "Happy New Year." Our anti-virus softwa...
Views: 596 Replies: 2
Last Post: Jan 2, 2007 7:12pm
by Secret Agent BTO
by Secret Agent BTO
Safelite and TPA's in general .
How is it that this type of thing can even exist where a company can own shops and then control work through the guise of a TPA to feed said shops and expect everyone else to be able to do the job for the same costs as them even though theyre a manufacturer and can b...
Views: 645 Replies: 5
Last Post: Jan 1, 2007 7:40pm
by jim
by jim
Happy New Year to Everyone! Even to cardinal nation & Xboss
Happy New year ,
I would like to wish everyone a happy new year, look forward to another great year!
Views: 291 Replies: 0
Last Post: Jan 1, 2007 11:06am
by Larry
by Larry
more work less pay
Just doing a little number crunching this morning and it looks like we did 21 more jobs in 06 than 05, and grossed 15000..00 less in 06 than we did in 05. What is wrong with this picture. Have a Happy New Year everyone.
Views: 486 Replies: 2
Last Post: Dec 31, 2006 9:22pm
by ralph
by ralph
Uh Oh.....
Somebody better tell DeWalt that Nags gets testy if you use their numbers without paying for the priveledge.......
http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/accessory_category_detail.asp?categoryID=240
Views: 435 Replies: 2
Last Post: Dec 31, 2006 2:51pm
by d-boy
by d-boy
How People Like Hal Think:
A very condensed article to understanding how insurers think, from an investor's point of view.
Bear in mind when reading the article below, that policyholders are not investors, even when the insurer is a Mutual company like Hal's company, because even then they...
Views: 351 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 31, 2006 12:06pm
by Mark1
by Mark1
Views: 433 Replies: 1
Last Post: Dec 30, 2006 11:11pm
by Larry
by Larry
Search Engine Optimization
How many people in here have a web site? do you offer quotes from it? do you offer ability of customers to email you etc? I am just wondering how tech we all are..
Views: 563 Replies: 10
Last Post: Dec 29, 2006 11:54pm
by Larry
by Larry
Is your Distributor A Responsible Distributor?
Hello,
I would like to know how many people here when they go to there local distributor, actually check the expiration on there glue? I had a distributor, for now that will remain nameless sell me glue that expired 02/06/06. IMHO If a distributor sell you stal...
Views: 574 Replies: 6
Last Post: Dec 29, 2006 11:48pm
by Larry
by Larry
So Many Views, So Few Replies
What's the problem? Has everyone forgotten how to type? If you look at the threads they'll have 299 views and 2 replies. Doesn't anyone have any opnion's anymore? Aren't they willing to share them, openly discuss them, sometimes debate them? Come on, this forum which...
Views: 545 Replies: 3
Last Post: Dec 29, 2006 11:29pm
by Larry
by Larry
FW2294 '04 Honda CR-V
I have to do this windshield tomorrow. Its an '04 Honda CR-V. Its been a long time since I've done one and for the life of me I can't remember how the side moldings come off. I thought they were clipped on, but I don't see any clips listed for it? Anyone remember? Ju...
Views: 457 Replies: 5
Last Post: Dec 29, 2006 4:04pm
by AGN
by AGN
FW 802/803 with a 1 piece Molding?!?!?!
I thought i had seen / heard it all has anyone ever seen a FW802/803 with a 1 piece molding on it that looks like a fw2109???
Views: 328 Replies: 3
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 9:22pm
by AGN
by AGN
going solo
Considering going independent in the midwest. Any advice on startup would be greatly appreciated.
Views: 996 Replies: 24
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 9:14pm
by Larry
by Larry
DW01556 GBY
Does anyone have a better price on this part, DW01566gby? NAGS list is $331.05 our cost around$500 from 2 vendors.
Of course this is StateFarm/LYNX job so they will only pay NAGS list (normally 15% discount) as it is a NET item. LYNX now saying they NEVER pay more...
Views: 624 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 9:02pm
by Larry
by Larry
1448 / 1610
Will DW 1447 and DW 1610 interchange?
I know one is a "soundmaster" acoustic and the other apparently isn't.
Views: 795 Replies: 22
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 8:58pm
by Larry
by Larry
Free Repair Resin ***see details inside***
So, I just received what i expect to be my last Lynx fax for the year....a repair job.
"W/S REPAIR $**.95 FLAT LABOR"
"ADD'L W/S REPAIR $**.00 FLAT LABOR"
UHHHH, someone please tell me .............WHY WE GIVE THEM free (unbilled) REPAIR RESIN???
Accor...
Views: 372 Replies: 1
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 8:55pm
by Larry
by Larry
Laws
Does anyone know where to find laws that are important to glass shops. I have heard of some odd "laws" that sound like they may be true and have even come up with some of my own over the years. I'd like top find the truth. As an example: I have been told it is illega...
Views: 608 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 28, 2006 4:18pm
by Slim
by Slim
76 AMC Pacer
Trying to track down a DW846. If anybody can help. Please email.
Views: 615 Replies: 9
Last Post: Dec 27, 2006 11:35am
by Bill
by Bill
Serious Topic.
If there was a web site out there for you (joe blow) aka the little guy, that you could profile you area, and give instant quotes in the specified zip codes, and each time you were given a referall you paid $10. What would your opinion be? Sort of like and 89 glass...
Views: 878 Replies: 9
Last Post: Dec 27, 2006 11:15am
by Jim Pruce
by Jim Pruce
DW1302GTN
Hello! Does anyone know if the DW1302GTN's (Passenger's Side) would fit the '07 Freightliner CL120? Our NAGS book and our software only show this style up to '06 but nothing after! Doing this job this afternoon so any response would help!! Thanks!
Views: 681 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 27, 2006 9:09am
by Mass Glass Shop
by Mass Glass Shop
Online Chat (for glass people)
I wonder if we had an online chat thingy, like once a week how many people would utilize it to argue with each other.. i think it would be interesting...
Views: 871 Replies: 8
Last Post: Dec 26, 2006 11:24pm
by larry
by larry
Farm-out work
We had a call from a west coast glass company yesterday ( I forget the name ) asking if we would take care of one of their customers. They would provide the glass from a local provider and pay us $100.00 for the privelege of working for them.
Business is real slow...
Views: 742 Replies: 15
Last Post: Dec 25, 2006 11:08pm
by Larry D
by Larry D
Catch-22 May Land You in Jail
Lynx now requires us to follow AGRSS standards doing w/s replacements.
A LYNX CSR calls and tells you their client wants a mobile install. The conditions do not meet AGRSS installation criteria. You inform the CSR the car must be brought into a controlled environme...
Views: 558 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 23, 2006 11:09am
by Sglass
by Sglass
CSR Olympics
Why is there no csr olympics? they could be judged on professionalism, ability to pick a part, etc.. ? I think it would be good we never honor our csr's
Views: 546 Replies: 2
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 10:33pm
by Larry
by Larry
Xmas Wishes!!
Just wanted to wish everyone out there a very Merry Xmas! Hope you all have plans to spend time with family and friends. I am actually taking a long weekend. Haven't done that in WAY TOO LONG!!
Views: 381 Replies: 4
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 7:52pm
by glassrat
by glassrat
Administrative Fees
When I make an invoice error dealing with a TPA/Network I am charged an administrative fee for correction.
When SGC short pays me and it’s their error shouldn’t I be entitled to the same administrative fee?
Views: 621 Replies: 6
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 7:10pm
by CRYSTALCLEARGLAS...
by CRYSTALCLEARGLAS...
HAVE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS !!
I WISH EVERY ONE A SAFE AND MERRY CHRISTMAS !!,
agpros4
Views: 341 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 3:43pm
by agpros4
by agpros4
Gerber and ANY insurers billing thru them
We have had enough!
After chasing down several employees at gerber, and being promised payment in "10 days" recently, when the actual invoices were submitted in April and May, we have had enough.
Story after story, promise after promise. We will be drafting le...
Views: 678 Replies: 11
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 3:19pm
by DR
by DR
I-Can
Stumbled on this on the http://www.beyondparts.com/ web site. Has some interesting links and info.
The Insurance Consumer Advocate Network (“I-Can”) was formed in 1994 by a retired adjuster (J. D. Howard) as a Consumer Advocacy Effort local to Arizona....
Views: 278 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 2:34pm
by FredO
by FredO
Do You Remember?
Do you remember when you would have to get in a car and push the roof up to put in a gasket, because people sat on there roofs at the drive in movies :) I guess I am, showin my age :)
Views: 775 Replies: 20
Last Post: Dec 22, 2006 9:00am
by AGN
by AGN
looking for
looking for dv7618 94 plymouth acclaim .Any input APPRECIATED
Views: 624 Replies: 2
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 11:12pm
by Larry
by Larry
Have you ever had a TPA do this to you?
We put a b/g in a 1996 Buick Century last week. DB6999 net priced at $258. List price is $688.80. So, contract pricing with Guardian is -20% and $91.00 flat labor. Finally , a part we can make some money on. So, I bill at our "agreed" pricing. After Guradian ge...
Views: 932 Replies: 11
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 7:26pm
by Larry
by Larry
HV = STRESS
I THINK THAT THE HV THANE IS CAUSING STRESS BREAKS BECAUSE I HAVE TO PUSH THE SHIELD DOWN TO GET IT TO TOUCH ROOF LINE WHERE AS AT THE FACTORY THEY USE SLOW CURE ADHESIVE WITH STOPS OR FOAM DAMS ANY OPIONS I JUST FEEL THE WINDSHIELD IS ALREADY UNDER STRESS ?????
Views: 549 Replies: 7
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 7:25pm
by Larry
by Larry
Harmon Netwrok flat rate
I just received a fax from Harmon Network looking for me to sign up for there network. First thing I notice is they are asking for a flat $70.00 for labor. Which I am surprised for two reasons one, because NAGS says the revaluation was meant to put more emphasis on t...
Views: 811 Replies: 9
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 7:22pm
by Larry
by Larry
No labor hours listed
Did a 2521 w/s in a Hino truck and NAGS has no listing for labor hours. I called nags and they said that if there isn't a labor listed on the collision side they have nothing to go by. This number fits back to 2005, it should have hours listed i think
Anyone awar...
Views: 586 Replies: 3
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 7:11pm
by Larry
by Larry
Merry Christmas
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (except the TPA)May 07 be a great year for the Independents. Merry Merry everyone!!!!
Views: 393 Replies: 6
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 6:40pm
by bob
by bob
Simple Question--Replacement Glass Standards
If you knew that the fit and finish of replacement glass met or exceeded O.E. specifications, would it really matter who manufactured the glass?
Since there are concerns about the quality, fit, and finish of some replacement glass pioeces, wouldn't we all benefi...
Views: 1119 Replies: 24
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 3:18pm
by So Obvious!
by So Obvious!
Pearce Dash and E1 Protector fire truck windshields
Does anyone know where we can find these windshields and anything special about the installs?
Views: 792 Replies: 4
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 8:01am
by Ira
by Ira
Before somone else announces it! I have added click to call
So hoo hoo diamond, whatcha going to do add it next week cool , i like it when you follow me :)
Views: 354 Replies: 0
Last Post: Dec 21, 2006 12:07am
by Larry
by Larry
3m tape
does anyone have a secret on how to get 3m tape to stick to a dash? i have prepped it with alcohol and tried to stick it but it doesn't work. also i have tried to clean it with mineral spirits it still doesn't stick, any suggestions?
Views: 493 Replies: 2
Last Post: Dec 20, 2006 11:23pm
by RGT
by RGT
PPG autocare
Let's say 5 shops in an area join this thing, all 5 give quotes, how do you know if your quote is ever given to the customer? This seems like a very easy way to steer the work where you want it to go. Plus you pay for the privilege to be blocked from work.Just wonder...
Views: 740 Replies: 10
Last Post: Dec 20, 2006 7:41pm
by OMG
by OMG
Technician Repair Olymoics
Last month brought us among other terrific venues the Technician Repair Olympics.
I thought the competition was for technicians. However, I was stunned that Michael Curl, President and owner of Glasspro Systems out of Rockford Illinois was allowed to compete. Since...
Views: 608 Replies: 3
Last Post: Dec 20, 2006 12:40am
by Larry
by Larry
Online Chat?
Thought this was interesting...
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/12/15/031679.html
Views: 670 Replies: 4
Last Post: Dec 20, 2006 12:07am
by Larry
by Larry
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