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http://www.prweb.com/releases/iga/glassdoctor/prweb12120461.htm
wasn't there something in the original bylaws about the number of shops a member could own?
I have one coming in for a windshield, has anyone replaced one of these? Any help would be appreciated. Side moldings clip on or screw on from under side?
Safelite is hurting!
http://www.glassbytes.com/2014/08/safelite-amends-connecticut-complaint-to-seek-attorney-costs-more/
"Safelite’s attorneys take particular issue with a small portion of the act—PA-13-67(c)(2).
“It prohibits an insurance...
On or about August 6, 2014, the IGA was served a subpoena by Safelite Group, Inc. and Safelite Solutions LLC commanding the IGA to produce certain information relevant to Connecticut General Statue 38a-354a and then a bunch of really far reaching stuff that you can r...
We've installed two of these now, customer pay on first one, insurance paid on the second, now customer is back with another broken one wondering why. It is approximately 3ft long, 3-5 inches wide, runs in between sunroof, and roof rail. It has a half inch bead of u...
The TPA Sharks are in a frenzy & now turning on each other. Perhaps together they will create their own destruction. If all the facts of how a TPA operates come to light, maybe some Govt. official will see how ridiculous and detrimental to the free enterprise system...
Been doing windshield repair for twenty four years and there's always a crybaby in the crowd....
Yo owe me a new windshield because it ran while you we're working on it....
I'm offering my third replacement in 24 years not bad, the first was my cardiologist (en...
Here's the latest one I've received
Hello
I would like to know if you can help me with an order of some clear glass. I would appreciate it a lot if you could send me an email back with the total price on 100 quantities of clear glass in the size 38 x 38 thic...
Is there a special tool for this type of mirror that does not mar the surface of the stem? Please don\'t tell me to wrap a rag around a pair of pliers or to use sof tjaw pliers like the plumbers use. It appears that the mirror stem is made to use a specific tool on...
Im really getting ready to make a purchase. I have looked at some of the posts and im still unsure. I will say im impressed with the statements from GlassBot in regards to being able to update all of their systems, and that all new designs utilize that concept so tha...
FOR THE LAST 18 YEARS I HAVE OWNED A COMPANY CALLED STRONG ISLAND STREET WHEELZ
AND 3 YEARS AGO I WAS BLESSED TO GET A CONTRACT TO CREATE ONE OF THE LARGEST WEEKLY CAR MEETS IN THE COUNTRY AT THE PENNY SAVER AMPHITHEATER AND JUST LAST WEEK WAS CONTACTED BY LEFT RI...
Does anyone know if there is a replacement made for the self-dimming, heated power mirror for the 1999 Tahoes? There are only three parts listed for it in the burco catalog #2724, #2784 and #2749RSG. According to the listing in Burco non of these are heated or self d...
Got a message from someone who says his company, does dealership windshield repairs. " Looking for a company to partner up with,to refer the cracked windshield replacements and looking for quotes." This is not the first time for this sort of thing. Several times I...
ok so I just tried to get a price on a rover part and was told that my account was locked due to non payment.
heres why,
few days back I ordered some parts for installation in the following few days where im at they ship stuff to us, not a big deal we order one...
Is it just me or does anyone else cringe when someone is doing windshield repairs for 4.95 even if its for charity it just not smart. When we as an industry devalue our labor it make me sick.
I got my BTB E tool today I was excited to get it, I simply love it I could not be happier with the purchase, I used it on a 1580 today and it worked delightful! The battery version worked great. In comparison to a power fein knife, and its battery version which is...
Why is HSG giving jobs to Safelite? We have caught this three times now. Safelite doesn't show up and we get a call, or they didn't want to do a Cadillac with a soft top. I guess it isn't what they say about being the network for the installer, it's just about money...
I am a terrible reader sometimes, and since I did not follow what was going on in CT , I have a few questions that I should already know the answer to. Did they serve this to shops that are members? non members? and why waste federal marshals time, shouldn't they be...
Looking for aftermarket or oe door guide
runners for all four doors
Tried dealer no luck and no suggestions
from him as well and I have not seen
anything on google to suggest there is one
Any ideas would be a help
Thanks
Anybody watch the interview that Penny did in Harrisburg @ CR's HQ?. Surprised Penny wasn't wearing fishing waders trying to protect limbs from the hooey being thrown around.
Don't know about reality but Cindy Rowe's company had a wonderful industry reputation....
We should all do this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Windshield-59-60-Cadillac-Sedan-Deville-Fleetwood-Chevy-Brookwood-Impala-/141162172286
Then you could just sit back and watch the money roll in and let PGW do all the work. You can pick this up at any PGW locat...
Neil Duffy is a brilliant writer. I just made a post on a thread that was apparently 4 years old. So, I thought that I'd start a new Post on a topic that he brought up.
In my previous post, I suggested that everyone who frequents and reads here go out and find...
SO YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE A POTENTIAL OR PREVIOUS CLIENT ON THE LINE !!!!!!!!!
TPA assaults us with all of this rhetoric !
not affiliated, pricing agreement, out of pocket, check their warranty, cant stand by their work, not guaranteed, ...
Are we a deal...
Well a certain solutions is taking a bolder step to steal work. They now don't even try to contact the shop of choice. what they do is put the customer on hold for a few minutes, then return to the line telling the customer they can't get a hold of the shop of their...
I have always wanted to go to Auto Glass Week and just got the itinerary. I am self employed and the main installer in a growing business. I would like the opportunity to learn but I'm having a hard time justifying the cost and not working. If you have been, is it wo...
eDirectGlass has announced that it has two complimentary Auto Glass Technician Olympics contestant registrations available.
If you are interested, please contact Maria Iorio at 480-993-0915, ext. 201
The deadline for this offer is August 14, 2014 so act now if...
Order w/s from dealer, car is now here and it has 2 electronic antenna type things on inside of w/s top pass side, both have wires going up into headliner, no plug to undo. There is nothing on the new windshield in that area, which tells me that they stick on or they...
It's always interesting to see what news is reported here and it is no secret that I have aired my frustration with the publisher about this. For example, the Mygrant news was a pretty important milestone for the industry yet it went unreported with the exception of...
Is it just me or ever since Mygrants new system has gone live has their service gone down the ****ter and the people who work there don't want to give quality customer service? or is it just me an my company who is not getting the quality customer service that I used...
I sent a formal complaint to NY State Ins. Dept. Superintendent Eric Dinallo.
His office responded to my today by phone. I was told, “steering is Legal in NY State. There is an exemption in NY law regarding auto glass only.”
Time to get out your pens &...
Can anyone tell me if the front vent glass on a 2013 VW Golf is bonded in?
Had a customer ask and I won't get to a dealership for a look til it's too late to get an answer to him.
If anyone has the part number, would also be much appreciated.
Thanks
Adam
I've been watching for a while the development and deployment of something from the collision folks called the Database Enhancement Gateway.
In short, (very short), it provides a platform for repairers to point out errors in the databases provided. Such errors may...
had a customer come in with a Lincoln mirror hanging off, tried Loctite 1 min held for bit then came off, next j b weld two part 5 min still no good, what is every one else using on brackets with ceramic paint.. thank you markk
http://www.glassbytes.com/2014/07/marshals-serve-subpoenas/
Interesting they want to see advertising budgets. Wonder if there
is a ratio involved.
Who is the Customer?
Any one having much luck R-I these treats.
Think Dodge or Ford back glass with reverse molding.
AllData says to wire it out.
never had much luck wiring out reverse molding that are lower then the outer surface.
Bash as you wish just looking for some input.
thanks
Just had a new Yukon come in from CSI for a w/s. Looking at it I noticed it had rear door vent glasses. NAGS must have missed them as they have no #'s.. Imagine that NAGS making a mistake. And why do they list some rear doors first before the front doors?????????? Ti...
We took a job to install a used power slider.when we got there the cables were cut on the used back glass. we looked at the cables on the broken one and there was no tension on the cables so we disconnected them from the window and let them sit until the used window...