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Diamond/Triumh looking for help?
Yes, they pulled out of this area a while back and were so nice to call us yesterday to ask if we would like to assist them by installing a windshield for "their customer". I said it was hard to agree to anything until I knew what they were paying.
They only wante...
Views: 704 Replies: 20
Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 10:54am
by AH-A/G
by AH-A/G
Interesting Quotes in the Press
"How the courts see it:
Trial and appeals courts have long recognized a basic aspect of insurance coverage, described as follows in the authoritative work "Appleman on Insurance" and quoted by the Utah Supreme Court in the case of Campbell v. State Farm Mutual Aut...
Views: 437 Replies: 4
Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 10:04am
by GLASSSGOD
by GLASSSGOD
GMAC DEALER PERKS?
ANOTHER WONDERFUL DAY IN THE GLASS BUSINESS STARTED AS A USUAL FLURRY OF CALLS IN THE MORNING. WHAT TO MY DISMAY WAS A FAX I RECEIVED FROM ONE OF MY GMC DEALERS. COULD I MATCH THIS PRICE FROM SAFELITE AND DIAMOND GLASS? THE AD ANNOUNCES" GMAC IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE...
Views: 550 Replies: 9
Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 8:26am
by JJ
by JJ
subs
when i left speedy i did a few sub jobs for a small indi shop i charged em about 80 bucks per i think i talked to a guy today i used to work with at not so speedy he is doing sub work for 50 per says ther are guys doing 40 per wtf im selling my van and answering the...
Views: 429 Replies: 4
Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 8:00am
by uguys crack me u...
by uguys crack me u...
Quick Poll
Real quick, what is your most HATED glass part to install. The one piece of glass you just hate to see a customer come in with. My personal hate is the DW1067(old Bonneville w/ vinyl top) cause the top molding is almost always glued to the roof vinyl.
Views: 1082 Replies: 38
Last Post: Sep 27, 2006 12:52am
by d-boy
by d-boy
AGN's New Job
So our friend, how was your first day?
Views: 474 Replies: 10
Last Post: Sep 26, 2006 7:32pm
by AGN
by AGN
fw2063/fw2069 '98 accord 2d.
can someone tell me if these are interchangable.
what is the diffence. thank's
Views: 353 Replies: 4
Last Post: Sep 26, 2006 4:25pm
by GLASSSGOD
by GLASSSGOD
Helping the insured
We all know the insured is paying higher ded for their auto glass claims. Why is that?
How many insured's are not educated to the fact that 500 dollar ded will not cover most claims and they will pay the whole claim. Maybe the insurance companies should be require...
Views: 351 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 26, 2006 12:05pm
by Hawk
by Hawk
Dot codes,
Is there anywhere we can post Those DOT codes, where theyre searchable. I Searched this site to not find them listed. Thanks !
Views: 417 Replies: 6
Last Post: Sep 26, 2006 10:32am
by CCC
by CCC
Someting is Wrong!
Insurance company profits are up.
Apogee profits rose 30% last quater.
AGR shop profits are down.
Why are we the only ones takeing a hit in the pocket??
Views: 1041 Replies: 41
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 9:46pm
by ralph
by ralph
installer pay
I am looking to hire an installer. just wondering what the going rate is these days. been on my own for so long I thought it would be nice to get some help. do you pay flat salary? or by the job? if by the job what is a going rate. some of these jobs I get for door...
Views: 612 Replies: 8
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 9:28pm
by gmn2
by gmn2
statefarm strikes again
This is the second time that a customer has informed me that ,they received a letter from statefarm,stateing,that,the next time you file a glass claim,you must call your agent or the 800# first.You should not have used the shop you went to.They are not on our approve...
Views: 408 Replies: 4
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 4:39pm
by Hawk
by Hawk
sunday work
just wondering how many shop out there on on sunday.
i for one open on sunday on call.
Views: 490 Replies: 8
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 1:59pm
by Hawk
by Hawk
advertising
As we know we are in a very competive industry .Whats the best advertising glass shop owners have used and worked.Please help.
Views: 738 Replies: 22
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 11:30am
by xxx
by xxx
Urethane Butt
When shooting across the top of the w/s. Where is the best place to butt the urethane together? This is a for those of us who are not oragatangs and have to stop ans restart somewhere on the top.
Views: 815 Replies: 25
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 10:06am
by GLASSSGOD
by GLASSSGOD
Good names
Anyone got any good ideas for a company name? I have a few, but thought it would be cool to see what others thought. What are your compnay names?
Views: 1050 Replies: 32
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 10:03am
by Hawk
by Hawk
1999 bmw 328i
We have recently put a windshield in a 1999 BMW 328i w/ rain sensor. We got the windshield from BMW but we cannot get the rain sensor to work. Does it need to be reset? If so how?
Views: 597 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 8:57am
by brian
by brian
FORD THUNDERBIRD WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION
NEED HELP IN DOING A 2004 FORD THUNDERBIRD WINDSHIELD. NEVER DONE ONE. WHAT AM I LOOKING AT TO DO THIS. CAN ANYONE HELP ME.
Views: 796 Replies: 12
Last Post: Sep 25, 2006 6:46am
by GLASSMITH1
by GLASSMITH1
2006 monte carlos dw1633gty
anyone ever do one of these. does it come with moulding.
customer tell me that she had on-star. should i unplug or just leave it alone. thank's
Views: 306 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 24, 2006 10:20pm
by AGN
by AGN
1937 ford p/up nags #'s
Looking for the nags pattern #'s please.
Views: 248 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 24, 2006 7:06am
by Vt.glass shop
by Vt.glass shop
DW1036 &DW1037
I have a 1999 peterbuilt coming in for a windshield replacement. I have do some big trucks before but when i received the glass &*#@ anybody with some pointers. THNXS
Views: 1035 Replies: 30
Last Post: Sep 23, 2006 11:54pm
by xxx
by xxx
price increase
So now you will pay more for your PPG/FYG and PPG/XYG and PILK/FYG and PILK/XYG glass. They say they care about quality but I for one don't see it.
Views: 596 Replies: 11
Last Post: Sep 23, 2006 8:17am
by bly
by bly
hot shots
What do you guys do when you have been doing work for an ind ins agency for a # of years and you start loosing work to find out they have some new hotshot that is telling customers to pay out of pocket and not run them through ins.Even repairs.He actually came into m...
Views: 728 Replies: 7
Last Post: Sep 22, 2006 9:54pm
by uguys crack me u...
by uguys crack me u...
Honda Element
03 Honda Element any hints ?? tricks for the side moldings ?
Thanks,
Views: 359 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 22, 2006 9:24pm
by Sglass
by Sglass
Is there a sign up page?
Do you have to register to post in this forum?
Views: 819 Replies: 39
Last Post: Sep 22, 2006 4:01pm
by Glass Lady
by Glass Lady
Another perspective
Here's another perspective. PPG and Pilkington are about my only 2 distributors. I am in a rural area and do not have the ability or luxury to go pick up what I need. Both dist. are 80-100 miles away. We shop between both, and work with both, as they work with us. We...
Views: 376 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 21, 2006 10:57pm
by L.W.
by L.W.
Price increase
I see PPG is raising their price by 3.5% on all glass units on October 9th.
Views: 811 Replies: 28
Last Post: Sep 21, 2006 8:05pm
by AH-A/G
by AH-A/G
Price Increase 2
I keep getting locked out when I suggest to forward the same letters PPG and Pilkington sent to our customers!
Views: 316 Replies: 0
Last Post: Sep 21, 2006 6:53pm
by United we stand!
by United we stand!
Restriction of Trade?
How is it not restriction of trade when you call a windshield into LYNX and they ask if the insured would like to use an AGR shop closer to their zip code.
You have the insured on the line, you are mediating the claim process and they ask insured if they would like...
Views: 647 Replies: 11
Last Post: Sep 21, 2006 1:26pm
by Glass Lady
by Glass Lady
LEXUS RX300/FW2087 - SIDE MOLDING
we've done a few of these, and never been very successful removing the side moldings from the metal channel that holds them in, without bending them up.
any advice on removing these side moldings?
scott
Views: 510 Replies: 5
Last Post: Sep 21, 2006 12:50am
by larry
by larry
Is it true
Is it true that safelite pulled out of the wausau,Wisc area?I also here dt is almost done.Thanks
Views: 874 Replies: 10
Last Post: Sep 20, 2006 11:09pm
by d@ags
by d@ags
direct pay
can anyone tell me if you do a job for direct pay are you suppose to bill the insurance company for the w/s after the job is completed or can you a submit a bill for w/s only and then when job is complete bill out for labor, kit etc- thanks for your help
Views: 788 Replies: 17
Last Post: Sep 20, 2006 8:04pm
by Mark1
by Mark1
01 Toyota Tacoma 4 Door Slider-FB21101
Any advice or tips for this install? Thanks!
Views: 387 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 20, 2006 7:41pm
by Johnson70
by Johnson70
advertising part 2
Has the yellow pages worked for any of you guys.where I am at they what your first born and a leg to advertise with them.Is it worth it????
Views: 719 Replies: 27
Last Post: Sep 20, 2006 6:09pm
by don't panic
by don't panic
2001 AUDI A-4
Doing a FW 2262 tomorrow and I've never done one before, any tips on saving the side moldings?
Views: 396 Replies: 9
Last Post: Sep 19, 2006 7:32pm
by Glass Lady
by Glass Lady
Buttons not working
Hey Webmaster any reason why I can't click next buttons on individual posts but can on home page?
Only reply button works and home button.
Views: 369 Replies: 5
Last Post: Sep 19, 2006 11:08am
by Sglass
by Sglass
Geico
Hey Blumenthal,
How about taking a step for the glass industry. Insurance companies do what they are best at. Mislead customers.
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today announced that GEICO insurance company has said it will no longer run a false and mislea...
Views: 525 Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 18, 2006 8:06pm
by Mark1
by Mark1
recycled PVB are used for laminated windshield
The Industry may have not yet aware of the use of recycle PVB for manufacturing laminated windshield in China to export to North America.
There are about 1 million pieces laminated windshields were produced by using recycle PVB per year that that may have been exp...
Views: 515 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 18, 2006 3:12pm
by GSB
by GSB
EDI Rejects due to NAGS List changes
It seems everytime NAGS alters the list prices we have a few invoices that were dispatched and completed before the change date but don't get EDIed until after the date. Consequently when we do send them in they get REJECTED by LYNX due to incorrect list prices whic...
Views: 676 Replies: 8
Last Post: Sep 18, 2006 2:16pm
by don't panic
by don't panic
Arizona Auto Glass Association?
Does anyone know if it still exists?
Their website is no longer valid.
Webmaster? Anyone?
Views: 514 Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 18, 2006 10:54am
by Larry
by Larry
Rivet gun for Lexus
Any info on the rivet gun needed to attach the side moldings on 05 Lexus LX470? Thanks
Views: 831 Replies: 12
Last Post: Sep 18, 2006 10:52am
by Larry
by Larry
If this won't get you thinking...
...you might want to check to see of you have a pulse.
It's just full of info and quotes that should be like a bucket of cold water in the glass industry's face.
http://www.abrn.com/abrn/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=371507
Views: 543 Replies: 2
Last Post: Sep 17, 2006 1:23pm
by TSi
by TSi
2001 MERCEDES SLK230
I received another question via email. Any help is appreciated.
DOES ANYONE HAVE INSTALLATION INFORMATION FOR 2001 MERCEDES SLK230. WINDSHIELD NUMBER FW2041
Views: 461 Replies: 1
Last Post: Sep 16, 2006 7:52am
by RICK
by RICK
OnStar
Anyone ever 'unpluged' the wires from the rear view mirror on a car equipped w/ OnStar? I THINK i read an article about the OnStar police ( ) sending out help if the wire gets unpluged? anybody ever heard of this. Since then i've always removed the mirror and and ju...
Views: 454 Replies: 3
Last Post: Sep 16, 2006 7:04am
by Syd
by Syd
DW 1550, 1377
DW1550, DW1377
Any difference beside the visor frit and mirror button?
Views: 851 Replies: 9
Last Post: Sep 15, 2006 6:15pm
by jeff
by jeff
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