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unbelievable

1954 Jaguar driver side glass

This one is out of my league. If anyone has any info my friend would appreciate it.

Views: 372 Replies: 3

Last Post: Aug 1, 2014 5:41pm
by unbelievable

Sglass

Indie Dist. Tied Directly to Indie AGR Shops

Finally a Indie Dist. Realises their future is tied to the fate of Indie AGR. Replacement people. The Distributors can't sit back & not join the struggle. Many distributors weren't concerned about the fate of Indies because Bel/Safe was one of their major buyers....

Views: 384 Replies: 1

Last Post: Aug 1, 2014 5:10pm
by Just sayin

Gary Hart

Independent Glass Association Announces Mygrant Glass Company as New Industry Partner

Collaboration will focus on strengthening independent glass shops in the USA. (PRWeb July 31, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/08/prweb12061359.htm

Views: 854 Replies: 28

Last Post: Aug 1, 2014 2:32pm
by ct. glass shop

Martin

Eqaulizer Viper?

Has anyone used the Equalizer viper for a quarter glass removal? Anything can look good in a video. Thanks. Martin

Views: 922 Replies: 10

Last Post: Jul 31, 2014 2:10am
by Mark

What Constitutes Spam??

I have been trying to start a new thread about Norton blocking articles from GlassBYTEs, calling them unsecure or a suspicious redirect. But, I can not post it because it is called SPAM, what gives??

Views: 688 Replies: 19

Last Post: Jul 30, 2014 9:46pm
by MN shop

Sir Slam A Lot

Is this site Jacked up?

I guess it could be the 3 PC's I have tried to post comments with however, Either all of our Computers have a virus or this site is Jacked up!!! Other sites I visit have no pop ups, This site wont quit with them!!!! SPAM SPAM and more SPAM, at least that's what is sa...

Views: 515 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 30, 2014 9:39pm
by MN shop

Martin

Should I give a Distributor my PGW other Password?

Hello, I was curious as to how many of you would be willing to turn over your companies login, and password to a Distributor so they could see what your buying at? I personally would not give my employees access to my passwords! I am sure as heck not going to...

Views: 977 Replies: 17

Last Post: Jul 30, 2014 10:35am
by xn

Sir Spam a Lot

Stop it!

Currently, there is one company dominating and running rough shod over the rest of the auto glass repair and replacement industry, as well as, the auto glass claims administration industry. It is Safelite Group Inc. which has an aftermarket auto glass manufacturing...

Views: 455 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 30, 2014 9:31am
by Sir Spam a Lot

ohm

Ticket sales end in 20 hrs.

CEO. BUSINESS GURU. COMMUNITY LEADER. Feeney currently serves as president emeritus of the board of directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, and is a board member for Champions of the Community Inc., a non-profit organization supporting Nationw...

Views: 402 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 30, 2014 3:51am
by xn

Larry

Battery Powered BTB

I like the BTB Air, has anyone used the battery powered version? I know that the Battery powered fein in GARBAGE, never buy one of these, and super bulky...

Views: 321 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 29, 2014 8:32pm
by Larry

glassguy 85

66 plymouth fury 1 4 dr sedan

looking dw 658

Views: 270 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 28, 2014 10:03pm
by ProSource Glass ...

markk

mygrant glass co

looking to add another source for glass how is mygrant to work with.

Views: 1916 Replies: 14

Last Post: Jul 28, 2014 9:23pm
by Larry

Glass Angel

Stop the corruption

Views: 1006 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 27, 2014 2:47pm
by Larry

Smartglass

US Marshalls

For anyone questioning this, call the US Marshalls office in CT. and ask if this is really the truth.

Views: 473 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 27, 2014 7:55am
by Smartglass

Gary Hart

Were You Served a Subpoena in CT?

If anyone in CT that was served a subpoena can verify that an actual on duty U.S. Marshal served your company, the IGA would appreciate knowing this. Service by a U.S. Marshal is rare, occurring only when ordered by the court or the U.S. attorney. It would be unl...

Views: 523 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 26, 2014 6:53pm
by Larry

Lee

PGW and Mercedes Glass

Customer looking for a FW 2676/77. No aftermarket on this part and PGW shows no stock. If PGW is selling MB Dealers direct are they stocking the part for the dealers and denying there other customers access to purchase these glasses????????????????

Views: 1215 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jun 17, 2014 9:55pm
by Larry

ohm

Fine People of the State of Connecticut

You are to be applauded for your tenacity, and observations, regarding the protection of consumer's rights, the first of which is choice. So first and foremost, consider giving yourselves, (ourselves), "the consumers", the right to choice first,(did I mention firs...

Views: 886 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 24, 2014 3:21pm
by JB

\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\$.02

I got an idea for the IGA

The IGA should start a score card that the AGRR shops could fill out and turn in to the insurance companies. Here are a few suggestions: 1. Length of time on phone to receive claim number. 2. Time to receive payment. 3. Courtesy & efficiency of CSR. This w...

Views: 354 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 24, 2014 11:59am
by Your Efforts are...

BJ and the Bear

Where is everyone???

There is virtually no new post lately its the same 4 people talking amongst themselves. Where is all the users? did I miss something? and why was glassbytes down like all weekend??? I bet no one noticed... I see no one mentioned it... I\'m out(/\\/)

Views: 541 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 9:22pm
by ohm

ohm

Dear Doug Heller,

You are to be applauded for your tenacity, and obsevations regarding the the protection of consumer's rights, the first of which is choice. As a consumer with glass coverage and an auto glass technician, I can see as you do, there clearly is a problem with the cur...

Views: 2040 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 9:10pm
by ohm

Sglass

Amendment Proposed Ensure AGRR Companies Are Covered by New York Anti-Steering Law

NOTHING...NO Chatter? Now is the time for every Indie in NY state to mobilize & contact their Assemblyman. Tell them you are a constituent & you want this to happen or they may be looking for a new job come next election. IGA members contact your Reps & get some supp...

Views: 378 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 8:41pm
by ohm

$.02

repair dol

Why is it that we accept to do all repairs on a windshield under one claim? Did they all happen at the same time? If i hit a deer in the A.M., that is one comp claim. If I hit a deer three hours later, that is another claim and another deductible. Are we just followi...

Views: 621 Replies: 13

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 6:12pm
by xs

JAN

DW 1817 Rain sensor not working

Does anyone have any information on the rain sensor not working on the Cadillac SRX after windshield replacement?

Views: 453 Replies: 3

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 6:11pm
by xs

eric

membership

http://www.glassbytes.com/2014/07/guest-blog-evaluating-your-membership/ guess we are all members, but really? I think we should all wear suits, so we look professional, real suits with ties. Then we would get paid better.

Views: 377 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 23, 2014 6:05pm
by Martin

Phred

91 corvette w/s

1991 Corvette coupe windshield DW1112 needs to be replaced and it has been decades since I replaced one (before power tools). It appears that the foam weather strip that goes across the top of the windshield at the roof and down the A pillars will need to be repla...

Views: 473 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 10:32pm
by xs

Go ducks

Got a great LYNX story

Great LYNX story. My brother has a autoglass company in another state, and he belongs to all the networks because he is to lazy to try and get work elsewhere. He got removed from State Farm /LYNX for taking on to many dealer part installations they dispatch to...

Views: 561 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 22, 2014 7:56am
by ?

LEFTY

EQUALIZER EXPRESS

When cutting it acts like the batt is going dead. If i stop cutting and try it again it cuts good for a while.whats the problem and how do I fix it?thanks

Views: 741 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 21, 2014 11:05am
by ttech

Sglass

OK IGA Want to Help Make a Real Difference?

Me & a small group in NY have gotten this ball rolling on our own. Now that it's pending maybe you could jump on the band wagon to help get it passed. AGRR magazine could even do a story. Relates to prohibiting automotive insurance companies from requiring their in...

Views: 673 Replies: 12

Last Post: Jul 20, 2014 4:46pm
by Gary Hart

Pladda

noise

2011 Jeep Cherokee. Guy says it's making a noise on the highway, air/****/tap noise , He is saying this. Brought it by and replaced it again, 1st windshield was sealed perfect and deck height was good. 2nd shield went in today and cust called later in the day statin...

Views: 1271 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 19, 2014 11:12pm
by Steve From Yello...

Mr P

Glass Software That ID's Correct Windshields

I admit that I am old school and probably a dinosaur. Since I am a single point and don't solicit insurance work, buying/renting glass programs have not made economic sense to me. However this past year, I find myself calling more and more dealers with VIN numbers...

Views: 1647 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 19, 2014 11:05pm
by Steve From Yello...

Judge Judy

Keeping it straight about Ron G

I was pretty disgusted over the over worked installer sad actually because, hey over worked installer become an over achiever installer like me and yes I work but I get paid brother.This individual seems jealous of Ron G what I know of Ron G and I am not from Wate...

Views: 652 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 5:19pm
by Judge Judy

Glassguy

Sanding a chip

I have seen several technicians sand a chip down on a windshield they are putting in that day swearing it prevents the chip from splitting out. How does that work? I personally don't chance it and reschedule a job or go and get a glass that isn't damaged.

Views: 651 Replies: 9

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 9:43am
by OC

oscar salazar

compliance certificate

How I can get A document certified by a competent authority that the supplied good or service meets the required specifications for the carlite windshields. i bought one windshield to Mustang unlimted .com and does shipped to Colombia south america and te colombian c...

Views: 494 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 7:47am
by IRA

Lew in Mass

Feeney rescheduled for July 31

Whoopdeedo! Sorry I'm going to miss that spectacular tribute to Feeney's ego, but I'm scheduled to change the air in my tires that day.

Views: 580 Replies: 5

Last Post: Jul 18, 2014 6:26am
by xn

Gene S

Pilkington DOT 177

Has anyone had trouble with Pilkington DOT 177 with rain sensors. We have seen aprox 40 failures and have had another 40 or 50 calls from people that we didn't install the windshields but they have DOT 177 windshields in them.

Views: 3105 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 9:45am
by Nadia

Jimmy

Underpaid Techs

The Techs around the country are vastly underpaid while their counterparts in Europe are living high on the hog. Time to wake up fellas

Views: 1422 Replies: 31

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 8:14am
by JohnR

ohm

Feeney's Final Exam

It won't cost you a nickle here ???

Views: 672 Replies: 4

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 1:54am
by SumDumGoy

Gary Hart

July 31 - IGA Mid-2014 State of the Industry Webinar

The IGA has announced that it will present the Mid-2014 State of the Industry on Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 8:00PM (EST). Topics will cover a wide range of industry items such as insurance claims, the cash market, legislative and government efforts and more. Sign...

Views: 308 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 17, 2014 1:39am
by LucyLu

Sglass

Ok IGA the Iron is Hot

Ok now is the time for IGA to start spreading the contents of the Ct news broadcast nationwide. A chance like this may not come again for a while.

Views: 623 Replies: 8

Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 9:44pm
by Larry

wondering

Harmon

Has Harmon Solutions fallen off the planet, or maybe the entire UNIVERSE? Seems like they have NOTHING to offer anyone. But No networks really have anything to offer. But Really Is Paul G. still in business? Just wondering.

Views: 680 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 16, 2014 2:00pm
by AGRR

larry

Be on the Lookout for an “Older Silver or Gray Buick with Driver’s Side Backlite Smashed Out”

Just a suggestion, I had to click the article to find out this was in TX, would not a sensible heading like TX glass shop be on the look out? it was an original story so its not like you had to use someone else's title... And it looks like the "Door Glass" or backli...

Views: 459 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 11:11pm
by Larry

Glasstech, IL

Question, does NAGS labor hours ever change?

New list prices come out like twelve hundred times a year, but do the labor hours ever change? If so, do the hours ever go down?

Views: 597 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 11:03pm
by Larry

Smart Glass

Billing Direct

Can anyone who bills direct let us know when sending the invoices to the Ins. Companies with a assignment of benefits signed invoice to their fax number, does the customer need to first call in the claim to start the procedure, or can you bill direct without...

Views: 628 Replies: 7

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 9:18pm
by How Many Times?

AGRR

Charity Q & A: Safelite Exec Chat Rescheduled for July 31

Charity Q & A: Safelite Exec Chat Rescheduled for July 31 Safelite CEO Tom Feeney’s fundraiser video question-and-answer program for the Ronald McDonald House charities has been rescheduled for July 31 at 8 p.m. The cost to participate is $5 per ticket. ̶...

Views: 365 Replies: 0

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 2:34pm
by AGRR

Smart Glass

Charity Q & A: Safelite Exec Chat Rescheduled

Please, I thought this was going to go away. IT,s back,

Views: 271 Replies: 1

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 2:31pm
by Sglass

AGRR

NBC 30 Connecticut to Air Report on State’s Anti-Steering Law

NBC 30 Connecticut to Air Report on State’s Anti-Steering Law “We will be doing an investigate report tonight focusing on the ‘anti-steering’ law in Connecticut,” says George Colli, an investigative reporter at NBC Connecticut WVIT-TV....

Views: 937 Replies: 18

Last Post: Jul 15, 2014 12:08am
by BL

AGRR

AGRR Industry Reacts to NBC Connecticut’s Investigative Report on Anti-Steering Law

AGRR Industry Reacts to NBC Connecticut’s Investigative Report on Anti-Steering Law An investigative report aired late last night that covers the state’s new anti-steering law for automotive glass claims on NBC Connecticut. The report centered on a Conn...

Views: 686 Replies: 2

Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 9:09pm
by The Bear

jeff

2013 dodge dart

Anyone having problems with the new dart w/s strain cracking .Have done 2 replaced both with guardian w/s both strain cracked 1 of them twice

Views: 579 Replies: 6

Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 7:13pm
by Lee

ohm

Who's Liable ???!!!

Lady's driving , mirror falls off , freaked her out and she crashed into another car ! WHO'S LIABLE ?!

Views: 684 Replies: 11

Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 12:53pm
by Whippy Whappy

Doug@ags

What would be your scenario?

Here we go, Hummer H1 is at one of your body shop accounts. Customer of vehicle supply's R&L heated windshields to the body shop at $1200 each. Having the experience of about doing 50 H1's, you install and one stress cracks a week later just sitting at the bod...

Views: 984 Replies: 25

Last Post: Jul 14, 2014 10:39am
by ttech

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