Network seeks to ensure Ford and Lincoln vehicle glass installation using original equipment procedures and parts. Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) yesterday announced the launch of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN) that provides training and certification requirements for qualified, enrolled glass installers offering Original Equipment (OEM) glass replacement on Ford and Lincoln vehicles. According to […]
Driven Brands Acquires All Star Glass
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) announced the continued expansion of its auto glass offering in the U.S. with the acquisition of All Star Glass. Founded by Sam Scharaga over 40 years ago, All Star Glass grew to become the largest family-owned auto glass company in the United States, through its commitment to customer safety and […]
Driven Brands Acquires Auto Glass Now for $170 Million
Expands auto glass into the U.S. with purchase of group with more than 75 locations. Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) announced the expansion of its auto glass offering into the U.S. with the acquisition of Auto Glass Now (AGN). Driven Brands acquired AGN for approximately $170 million on December 30, 2021. As part of the […]
MOPAR Partners with I-CAR for OEM Glass Repair Certification Program
Leveraging the collision repair expertise of Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR), Mopar is launching the Mopar Certified Glass Installer Program, the industry’s first OEM glass repair certification. I-CAR’s training and support of the new Mopar program is a perfect extension of I-CAR’s 42-year-old vision, explained John Van Alstyne, CEO and President. “I-CAR’s mission […]
Maryland Enacts Revised Auto Glass Safety Law
Law specifies use of Auto Glass Safety Council standards for glass replacement. Legislation to revise Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration regulations governing auto glass replacement will become law in October following its passage by the legislature and Governor Larry Hogan allowing it to become law without signing in May. Maryland House Bill 519 revises Subsection G […]
CIECA May 20 Webinar Examines Future of Auto Glass Repair and Recalibration
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, May 20 at 2 pm (EDT) entitled The Future of Auto Glass Repair & Recalibration. The webinar will feature Ed Sprigler, vice president, Recalibration Services at Safelite Group. Registration for the CIECA May 20 webinar is available online. […]
GEICO Files Federal RICO Lawsuit in California Alleging Glass Shop Fraudulently Inflated Claims
Insurer seeks to recover over $150,000 in alleged fraudulent billing and declaration it doesn’t owe over $50,000 in outstanding claims. Following similar lawsuits in Arizona and Florida, GEICO has filed a federal lawsuit in California alleging an auto glass repair facility submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages alleging violations of the […]
OEM1Stop Website Includes Glass Position Statements
OEM1Stop.com has added links to vehicle manufacturer position statements on auto glass replacement to the parts position statement section of its website. Several vehicle manufacturers have issued position statements cautioning the collision repair industry on the use of non-OEM auto glass due to concerns about its impact on advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) performance or […]
Auto Glass Assignment of Benefits Legislation Fails in Florida Senate Committee
The legislation would have restricted the ability of repair industry to sue insurers on their customers’ behalf. Legislation introduced earlier this year in the Florida Senate to restrict the use of customer incentives and assignment of benefits agreements in auto glass claims failed to advance yesterday in a committee vote. As CollisionWeek reported Monday, Florida […]
Florida Auto Glass Legislation Scheduled for Hearing Tomorrow
Legislation seeks to limit customer incentives by repair industry. Amendments address assignment of benefits on glass claims. A bill seeking to prohibit repair facilities from offering potential customers an incentive to handle their auto glass insurance claims will have a hearing before the Florida Senate Banking and Insurance Committee on December 10. As CollisionWeek reported […]