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A British Airways flight made an emergency diversion after its windshield shattered mid-flight, according to a passenger. Caroline Edmunds tweeted that she was on BA0624 from London to Rhodes, Greece, on Saturday afternoon when it was forced to land in … Continue reading →

A story regarding an accident caused by a glass jar of spaghetti sauce smashing through the windshield of a pickup truck on Route 96 in Ovid last Friday was certainly unique when we first reported it but now it has … Continue reading →

A man was charged with misdemeanor battery and misdemeanor injury to property after reportedly throwing himself through a car windshield to stop a woman from leaving. Idaho Falls Police were called to a home for a disturbance on June 1. … Continue reading →

Vehicle owners have great incentive from the Florida Legislature to carry full coverage insurance when it comes to damaged windshields. Same Day Windshields works with insurance companies to ensure our customers have zero costs out of pocket, resulting in free … Continue reading →

I know this seems like a bit of weird content coming from us, but why is it that we get so excited when our windshield is super clean, but we tend to wash it less when it really matters? It’s … Continue reading →

An Uber driver and his passenger had a close call in San Francisco Thursday morning when a tree came crashing down on the driver’s car. Uber driver Obed Kusman and his fare were near the intersection of 8th and Market … Continue reading →

We don’t yet have any concrete details regarding the EX90’s electric powertrain, but in a video published Thursday, Volvo Cars CEO Jim Rowan said the company’s new SUV will have a level of safety equipment “beyond any Volvo car before.” … Continue reading →

A community is feeling frustrated as residents say they are being threatened day after day by a man throwing rocks at vehicles along SR 900 in Renton. Eilleen Demetrio, who has lived in the area for 18 years, is one … Continue reading →

On 17 September, a Sunwing Airlines Boeing 737-800 (registered C-FFPH) operated TUI Airlines Netherlands flight OR3042 between Antalya, Turkey and Rotterdam, The Netherlands. A cracked windshield, however, forced the pilots to divert to Bucharest, Romania. Click here to read more. 

Let’s say a thief entered your premises by breaking a glass window. To prevent such occurrences, you can protect the windows with cheap iron bars, install costlier toughened glass or fortify your residence by ordering expensive security glass. All three … Continue reading →

Lincoln released a video on Wednesday demonstrating its fully-electric Model L100 Concept. The video’s initial shot of the Model L100 Concept reveals a Lincoln that looks like it just stepped out of a time machine. The Model L100 Concept’s sweeping … Continue reading →

A slew of Germantown car break-ins has people on edge. People in one of the apartment complexes said more than 50 cars were broken into in their building alone. Monday morning, Metro Nashville Police officers met with dozens of people … Continue reading →

It can happen anywhere and it can happen in seconds, thieves breaking the glass to your car to get to the valuables you have sitting inside. “My pops always used to say, when you lock your car you’re only keeping … Continue reading →

Drivers are enjoying the advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features that have been rolled out in the past few years. Some of those features include adaptive cruise control, blindspot detection, lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking and much more. Click here to … Continue reading →

XPeng (NYSE:XPEV) has rolled out a City Navigation Guided Pilot program, becoming the first Chinese auto company to introduce high-level Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) functions for complex urban driving scenarios. Click here to read more.

Bellingham Police Department (BPD) Lieutenant Claudia Murphy told Whatcom News via email that 2 patrol officers riding in the same BPD SUV were driving down Lincoln Street approaching Fraser Street on Saturday, September 17th, about 4:45am. The officer driving noticed … Continue reading →

A Canadian man is going viral after documenting a Starbucks sign falling off the building and shattering his windshield. Employees working at drive-thrus have undoubtedly seen it all — from men ordering on horseback, to customers climbing in through the … Continue reading →

Body shops in Memphis are remaining busy as a rash of car break-ins plague residents. Don Gentry with Gentry Glass told News Channel 3 that he receives nearly a dozen calls a day from victims who need repairs done to … Continue reading →

Any Utah driver has likely experienced the frustration of rock smacking your windshield and leaving a nasty crack. But what hit Diane Van Nosdol’s windshield was not just a pebble or small piece of gravel from the roadbed. It was … Continue reading →

It’s the stuff of nightmares. What do you do when a four-foot metal bar is coming straight at you, while you’re driving 65 mph? Fernando Sosa Garcia found out the hard way and miraculously lived to tell the tale. Click … Continue reading →

NOVUS Glass has announced the opening of a new store serving North Dallas, Plano and Frisco communities. The company wrote in a news release that NOVUS Glass of Plano offers reliable and convenient in-store and mobile auto glass services. Those … Continue reading →

How can automakers keep up with consumer demand for unique features and new use cases in connected vehicles? Innovative manufacturers are redesigning their electronics and digital architecture to favor the continuously evolving, software-defined vehicle. It gives them almost unlimited opportunities … Continue reading →

A SE Portland neighborhood says they’ve been targeted by a man on a bike who has been smashing their windshields as they’re driving. After two people shared their own stories online, other neighbors came forward to them to say they’ve … Continue reading →

Lincoln ActiveGlide, which was first introduced on the 2022 Lincoln Navigator, adds more capability to the best-selling vehicle in the Lincoln lineup. As Lincoln’s top selling SUV, more than 50 percent of Corsair sales come from conquests (new customers to … Continue reading →

Overnight storms dropped damaging hail and caused some power outages. FOX 4 viewers shared video of some of the worst of it. Click here to watch the video. 

Broken glass was everywhere at a Greensboro apartment complex this week. Thieves broke into at least 10 cars. They smashed the windows of four cars, the other six cars had been left unlocked. This kind of thing happens in every … Continue reading →

In Albany, several people are seeing one of the most common crimes: car break-ins. Since Tuesday, the Albany Police Department is investigating over 40 car break-ins. In a number of car break-ins, a running theme is shattered vehicle windows. Guns … Continue reading →

When Mitsubishi closed its auto factory here in 2016, residents worried it would become another symbol of American manufacturing decline. Six years later, the plant is back in business with a radical Silicon Valley makeover. Click here to read more.

A recent example from a dealership was a damaged front license plate with bent corners that was affecting system operation and resulting in a collision warning without anything in front of the vehicle. Exterior conditions or objects, even a small … Continue reading →

A chipped or cracked windshield can be a quick and inexpensive fix, but a full windshield replacement can be costly. If you have car insurance with comprehensive coverage, your insurer may pay for repair or replacement and may even cover … Continue reading →

From personal experience, I can attest that falling acorns can damage cars. They can cause dings, dents, scratches, and even crack a windshield. There are a couple of newer cars that are parked in my garage, but I have an … Continue reading →

Beginning this fall when its next-generation BlueCruise 1.2 active driver assist rolls out, Ford is introducing three new features, including hands-free lane changes. The American automaker says it has bolstered its Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) team to improve BlueCruise … Continue reading →

A driver who asked to remain anonymous told FOX 29 that he was driving on I-76 eastbound near the Passyunk and Oregon Avenue exit around 7 p.m. when his car was struck by a large rock. He described the sound … Continue reading →

For many Americans, the image of an electric vehicle is largely confined to a futuristic sedan or boxy hatchback. But legacy automakers are racing to offer electrified versions of their classic brands, holding on to the design and sensory elements … Continue reading →

At MotorBiscuit, we’re here to unravel the mysteries of car windshields. In an earlier article, we covered why there are small black dots on a windshield. In another one, we showed the secret apple trick on a windshield. Now, for … Continue reading →

Auto Glass Week has been one of the most widely acclaimed business educational events for over a decade. With throngs of business leaders, innovators, and brilliant minds flocking under one roof, AGW events are helping hundreds of brands, firms, and … Continue reading →

An LKG student of a private school sustaining injuries after falling out of a moving school bus through its emergency door at Edathala on Thursday evening has sent shock waves among parents. A similar incident had been reported from Pallikkara, … Continue reading →

Todd Kendhammer said his wife Barbara was killed in a freak accident when a pipe smashed into the windshield of their car in 2016. A Wisconsin jury didn’t believe him, and he was sentenced to life in prison. Their children … Continue reading →

Ohio State announced last week that Safelite AutoGlass, a Columbus-based vehicle glass services and recalibration company, will be the first-ever sponsor of the field at Ohio Stadium. With that, BuckeyesNow has received an exclusive first look at the Safelite Field … Continue reading →

Hot Shot Auto Glass & Calibration, a minority, woman-owned auto glass business, opened at 3883 E. University Ave., Ste. 1177, Georgetown, on July 30. Click here to read more. 

“There’s a lot of loose gravel out there, so it’s inevitable, it’s going to happen,” says Ahman Davis, owner of ASAP Autoglass in Columbus. There are signs throughout Highway 165 in Fort Mitchell warning drivers about the condition of the … Continue reading →

A woman driving on the Edward E. Howlett Memorial Highway last night suddenly found herself under a barrage of what seemed like rocks or BBs, leaving her vehicle heavily damaged with a shattered rear window and numerous dings and dents. … Continue reading →

After 17 years along the train tracks outside of historic Downtown Bryan, the folks at George’s Auto Glass don’t see many firsts. “This is the first one, this is the start,” Konner Garrett, the general manager of the shop explained … Continue reading →

AAA expects the Labor Day holiday weekend travel volume to return to near pre-pandemic levels, as it did for the Memorial Day and Independence Day holiday weekends earlier this summer. “AAA reminds all holiday weekend travelers, especially those planning a … Continue reading →

One loose tire on Interstate 80 sent two people to a local hospital after it smashed into a vehicle’s windshield near Gretna. Around 12:11 p.m., an eastbound Dodge Avenger lost a tire near the Gretna exit. Click here to read … Continue reading →

The Wall Street Journal reported how companies in Europe are likely to be affected by a glass shortage being sparked by soaring energy costs. Volkswagen, which Bloomberg Intelligence expects to overtake Tesla as the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles … Continue reading →

Hail is one of the worst fears of petrolheads, as even if you keep your car in an enclosed parking space, there is always the chance it can catch you on the road. A driver in Canada learned it the … Continue reading →

A Tri-State auto repair shop is stepping up to help a Corryville church repair its damaged vans. An estimated $5,000 in damage was done to two Peoples Church vans when an unidentified suspect stole fuel and batteries from the vehicles, … Continue reading →

At least half a dozen people in Schuylerville and neighboring Victory Mills woke up to their car windows and windshields being smashed in; some completely broken. The cause? Paving stones which police say were tossed at several parked cars. The … Continue reading →

They say the only thing constant in the world is change and like it or not, a significant change has just been announced in Columbus. Safelite Autoglass, a company based in the capital city has purchased the naming rights to … Continue reading →

One of the worst feelings when owning a car is walking out to it in a parking lot and seeing one of its windows broken. There’s glass everywhere, and you’re not sure whether your car has been vandalized or broken … Continue reading →

Despite having a Republican governor, Virginia is on track to adopt the new Californian restrictions on the sale of gas-powered vehicles. The California Air Resources Board issued the rule and held a final hearing this week requiring all new cars … Continue reading →

Goodyear police are looking for a woman who allegedly smashed car windows and stole purses to commit credit card fraud. Officers say it happened at least three times between April and June at two separate parking lots in the city. … Continue reading →

I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, marked the official opening of its new Chicago Technical Center (CTC) on Aug. 24, the most recent symbol of I-CAR’s neutral, mission-centric work and purpose, and its commitment to technical leadership on … Continue reading →

Insurance companies opened drive-up claims centers in West Des Moines Wednesday to handle hundreds of auto damage claims from the hail storm last Friday. Nationwide opened a center at Home Depot, while State Farm opened at Lowes. “We’re seeing vehicles … Continue reading →

“I just heard shattered glass, so I turned around and looked in and realized something was missing,” Choi said. “I realized my book bag that had my laptop, my bible and a lot of my precious notes that I had … Continue reading →

I feel like every time we find a new incredible barn find story, most of us have a moment of despair, thinking that must have been the last of them. However, more just keep coming. While the internet has certainly … Continue reading →

Today’s cars last longer than ever. The average car on America’s roads is now 12.2 years old, but they’re also more complex and more expensive to repair. Windshield replacement, for example, is a reasonably affordable repair when windshields are simple … Continue reading →

SEMA Garage, a new 45,000-square-foot facility for the automotive aftermarket industry and the first-ever research facility dedicated to testing and understanding how the aftermarket is impacted and can successfully work with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), has opened in Plymouth … Continue reading →

In an effort to add an extra layer of protection for area law enforcement, Operation Safe Shield will be providing bullet-resistant windshields for some patrol vehicles in the area. So far College Station Police Department, Caldwell Police Department, Brazos County … Continue reading →

Calum Tuttle said he walked outside of his Mud Island apartment on Monday morning to find his car window bashed in. More than 20 cars had been hit. “The glass was shattered. Glass everywhere,” Tuttle said. “Everything had been gone … Continue reading →

German automaker Audi showed off its Grandsphere concept car, which features a retractable steering wheel and lounge-like seating. Click here to watch the video.

Local car windshield and window repair shops say they are trying to make as many repairs and replacements each day that they can. But they say supply chain issues are still a problem. So the speed at which they can … Continue reading →

Truck driver Kenneth Campbell was on his way home from a week on the road when his tractor trailer’s windshield cracked and his passenger window shattered, spraying him with glass, KMOV reported. Campbell soon realized it was caused by a … Continue reading →

Dozens came back to their cars after a concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to find their windows broken and their stuff stolen. With football games about to start and more concerts, one victim posted a warning on TikTok that has been … Continue reading →

In order to create dramatic panoramas and deeper connections with the external marine environment, superyacht owners and designers are specifying bigger and more complex windows on board. As these glass surfaces become a more prominent feature on board, however, the … Continue reading →

Brace yourself. The Lincoln concept debuting at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is a massive take on a future luxury electric car with a giant 14-foot reverse-hinged door—longer than some entire vehicles—and even features its own red carpet for a … Continue reading →

If you’re one of those unfortunate drivers who has a run-in with a deer, your auto insurance should cover your expenses if you have a comprehensive policy. Here’s what to expect from your insurance carrier and what to do if … Continue reading →

Golf ball-sized hail and heavy rains fell throughout the Des Moines metro late Friday afternoon, causing metro residents and attendees of the Iowa State Fair to seek shelter indoors. Afternoon damage reports from the weather service showed broken windshields and … Continue reading →

Car roofs specialist Webasto has acquired Carlex Glass Luxembourg SA in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg). Carlex manufactures glass elements for passenger cars and has many international carmakers among its customers and was previously part of Carlex Glass America LLC, based in Nashville, … Continue reading →

Drivers have been urged to check their windscreens during heatwaves as any chips or breaks could lead to a major repair bill. The UK is facing some of its hottest weather in years and drivers have been facing increased costs. … Continue reading →

Toyota World Rally Championship driver Esapekka Lappi says he was frightened at times by a “crazy” lack of visibility over Rally Finland’s jumps and crests caused by a damaged windscreen. Lappi’s hopes of reeling in rally leader Ott Tanak began … Continue reading →

Many residents in the Springfield neighborhood of Liberty Heights woke up Sunday morning to find the windows of their cars smashed and items stolen from them, police reported. The Springfield Police detective’s unit is investigating the incident where 20 cars … Continue reading →

A central Indiana city where a police officer was killed by gunshots fired into his cruiser is investing in bullet-resistant windshields for its 19 police vehicles. The Elwood Board of Public Works and Public Safety voted unanimously Monday night to … Continue reading →

A Sarasota County man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a 13-year-old girl in critical condition. The Florida Highway Patrol said the girl was riding her bike in a crosswalk near a school on East Bay … Continue reading →

The Austin Police Department received 44 car burglary reports at The Domain in June, according to Senior Officer Frank Creasey. That number spiked from just nine in May. There were 18 in July. One interviewee says it was the windows … Continue reading →

Lyons Glass Company, a glass retail and installation company in Alton, Ill., was selected as the August 2022 RiverBend Growth Association Small Business of the Month award recipient. The award recognizes a different business each month for its community efforts … Continue reading →

If you have a Class C that has a windshield leak, I would contact an authorized chassis repair facility such as Ford or Dodge and ask if they work on RV chassis. You can also contact your local Winnebago or … Continue reading →

An Alberta driver has told Global News he’s being forced to drive an “unsafe” vehicle due to Volkswagen Canada not having sufficient supplies. Brandon Cruze bought a brand new 2022 VW Tiguan back in November 2021. A few months ago, … Continue reading →

“Oh, my God! I just hit four of them!” A Louisiana woman screamed in terror as she drove through a swarm of birds smashing against her windshield. Each year, thousands of purple martins roost under The Causeway Bridge as they … Continue reading →

Rockford Auto Glass and More, which has been in Rockford for more than 70 years, is under new ownership. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday at the location on 5401 E State Street to mark the grand re-opening after Rick … Continue reading →

Tesla is no stranger to lawsuits, and recently Elon Musk announced the company would significantly strengthen its legal department. “Tesla policy is never to give in to false claims, even if we would lose, and never to fight true claims, … Continue reading →

The Department of Transportation said on Friday that Steven Cliff, the head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, plans to leave the agency in September after three months in the top job. Ann Carlson, the chief counsel of NHTSA, … Continue reading →

As National Science Week highlights the role of glass in everyday life, the AFP is able to reveal how tiny fragments of glass assisted the AFP to solve a murder on Norfolk Island 20 years ago, the first reported murder … Continue reading →

Work done at the shop includes oil changes, tires, front ends, engines, rebuilding transmissions, exhaust work, “you name it.” It was obvious by looking at the parking lot that size and style of vehicle really doesn’t matter. Johnny’s Garage can … Continue reading →

The days of simply replacing a windshield are quickly coming to an end. With the advent of ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) technology, windshield replacement often requires perfectly precise recalibration to ensure that cameras are positioned correctly and functioning as … Continue reading →

Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving programs are facing mounting pressure from many fronts as regulators and politicians are getting involved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has famously launched 38 special investigations of crashes involving Tesla vehicles where it … Continue reading →

A woman is out a $500 deductible and has lost her sense of security after thieves stole her car out of a parking garage three weeks ago. Jennifer Crewz said she parks in the garage off N. 9th Street and … Continue reading →

Original equipment (OE) vs. aftermarket parts for the repair of vehicles has been a subject of debate for the collision repair industry for as long as I can remember. I’m not saying anything that’s not already known to all of … Continue reading →

An 18-year-old was arrested Tuesday for causing $350,000 in damages to car windows at A1 Auto Recyclers. Cody Boehmer, 18, is charged with two felonies for property damage and two misdemeanors for trespassing. The owner of A1 Auto estimated the … Continue reading →

San Diego police are on the lookout for a woman who used a golf club to smash the windows of at least 15 cars in the middle of the night in Encanto. Neighbors near the Encanto trolley stop at 62nd … Continue reading →

It’s unlikely to surprise any of the enthusiasts who prefer a good old-fashioned button, but Volkswagen has gotten into trouble because of its touch-capacitive buttons. One, in particular, is leading to the recall of 2,238 Golfs. The cars, 2022 Golf … Continue reading →

Oklahoma drivers are feeling the negative financial impacts of inflation with car insurance. One local agency said this is due to shortage issues. They explained since there is already a shortage of supplies and car inventory, inflation has caused a … Continue reading →

Dozens of drivers must pay hundreds of dollars to get their car windows fixed after they were all damaged or broken in an Aug. 5 smash-and-grab spree in Davis. According to Davis police, on Friday, around 6 a.m., reports started … Continue reading →

Many hotel guests in southeast Memphis received a wakeup call after dozens of cars were vandalized overnight at Extended Stay America. Car windows and windshields were smashed which left many people angry and frustrated. This incident comes four days after … Continue reading →

ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) are digital electronic systems developed to help drivers navigate the roads more safely and with fewer accidents, crashes, and losses of life. These systems employ advanced sensors and processors that can give drivers assistive information … Continue reading →

It was just a quick drive through the car wash. Denise DeMarco had taken her car to the same Cobblestone Auto Spa location several times, but this time was different. “When I got to the dryer section, I heard what … Continue reading →

Neighbors on East Meadow Avenue and Cambridge Street in East Meadow woke up this morning on August 4 to their car windshields and windows smashed. According to Nassau County police, Tejinder Singh was arrested for this incident around 8:20 a.m. … Continue reading →

A teen is fighting for his life, after a driver slammed into his motorcycle, throwing him into the air. It happened just before 4 p.m. on Route 16 in Barton Friday afternoon. Click here to read more. 

Hutchinson Automotive and Glass has expanded its services. Mark Hutchinson, owner of Hutchinson Automotive and Glass, says since mid-July he and his wife Pam have added to the services they provide. Hutchinson Automotive and Glass recently bought Reinhardt Autoglass from … Continue reading →

Inflation has soared to a 40-year-high, and like nearly everything else, auto insurance rates are increasing. Bankrate expects more insurance rate hikes as the year continues, with millions of dollars more in premium increases going into effect later this month. … Continue reading →

You lurch through a pothole, slam the car door, or bump another car’s fender, and suddenly your windshield cracks or even shatters right before your eyes. It may seem like your car’s window just imploded for no reason, but there … Continue reading →

Many car thieves choose to commit their crimes late at night, when no one is around to see them, but some are far more brazen and have a different tactic to steal vehicles, and it happens in broad daylight. The … Continue reading →

Geico is going all digital with its insurance policies in California. The American insurance giant is no longer offering in-person locations to purchase car and homeowners insurance in the state, the company’s website shows. A member of the company’s service … Continue reading →

Three in Alberta had to huddle for safety inside their car Monday as it suffered an onslaught of grapefruit-sized hail during a thunderstorm that would go on to set a Canadian national record. Click here to read more.

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) and Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon requested that the U.S. Attorneys for the Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York, and the District of New Jersey establish a task force to assist … Continue reading →

Customers have begun to take notice of MasterTech Autoglass, said Amanda Kerley, who along with her husband, Steve, owns the new business in Crystal City. MasterTech Autoglass, 104 Twin City Mall, opened June 22. Click here to read more.

As a child, Paul Morris would get up in the middle of the night and go with his father, Jack, to change the family business’ analog clocks, in preparation for daylight saving time. “He always said, ‘If it’s worth doing, … Continue reading →

CCC Intelligent Solutions (CCC) has announced that AirPro Diagnostics (AirPro) is joining the CCC Diagnostics network. The company says in a news release that through an integration with AirPro, collision repairers using CCC Diagnostics will be able to capture and … Continue reading →

A combination of less accountability and more knowledge has led to a rise in car theft in Colorado Springs over the past few years, according to Sgt. Michael Inazu of the city’s police department’s motor vehicle theft division. Click here … Continue reading →

A whopping 50 million vehicles on the road have open recalls. Thousands of Fords, Nissans, Hyundais and Hondas were recently added to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s list. Click here to read more.

A milestone achievement has been reached in the construction of BMW Group’s US$304m (€300m) new test facility with two test sections going into operation ahead of schedule. Situated in Sokolov, about two-and-a-half hours’ drive from BMW’s FIZ facility in Munich, … Continue reading →

While dealing with record rainfall, police in one Metro East community received dozens of calls after someone shot up more than 40 cars with a BB gun. Like many neighborhoods in Belleville, Lincolnshire is typically quiet, but for many people … Continue reading →

Police reported that investigators believe a group of men who shattered windows on more than 40 vehicles at Mercy Hospital South in south St. Louis County also broke into at least 18 vehicles in Arnold. The Arnold break-ins occurred at … Continue reading →

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is currently working on revising a number of its testing standards related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) including automatic emergency braking and partially autonomous vehicle systems like Ford’s BlueCruise as those features … Continue reading →

An agitated man destroyed a Tesla windshield and sunroof in Chicago. Fortunately for the owner of the Model S, Tesla’s strong glass which can withstand up to four times the weight of the car protected them. Click here to read … Continue reading →

General Motors’ second-quarter net income fell 40% from a year ago as computer chip and parts shortages hobbled factory output and drove the company’s U.S. sales down more than 15%. The Detroit automaker earned $1.67 billion from April through June, … Continue reading →

Have you ever gotten into your car and suddenly noticed a large crack in the windshield? You don’t know exactly how it got there, but now it looks like your windshield is ready to shatter right before your eyes. That’s … Continue reading →

Car dealerships have faced a number of challenges over the years with inventory shortages. Now an act of vandalism could further be challenged for a dealership in Sioux Falls. It happened last night at Graham Automotive on 41st street, a … Continue reading →

Manuel Salguero said his frustrations began in May when his new, 2022 Kia Sportage was stolen from the parking lot of his north Columbus apartment complex. Click here to read more.

Did you know that riding in cars puts you at risk for skin cancer? That’s right, there’s enough harmful UV radiation passing through the average vehicle’s windows to damage your skin. Fortunately, you can take steps, such as tinting your … Continue reading →

A 23-year-old woman used a window-break tool to escape her vehicle after she accidentally drove it into the Delaware and Raritan Canal in Somerset County on Thursday night, authorities said. Click here to read more.

A 27-year-old man is dead after debris flew through the windshield of his vehicle during a crash on Interstate 840 late Saturday night. The crash happened Saturday night at mile marker 58 on Interstate 840. According to THP, a 1994 … Continue reading →

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD – Get Rating) – Investment analysts at Cormark boosted their Q2 2022 earnings per share estimates for shares of Boyd Group Services in a research note issued on Tuesday, July 19th. Cormark analyst J. Fenwick … Continue reading →

Americans are paying a lot more these days, and now you might want to add car insurance to the list. Turns out, living in an area with a higher crime could increase your car insurance premium, even if you’re not … Continue reading →

So you’re driving down the road in Louisiana and you see a truck ahead of you. There’s one of two options, slow way down and stay away from them, or try to get by them as fast as possible. Because … Continue reading →

Memphis Police are investigating a string of break-ins, and the problem is not only affecting vehicle owners, but also auto glass repair shops. Midtown resident Kent Suslavich said after having his car broken into once last month at Madison at … Continue reading →

Being in the car industry for 22 years, Federico Quezada made a decision that he wanted to work for himself by the time he was 40. Federico saw his dream of being his own boss come to fruition four years … Continue reading →

With a heat advisory issued for most of Massachusetts — and temperatures that could feel as hot as 100 degrees in the coming days — it’s critical to know the best way to take care of and protect animals during … Continue reading →

At first, the Blattner family thought it was a rock that had launched through their vehicle’s windshield, grazing two adults in the vehicle. They later learned it was a bullet. Click here to read more.

An enhanced EyeSight Driver Assist Technology system (ADAS) will be a standard feature in the 2023 Subaru Outback sport-utility vehicle (SUV) and Legacy Sedan. The latest generation of the ADAS operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. … Continue reading →

Windshield glass is often taken for granted in cars. Windshields give us an unobstructed view of the road and an added layer of protection from flying objects so we can stay safe. But what happens when your windshield is no … Continue reading →

Window repair tech Nathan Gonzales did his best in the 115-degree weather Monday, but it wasn’t easy. “It’s pretty difficult,” said Gonzales, who works for Safelite Auto Glass. “You’re getting sweat constantly in your eyes, getting sweat constantly everywhere, but … Continue reading →

A Brooklyn man charged last week with the vehicular hit-and-run death of an Oregon man who was jogging along a rural road was ordered to stand trial Thursday after a preliminary hearing. Click here to read more.

The message is clear: Americans want the right to repair. Whether it’s their mobile phones, their printers, their computers or their vehicles, Americans have watched product manufacturers raise the prices of new products and close off avenues to consumers who … Continue reading →

By now if you don’t know that you shouldn’t leave your dog alone in your car then you don’t deserve to have one. But that didn’t stop the driver of this Audi in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, from doing just that over … Continue reading →

It was a shocking sight for Kenwanna and Jonathan Washington on Friday night. “A piece of the bridge fell on us, at first initially we didn’t know what was going on if someone threw something if someone was shooting,” Kenwanna … Continue reading →

The owners of nearly a dozen cars were left cleaning up broken glass because of a series of car break-ins near Hampton and Fyler. Sayed Ahmed feels lucky because his car hasn’t been broken into yet, but he worries it’s … Continue reading →

Lock it before you leave it. This is the message from Memphis Police after a string of carjackings, break-ins, and thefts across the city. There are new details on this troubling trend. Across the city of Memphis, you will find … Continue reading →

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has found no “safety-related defect trend” leading to thousands of vehicle sunroofs suddenly shattering, or “exploding” in the words of Florida drivers who spoke with WESH 2 Investigates and showed us the … Continue reading →

Police in West Chester are warning drivers that criminals have been causing plenty of headaches — by quickly breaking into cars and stealing whatever they can get their hands on. In a video released by the police department, a thief … Continue reading →

A Utah driver described a terrifying moment that happened on her way to work Wednesday when a piece of metal debris crashed through her windshield. The close call took place near 2300 North on I-215 in Salt Lake City, the … Continue reading →

The introduction of the sixth-generation of the Honda CR-V, the top-selling sport-utility/crossover vehicle (SUV/CUV) in the United States, brings an upgraded set of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and safety features along with numerous other changes and enhancements. A new Honda … Continue reading →

Most of us have had the experience on the road of a rock flying into the windshield and leaving a nasty crack. One of our viewers wants to know; A dump truck is dropping gravel and has a sign saying … Continue reading →

Several car windows were smashed on and near Convent Place near Hillsboro Village and a glass repair shop said it is fixing more cars from incidents like that. Click here to read more.

The wiring harness in modern vehicles can stretch more than two miles and weigh as much as 125 lbs., so any technology that can help reduce this increasingly heavy and complex component in new vehicles will be welcome. Powermat Technologies, … Continue reading →

Neighbors in one Midtown neighborhood woke up to find several cars on their street had shattered windows. Atlanta Police responded to Vedado Way on Sunday morning where 18 vehicles “sustained damaged windows,” police said. Click here to read more.

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder has been hitting practically everything in sight so far during Boston’s series with the New York Yankees this weekend. That even includes objects outside of Fenway Park. Click here to read more.

Thankfully, this reader supplied a copy of his paperwork, which explained some of the factors that went into the cost of the windshield replacement. The reader’s 2021 Nissan Rogue has the Platinum trim options, including noise-reducing acoustic laminated glass used … Continue reading →

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has assigned a Special Crash Investigations unit to collect information on a fatal crash involving a Tesla that occurred near Gainesville, Florida, the afternoon of July 6. Click here to read more.

According to Ithaca Police, at 6:37 a.m. they received a report that a burglary had taken place at Safelite Auto Glass at 150 Cecil A. Malone Drive. Police responded to learn that money had been taken from a safe on … Continue reading →

Driven Brands continued its partnership with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) to again award Tim Clark Memorial Scholarships to two deserving collision repair students. Selected from a pool of high school seniors and post-secondary students who have demonstrated their … Continue reading →

The global shortage of computer chips and other parts forced General Motors to build 95,000 vehicles without certain components during the second quarter. The Detroit automaker said in a regulatory filing Friday that most of the incomplete vehicles were built … Continue reading →

Surveillance footage shared by the Blount County Sheriff’s Office shows a tan Ford F-350 driving away from a crash with a piece of lumber sticking out of the front windshield. Click here to read more.

The 5-Star Safety Rating Program that Americans use when shopping for new passenger vehicles “fails consumers” by not including collision-avoidance and other technology in the ratings and is approaching “near irrelevance,” National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said. Click … Continue reading →

Fireworks were thrown at Chicago police SUVs in at least three separate incidents over the Fourth of July weekend, injuring four officers as they responded to calls of service, police said. Click here to read more.

A series of car windows and one home window were smashed across the Niagara region last week in a destruction spree that has no reported motive. Niagara Regional Police Services have launched multiple damage investigations as of June 30 after … Continue reading →

In 1995, Patsco Windshield Repair was established to provide customers with the highest caliber windshield crack repair, headlight restoration, and auto glass repair services. The professionals at Patsco take about 15 to 20 minutes to repair the crack. Click here … Continue reading →

As carmakers identify new ways to keep vehicle occupants safe, the list of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) continues to expand. One of the more recent innovations on the ADAS front is called traffic-sign recognition (TSR). Traffic-sign recognition essentially serves … Continue reading →

On a day that should have been full of bbq, fireworks, and celebration is now full of anger, frustration, and questions for half a dozen residents in east Springfield. They woke up on this Independence Day to find that their … Continue reading →

Residents living along San Francisco’s Lake Street said Saturday that their cars were recently vandalized. Most of the damage happened on one block Friday afternoon, on the north side of Lake Street between 17th and 18th avenues. Click here to … Continue reading →

The new head of the government’s road safety agency says it will intensify efforts to understand the risks posed by automated vehicle technology so it can decide what regulations may be necessary to protect drivers, passengers and pedestrians. Click here … Continue reading →

Insurers were generally slow to raise rates and premiums as inflation blossomed and bloomed over the last year or two. But that is now changing. Premiums for auto, health, life and homeowners policies are climbing, some at a higher speed … Continue reading →

Jeep and Nissan have put out two very different left-fielders in the shape of the Gladiator and Frontier, respectively. The former bolts a bed onto the back of the Wrangler, a model that has only grown in popularity in the … Continue reading →

Vandals smashed the windows of more than a dozen cars parked at an apartment complex in Pembroke Pines, and police said the act was caught on camera. According to Pembroke Pines Police, the incident happened in the parking lot Camden … Continue reading →

A fire at Gerber Collision and Glass, 1365 Broadway NE, created flames and heavy smoke early Monday evening. The Salem Fire Department received the call at 5:41 p.m., went to a second alarm and had the blaze contained about half … Continue reading →

Safe Auto Group has teamed up with the Milwaukee Police Department to provide $50 gift cards to all Milwaukee police stations for victims of auto theft. Click here to read more.

Windshield-mounted video cameras integral to a suite of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix) advanced safety technologies (ADAS) will remain compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rules for mounting placement, thanks to an exemption the agency recently made … Continue reading →

Don’t stop for coffee on your way to or from Oakland Airport with a car full of luggage, because opportunistic thieves may just smash in and grab it all. Click here to read more.

This week the Saint-Gobain North America Foundation donated more than $170,000 to 21 local non-profit organizations in the Worcester area, including Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum which recreates life in rural New England from the 1790s through 1830s. Click … Continue reading →

As pointed out by the European Commission, at the end of vehicles’ life, automotive glass pieces are rarely removed from vehicles before the latter are shredded. Consequently, most automotive glass is not entering a recycling route. Click here to read … Continue reading →

San Antonio’s auto glass repair experts, Patsco Windshield Repair is beaming its searchlight on how summer heat affects auto glass, and some tips on how to protect it on the hottest days of the year. Click here to read more.

An office worker in Long Island City got a big surprise earlier this month when he discovered that the windshield of his brand-new Tesla had been smashed by a raging vandal with a large wooden sign. Click here to read … Continue reading →

Remember that fun little Jeep-lookin’ Mini Moke from a post-WWII British military vehicle development program? It’s been rehashed in several incarnations since, but the most recent (and most stateside) is Moke America, which wants to get Americans to switch from … Continue reading →

An Oregon state worker is being praised as a hero for his quick-thinking actions that helped save a mother and her three children from a car that was teetering on the edge of an embankment. Click here to read more. 

Chinese electric car maker Nio is cooperating with a police investigation after one of its vehicles crashed out of a third-floor window killing two occupants. Click here to read more.

One of the more perplexing questions is how self-driving car insurance will work. After all, isn’t “the car was driving itself” a perfect excuse for a car crash? Click here to read more.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his electric-car factories are “losing billions of dollars” as global supply-chain disruptions and challenges in battery manufacturing constrain the company’s ability to scale up production. Click here to read more. 

A 16-year-old Eagle Scout jumped into action when he saw an 18-wheeler over turn right in front of him. Click here to read more. 

Fix Network Masters Golf Tournament returns to Milton, Ontario this summer after a two-year hiatus. The 13th edition of the popular sporting event takes place June 14, at Milton’s Greystone Golf Club. As in previous editions, amateur golfers across Fix … Continue reading →

“A perfect storm of record-high replacement costs, increased frequency and severity of collisions and an economic outlook that suggests this situation won’t change anytime soon is forcing a major industry disruption,” said Marty Ellingsworth, executive managing director of P&C insurance intelligence … Continue reading →

Charges are pending against an individual who allegedly through a bag containing a brick at a police car Wednesday afternoon. Click Here to read more.

A 62 year- old Willimantic resident was transported to Windham Community Memorial Hospital after the bicycle he was riding was hit by a car Monday afternoon. Click Here to read more.

Most industries have skilled some kind of scarcity in the course of the pandemic. Now a worldwide glass scarcity is delaying automobile windshield and window replacements by weeks and even months in some circumstances. Click here to read more.