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Safelite Group Acquires Henderson Glass
Safelite Group, a vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass, announced today an agreement to acquire Henderson Glass in Michigan. The transaction closed on Friday, July 15, 2022. “Founded in 1915, Henderson Glass has a long-standing … Continue reading
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Tagged Michigan, Renee Cacchillo, Safelite AutoGlass, Safelite Group
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Piece of Concrete Smashes into Semi-Truck’s Windshield on I-69 in Michigan
At this time, it’s unclear if the piece of concrete, which weighs between 2 and 3 ounces, fell off the bridge or was thrown from the overpass, police said. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto glass, concrete, Interstate 69, Michigan, road debris, windshield
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Mainstreet™ Celebrates 40 Years of Software for Auto Glass Industry
Based in Belleville, Mich., Mainstreet was founded in May 1982. For 40 years, the software company has provided for the auto and flat glass industries. Click here to read more.
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Tagged 40th anniversary, auto glass, flat glass, Mainstreet, Michigan, software
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Officer Honored for Charging into Swamp, Breaking Vehicle Window to Save Man’s Life
A Michigan conservation officer who was in the right place at the right time – and quickly jumped into action – was honored last week for saving a man’s life. Click here to read more.
Michigan Woman’s Windshield Shattered by Pothole Debris on US 23
Colleen Gleason, 26, was traveling southbound on U.S. 23 Sunday near the Plymouth Road exit in the Ann Arbor area when a car in front of her hit a large pothole, sending a brick-sized piece of concrete straight into her windshield. Click here to read more.
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Tagged Ann Arbor, auto glass, auto safety, Michigan, pothole, windshield
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Average Auto Insurance Rates in Michigan Increase Slightly, but are No Longer Highest in Nation
The average cost of auto insurance slightly increased over the past year as more drivers parked at home during the early months of COVID-19 returned to the roads — but Michigan no longer has the highest average rates in the … Continue reading
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Tagged auto insurance, COVID-19 pandemic, Insurance Rates, Michigan, United States
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Scrap Metal Flies Off Trailer, Piercing Windshield and Killing Driver in Michigan
A 29-year-old woman was killed in a crash after a piece of scrap metal being towed in front of her came loose, and went through her windshield Thursday afternoon. Click here to read more.
Report Finds Michigan Auto Insurance Rates Remain High Despite Reform Law
Despite Michigan’s auto insurance reform law pushing down premiums by an average of 18% since its implementation – the steepest drop in the US – the state still has the most expensive auto policies in the country, a new analysis … Continue reading
Michigan Drivers to Receive Auto Insurance Refunds of $400 Per Vehicle
The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association will issue $3 billion in auto insurance refunds — $400 per insured vehicle — to Michigan drivers, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Department of Insurance and Financial Services announced Tuesday. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto insurance, Michigan, Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association, refunds
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Uninsured Michigan Drivers Urged to Take Advantage of Auto Insurance Amnesty
State leaders in Michigan are encouraging residents to secure auto insurance before the amnesty period expires and premiums begin to rise. The amnesty period is part of the state’s no-fault reform legislation, which took effect in July 2020. Click here … Continue reading
Michigan Governor: Drivers to See More Savings Under Auto Insurance Reform Law
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that drivers should save on average between 25-62% on the PIP medical portion of their auto policies compared to the previous year. The lower premiums continue a trend of declining rates from Michigan’s new auto … Continue reading
Protest Over Auto Insurance Reform and New Proposals
A protest was held in Livonia over changes in auto insurance put into place by no-fault insurance reform and a proposal for refunds that protestors say should help catastrophic accident victims. Click here to view video.
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Tagged auto insurance, catastrophic accident victims, Livonia, Michigan, protest
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Michigan Drivers Will Get Refunds on Auto Insurance Fees, Board Announces
The board tasked with setting and managing personal injury protection fees paid by Michigan drivers is supporting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s recent request to issue refunds. Click here to read more.
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Tagged car insurance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Michigan
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Whitmer Pushes for Every Michigander with Auto Insurance to Receive Refund Check
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association to deliver refund checks to every Michigander with auto insurance. It would be part of the auto insurance reform signed into law back in 2019, according to a news … Continue reading
IIHS Study Reveals ‘Good’ Headlights Reduce Accident Risk
A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [IIHS] shows that the condition of the headlights on a vehicle can affect safety. According to IIHS’s study, crashes at night are nearly 20% lower for vehicles with headlights that … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Michigan
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Brighton, Mich. This repair center has operated as Campbell Collision since 1969. Brighton is approximately 45 miles northwest of Detroit and 50 miles southeast of Lansing. “We … Continue reading
Zeeland Man Killed When Deer Crashes Through Windshield
A man driving in southwestern Michigan was killed on Tuesday when a deer crashed through the windshield of his car, authorities said. The Zeeland man was driving in Ottawa County’s Zeeland Township at about 8:30 in the morning when his … Continue reading
Guardian Automotive Rebrands as Glavista
From humble beginnings in Detroit, Mich., in 1932, to expanding with facilities in Llodio, Spain and Karlsruhe, Germany, nearly a year of planning means Guardian Automotive is now Glavista. Glavista began as Guardian Automotive manufacturing windshields from 1932 to 1984. … Continue reading
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Tagged Germany, Glavista, Guardian Automotive, Guardian Industries Corp., Michigan, Oscar Tejedor, Spain
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 14 Repair Centers in Michigan, Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the acquisition of 14 collision repair centers in Michigan (8 locations) and Indiana (6 locations). The shops were previously branded as Vision Collision, 14/69 Auto Body, Angola Collision Services and Mcfall’s Collision … Continue reading
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Tagged Indiana, Kevin Burnett, Michigan, new acquisition, The Boyd Group Inc.
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The Boyd Group Acquires 11 Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced it acquired 11 locations within three different areas around the globe. According to the company, the newest locations are located in California, British Columbia and Michigan. California The Boyd Group entered … Continue reading
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Tagged British Columbia, California, Kevin Burnett, Michigan, new acquisitions, The Boyd Group, Tony Canade
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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 11 Locations
The Boyd Group Inc. (the “Boyd Group”) announced the acquisition of a multi-store operation consisting of 11 collision repair locations in Michigan. These repair centers, which previously operated under the names of Dusty’s Collision (seven locations), Whitney’s Collision (three locations) … Continue reading
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Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility Names Mark Wagenschutz as Executive Director
Michigan Automobile Insurance Placement Facility Names Mark Wagenschutz as Executive Director
Michigan Governor Legalizes Autonomous Vehicles on State Roadways
Gov. Rick Snyder signed legislation this week that allows operation of autonomous vehicles on Michigan roads where before only testing of these vehicles by manufacturers was permitted. Continue reading