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Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in New York
The Boyd Group Inc. announced its acquisition of a collision repair center in Clarence, N.Y. This repair center has operated as Stevens Collision since 1958. Clarence is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Buffalo, the second largest city in the … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Pennsylvania
The Boyd Group Inc. announced its acquisition of a collision repair center in Erie, Pa. This repair center operated as Jensen’s Target Collision for the past 72 years. Erie is the fifth largest city in Pennsylvania and the primary city … Continue reading
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Tagged Gerber Collision & Glass, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, The Boyd Group
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Tesla Insurance Could Launch in Texas Next Month, New York in 2022
Tesla Insurance is poised to launch in Texas next month and New York in 2022, according to CEO Elon Musk, who gave additional details regarding the electric automaker’s insurance initiative on Twitter last night. Click here to read more.
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Tagged auto insurance, Elon Musk, New York, Tesla, Texas
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OEMGN Files Suit Against Two Distributors and Several Manufacturers Alleging a Boycott, Conspiracy
A New York auto glass distributor has filed suit against two other auto glass distributors and several manufacturers alleging they have conspired against the company and boycotted it in an attempt to eliminate it from the market. O.E.M. Glass Network … Continue reading
A New Bill Could Impact You in New York
A new bill has been introduced this week, and if it passes there could be changes ahead for businesses in New York. The new bill, also referred to as A 1201, would focus on ensuring auto glass replacement standards are … Continue reading
New Act May Change How Auto Glass Is Handled in the Big Apple
An act has been introduced, that if passed, could affect New York drivers and AGRR shops. Act 268 is on the docket for further discussion in this year’s regular session. Act 268’s goal is to change portions of the current … Continue reading
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Tagged Act 268, Committee on Insurance, lease, lease-end charges, New York, windshield cracks
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Top 5 Hurricane Storm Damage Risk States
Hurricanes are best known for the damage it leaves behind. High winds can move large bodies of water which can create storm surges, flooding and tsunami like conditions across the country. And some states are left with numerous destroyed vehicles … Continue reading
New York Bill Aims To Make Auto Glass Replacements Consistent
A bill has been introduced to the assembly that will effect New Yorkers in the auto glass replacement industry. The proposed bill, number A01965, outlines safety guidelines to be followed and also provides definitions to ensure general safety. The bill … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass replacement, federal safety standards, New York, safety
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Bills Move Forward in Three States
Auto glass retailers based in Louisiana, New York and Minnesota will want to be made aware of legislative movement happening in those states pertaining to auto glass. Louisiana The Louisiana Senate’s passed bill that “moves the regulation of motor vehicle … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, passed bill, senate
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Cuomo Stops by New York International Auto Show to Drive Home State’s Commitment to Electric Cars
Cuomo Stops by New York International Auto Show to Drive Home State’s Commitment to Electric Cars
Glass Shops Rally Against New York Anti-Steering Legislation
The Assembly Insurance Committee in New York State passed a bill in January 2017 that set to amend the state’s insurance law. The law requires insurance companies to disclose to consumers that they have the right to choose which shop conducts … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Steering Legislation, New York, Safelite
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Blast Wreaks Havoc on Cars, Glass in Manhattan
It could have been worse—that’s one consensus among New Yorkers regarding the explosion that rocked Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood Saturday, where the bomb blew out windows and damaged cars. And at least one driver witnessed firsthand the power of the blast when his backlite was blown out. Continue reading
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Tagged automotive glass, glass, Manhattan, New York
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Geico Names Vice President of New York Operations
Geico has moved Rick Hoagland to the role of vice president of its New York regional operations. He succeeds John Pham, who was named vice president of Geico’s Virginia Beach region and the company’s military, motorcycle and recreational vehicles division. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Geico, glassBYTEs.com, New York, Rick Hoagland
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