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What Happens Without Recalibration? It’s Worse Than You Think
The test results were sobering. An uncalibrated car was headed straight at a testing dummy, and it didn’t stop. Diagnostics, inspection and testing provider Ascential Technologies demonstrated how bypassing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration can be deadly in an experiment involving an ADAS-equipped sedan and many test obstacles.
Industry Feels Effects of TPA Transition
State Farm has officially transitioned from LYNX Services to Safelite Solutions as its third-party administrator (TPA) for auto glass claims. Soon after, reports of alleged steering began circling the auto glass community.
Second Time’s the Charm? No Part Inspection Leads to Replacement Challenges
A young couple returned from a road trip with an unexpected souvenir: a cracked windshield. Their misadventures trying to get it replaced show why technicians have to pre-inspect both the car and the new part before doing a job.
That Was One Expensive Backlite
Auto glass shops are used to dealing with the consequences of accidents, just not typically ones that happen at their shops. One couple’s recent glass replacement left the car with more damage than it started with.
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