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AGRR Summer 2026
Features Top of the Road From local shops to national brands, the industry’s highest-grossing retailers navigated a difficult year to post impressive results. Find out who made AGRR‘s 2026 Top Retailers list. Built to Grow Meet AGRR‘s 2026 Fastest Growing … Continue reading
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Top of the Road
The Industry’s Largest Retailers by Abby Bowman Last year wasn’t exactly an easy one for most auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration companies. Economic uncertainties, tariff increases and switches in third-party administrators led to challenges. Despite all that, more than … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS calibration, AGRR magazine, AGRR Top Retailers, auto glass companies, auto glass industry, auto glass repair, auto glass repair replacement recalibration, auto glass revenue rankings, Boyd Group, Caliber Auto Glass, Driven Brands, Key Media Research, largest auto glass retailers, Safelite, windshield replacement Leave a comment
Built to Grow
Built to Grow The 2026 Fastest-Growing Auto Glass Retailers by Abby Bowman There are a few traits that all five of the 2026 Fastest Growing Retailers share. First, they’re all led by individuals who have worked in the auto glass … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged Aaron's AutoGlass, Acme Glass and Mirror, ADAS calibration, AGRR Fastest Growing Retailers, AGRR magazine, agsc, auto glass company growth, auto glass industry, auto glass repair, Auto Glass Safety Council, Caliber Auto Glass, Key Media and Research, Lloyd's Glass, Ultimate Auto Glass and Electronics, windshield replacement Leave a comment
Good to Go
Sponsors Bring their Latest to Auto Glass Week™ 2026 by Abby Bowman Texas is famous for many things, including its sweltering summers. In fact, AccuWeather predicts San Antonio will likely hit the low 90s when Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) 2026 … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS calibration tools, AGW San Antonio, Airpro Diagnostics, Autel MA800, auto glass industry trade show, auto glass software, auto glass sponsors, Auto Glass Week 2026, DuPont BETASEAL, glass cleaner, Omega EDI, PUstar Renz-30A, Vitro VAURET U421, windshield adhesive, windshield repair tools Leave a comment
The Lone Star Shift
Population growth, ADAS technology and changing customer expectations are reshaping how auto glass companies in Austin and San Antonio do business. by Tom Herron For JRD Windshield Repair & Replacement in Austin, business has remained relatively strong, and has been … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged 1st Choice Collision, ADAS calibration outsourcing, ADAS recalibration, AGRR magazine, Austin auto glass market, auto glass industry trends, Auto Glass Pros, Auto Glass Safety Council, auto glass technician shortage, Central Texas auto glass, customer education, JRD Windshield Repair, mobile windshield service, San Antonio auto glass, windshield replacement Leave a comment
Repair in Renaissance Summer 2026
Repair Redux by Abby Bowman Editor’s Note: As ADAS technology advances and repair becomes more common, technicians must know how to perform the second without disrupting the first. AGRR is re-running an updated version of this article, originally published in … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS windshield camera, AGRR magazine, agsc, Auto Glass Safety Council, auto glass technician tools, delta kits, GlasWeld The Vybe, HUD windshield repair, insurance windshield repair, National Windshield Repair Division, rock chip repair, ROLAGS Standard, windshield repair, windshield replacement, windshield resin technology Leave a comment
On the Road Summer 2026
Industry Events November 2026 AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) Nov. 3-5, 2026 Sponsored by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers www.aapexshow.com The SEMA Show Nov. 3-6, 2026 Las Vegas Sponsored by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) www.semashow.com … Continue reading
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Field of Vision Summer 2026
Ready for Their Close-up by Abby Bowman By midnight on Aug. 29, I will have completed my third Auto Glass Week™ (AGW). Each AGW I’ve covered has taught me several lessons, both about the industry and about myself. For instance, … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged Abby Bowman, AGRR magazine, AGRSS Standard, AGSC documentary, AGW movie premiere, AGW San Antonio, AMC Rivercenter theater, Anatomy of a Disrupter, auto glass industry events, auto glass networking, Auto Glass Safety Council 25th anniversary, Auto Glass Week 2026, editor's letter, industry conference, San Antonio Alamo Leave a comment
Training Time Summer 2026
2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser by Alfredo Calva Toyota no longer manufactures FJs, but I’m hoping they bring them back because they are eye catching and fun to drive. The installation process is the same from 2007–2014. The replacement is a … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, Alfredo Calva, Alfredo's Auto Glass, antenna ornament replacement, auto glass how-to, auto glass installation, auto glass technician tips, cowling removal, DOT glass certification, FJ Cruiser windshield, urethane adhesive, windshield clips, windshield installation guide, windshield moulding removal, windshield replacement Leave a comment
Clearly Speaking Summer 2026
Let’s Get Ready to Market by Patricia Smiley Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) has always been about more than products and demonstrations. One of the greatest benefits is the ability to share ideas, network, strengthen vendor relationships and discover new ways … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged AGRR magazine, AGSC Marketing Committee, AGW San Antonio, auto glass industry events, auto glass marketing, auto glass networking, auto glass shop growth, Auto Glass Week 2026, branding auto glass shops, community outreach marketing, customer engagement strategies, digital marketing auto glass, Marketing Tank, Patricia Smiley, Quackt Glass Leave a comment
