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Tag Archives: ADAS recalibration
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
When You Get an “F”
What to Do When a Recalibration Fails by Abby Bowman Getting a recalibration right isn’t something to leave up to chance, not when lives hang in the balance. But what happens when the recalibration fails? AGRR magazine spoke with several … Continue reading
Field of Visison Spring 2026
TMI? No Such Thing by Abby Bowman My favorite words to hear while doing an interview are, “Sorry, this is probably too much information.” The sentence typically comes up 20 minutes into what was supposed to be a 10-minute conversation. … Continue reading
History of the AGSC AGSC Directory 2026
About the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (formerly the AGRSS Council) is a not-for-profit organization headquartered in suburban D.C. and dedicated to the proper repair and replacement of auto glass. The Auto Glass Safety Council … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS recalibration, AGRSS Standard, agsc, AGSC certification, ANSI standards, auto glass replacement, auto glass safety, Auto Glass Safety Council, auto glass technicians, laminated glass repair, NWRD, ROLAGS Standard, vehicle glass safety, windshield installation, windshield repair Leave a comment
AGRSS Standards AGSC Directory 2026
American National Standard Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standard™ (AGRSS) ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS 005-2022 1. Scope and Purpose 1.1 Scope An automotive glass replacement safety standard addressing procedures, education and product performance for motor vehicles falling within the guidelines of applicable Federal Motor … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS recalibration, AGRSS compliance, AGRSS Standard, AGSC standards, ANSI AGSC AGRSS 005-2022, auto glass replacement safety, auto glass technician training, automotive glass installation, automotive glass repair, FMVSS 205, glass retention systems, OEM glass replacement, vehicle glass safety, windshield replacement standards, windshield safety Leave a comment
But Wait There’s More
AAPEX and SEMA Roll Into Vegas Auto Glass Week™ 2025 is over (see page 24 for a show recap), but the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show are still on the horizon. These … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged AAPEX 2025, AAPEX exhibitors, ADAS recalibration, aftermarket auto parts, auto glass industry, auto glass tools, automotive adhesives, automotive aftermarket, Equalizer Auto Glass Tools, glasweld, Las Vegas automotive events, Mygrant Glass Company, SEMA exhibitors, SEMA Show 2025, windshield repair Leave a comment
Training Time September/October 2025
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 Sedan by Alfredo Calva VIN#: W1KZF8DB4NB034427 Part # 213-670-25-03 DOT # 682 This is a fun car to work on. The replacement is fairly easy. Like earlier generations of the vehicle, there are some more technical … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS recalibration, AGRR magazine, Alfredo Calva, auto glass procedures, auto glass repair, auto glass technician, automotive glass installation, Mercedes windshield replacement, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Mercedes-Benz E350, pre-scan and post-scan, rain sensor removal, windshield camera calibration, windshield moulding removal, windshield replacement Leave a comment
What You See, What You Get
Does Offering Recalibration Live Up to the Hype? by Abby Bowman Expectations and reality don’t always align. In recent years, shop owners and managers have added camera recalibration of cars with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to ensure safety and … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS recalibration, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AGRR magazine, AGSC certified technician, auto glass industry, auto glass recalibration, auto glass shops, calibration systems, dynamic recalibration, mobile recalibration, recalibration ROI, static recalibration, vehicle safety systems, windshield recalibration, windshield replacement Leave a comment
Splitting the Bill
Do Customer Payment Plans Increase Business? by Abby Bowman Consumers sometimes choose national brands over independent shops thanks to brand recognition or advice from a glass claims administrator. But one customer’s reason for not giving a Minneapolis shop his business … Continue reading
Posted in AGRR Tagged ADAS recalibration, Affirm, Afterpay, agsc, auto glass business, auto glass claims, auto glass industry, auto glass payment plans, customer financing, independent auto glass shops, insurance deductibles, PayTomorrow, Safelite, windshield financing, windshield replacement costs Leave a comment
