Tag Archives: windshield replacement

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 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 , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

AGRReports Spring 2026

Top Stories from glassBYTEs.com™ These are five of the most-read online stories since the last issue of AGRR magazine. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from the auto glass industry, go to glassBYTEs.com/subscribe.html and sign up for AGRR magazine’s … Continue reading →

Posted in AGRR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Repair in Renaissance

Next Gen Auto Glass Repair by Abby Bowman What makes repairing a windshield, rather than replacing it, so appealing? Historically, the strongest arguments for repair have been its environmental benefits and preservation of the original seal, along with time and … Continue reading →

Posted in AGRR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Field of Vision September/October 2025

Walking on Broken Glass by Abby Bowman The Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) finalists weren’t prepared for a curveball. As it turns out, neither was I. For those who missed it, the AGTO judges added an extra challenge to the … Continue reading →

Posted in AGRR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Showroom September/October 2025

A New Extractor Tool The Equalizer Sniper, a glass extraction tool with a heavy-duty brushless motor, is one of the newest developments from Equalizer. The Sniper is compact and lightweight, which helps it maneuver through tight areas. It also has … Continue reading →

Posted in AGRR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

AGRReports September/October 2025

Top Stories from glassBYTEs.com™ Honda to Techs: Recal is Required If you’re not already recalibrating windshield-mounted sensors and cameras on all Honda-made vehicles post replacement, get ready. The automaker says it’s a must. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story. “We … Continue reading →

Posted in AGRR | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment