Auto Glass Safety Council™
June 2019 Newsletter

Leading News

Auto Glass Week™ to Include AGSC Member Reception, Committee Meetings and More
Auto Glass Week™ will offer a range of activities and educational opportunities for the entire industry, and representatives of Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) Registered Member Companies will be sure to want to attend, as there are a number of AGSC-related activities in which to take part.
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On the Blogs

Kathy Bimber

Legislative Alerts
"As you are probably aware, there has been a lot of legislative activity recently with regard to auto glass repair and replacement, whether it is relating to service contracts, OEM requirements and insurance payments, window film or ADAS calibrations. Did you know that AGSC now monitors auto glass related legislative activity across the United States As bills are introduced and move through the legislative process, AGSC sends out press release alerts to our members who might be affected by this legislation.?" -Kathy Bimber
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Bob Beranek

Prepping OE Pre-Primed Glass
“Recently we’ve seen an increase of original equipment (OE) glass purchases from dealerships. Why, because Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are being incorporated into new vehicles more often than not. This means auto glass companies that don’t recalibrate ADAS systems must depend on dealerships. By adding dealerships as a partner to complete auto glass services for their mutual customer, may mean the dealership will demand OE glass be obtained for the replacement to facilitate recalibrations.” –Bob Beranek
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Certification News

Welcome These Master Auto Glass Technicians
Several auto glass technicians passed the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s (AGSC) Master Auto Glass Technician certification exam during the month of May. The exam is an online test consisting of 70 multiple choice questions. Those who apply to become Master Auto Glass Technicians must have experience and knowledge in: OSHA-required employee safety regulations; conducting all installations according to the current ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS™ Standard.
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Master Technician Spotlight: Aaron Gagnon, Aaron’s AutoGlass Inc., Fairhaven, Mass.
Aaron Gagnon of Aaron’s AutoGlass Inc. in Fairhaven, Mass., recently earned his Master Auto Glass Technician certification with the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC).
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Event News

Legislative News

The following states have had activity in the legislative arena:

Delaware
Service Contracts
Exempts service contracts from the state’s laws regarding insurance. Sent to state’s governor.
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Iowa
Service Contracts
Aims to “modify [the] provisions applicable to certain service contract providers regulated by the commissioner of insurance.” Governor has signed into law.
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Louisiana
Shop Choice
“Provides for insureds to have the option to choose a particular motor vehicle repair shop.”
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New Hampshire
ADAS Calibration
Makes it an unfair insurance practice for an insurance company, agent, or adjuster to knowingly fail to pay a claim to the claimant or repairer to the extent the claimant's vehicle is repaired in conformance with applicable manufacturers’ procedures. Awaiting governor approval.
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New York
OEM Directives
“Provides that in the repair of a collision damaged motor vehicle, no motor vehicle repair shop or insurer shall deviate from the collision repair guidelines, procedures, recommendations and service bulletins issued by a vehicle or original equipment manufacturer without the written authorization from the vehicle owner or such owner’s representative.”
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Rhode Island
Calibration
Aims to “require that the owner of a vehicle be notified in writing that installation of an aftermarket glass will require re-calibration of safety related systems, for which cost the insurer is responsible.” Has passed Senate.
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Safety News

DOT Seeks Input on Testing Vehicles with Automated Driving Technologies
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Wednesday issued advance notices of proposed rulemaking on the removal of unnecessary regulatory barriers to the safe introduction of automated driving systems (ADS) vehicles in the United States.
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Roof Hatch and Mirror Glass Recalls Surface – What You Should Know The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two new recalls that directly impact the auto glass industry. The auto manufacturers involved are Motor Coach Industries (MCI) and PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR).
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Why Choosing the Right Insurance Impacts Your Shop
There are a few insurance policies industry experts say are beneficial for auto glass companies to have. Of them, auto liability, general liability and workers compensation should be the main options needed, as stated in a recent webinar given by Raul F. Campa.
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Select Vehicle Models Have the Wrong Window Glass
General Motors (GM) issued a recall for select 2016-2019 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vans today. GM says that the recall is due to “incorrect window glass” that was installed.
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Auto Glass Safety Council
20 PGA Drive, Suite 201
Stafford, VA 22554
540/720-7484 (P)
540/720-5687 (F)
info@agsc.org

Certification Information
Vinny LaMarco
vlamarco@agsc.org
540/602-3252

Membership Information
Kathy Bimber
kbimber@agsc.org
540/602-3263

Events

September 3, 2019
AGSC ADAS Committee Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 3, 2019
AGSC Board of Directors Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 3, 2019
AGSC Member Reception
and Update
Indiana Convention Center
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 4, 2019
AGSC AGRSS™ Standards Committee Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 5, 2019
AGSC Credentialing
Committee Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 5, 2019
AGSC Education
Committee Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 5, 2019
AGSC LAGRS
Committee Meeting
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org

September 6, 2019
AGSC Certification
Training and Exam
Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.agsc.org/indiana/

September 4-6, 2019
Auto Glass Week™
Indiana Convention Center
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Indianapolis, Ind.
www.autoglassweek.com

December 4, 2019
AGSC Insurers' CEU Forum
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, Calif.
https://agsc.org/ceuforum/

December 4, 2019
AGSC Certification
Training and Exam
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, Calif.
https://agsc.org/sandiego/