DYI - AUTO GLASS REPAIR AND WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT
I have been reading a lot of articles and blogs about "Do It Yourself" auto glass repair and/or windshield replacement.
And not to be an "ass" about this subject, but please don't "do it yourself", you just put yourself in danger and make more work for the professional auto glass technician to "fix" what you "Did Yourself"
I mean you wouldn't try to "Do It Yourself" appendicitis on yourself or a family member, or "DYI" an IRS audit with out legal representation or "DYI" dental work, you know what I mean.
It's always better to use a professional if you want a first-rate, safe and guaranteed auto glass repair job.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Montana-House Bill #291 Revise insurance law on auto glass repair & body repair to use average prevailing market price
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Montana-House Bill #291 Revise insurance law on auto glass repair & body repair to use average prevailing market price (check out section 3 of this proposed bill)
This is the link to the most recent status on this Bill. Every independent auto glass repair and replacement company should be aware of this proposed legislation. This is very important for the auto glass industry.
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Montana-House Bill #291 Revise insurance law on auto glass repair & body repair to use average prevailing market price (check out section 3 of this proposed bill)
This is the link to the most recent status on this Bill. Every independent auto glass repair and replacement company should be aware of this proposed legislation. This is very important for the auto glass industry.
Monday, March 2, 2009
About Me
March 1st, 2009
About Phil Swafford
About Phil Swafford
Phil Swafford
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My children Tyler (13), Gavin (7) and Brady (4)
Work Experience:
Safelite Glass, Wichita, KS
The Glass Depot / Harmon Glass, Kansas City, KS
Iowa Glass, Minneapolis, MN
Valley Auto Glass, Inc., Eden Valley, MN (current)
A little about me:
I have worked in the auto glass industry all of my adult life. I started as a warehouse worker at the Safelite distribution center in Wichita, KS when I was 18 years old. Since then I have held positions in Sales, Management, and finally owning my own glass company.
I have been through all the ups and downs of the glass industry from profits being phenomenal to barely getting by month to month. I have lived through the small business owner going from making a descent profit to the big name companies controlling the market. I have watched as pricing for the auto glass repair and replacement insurance market plummet for independent auto glass shops due to third party administers (TPA) owned by our retail competitors.
I created www.Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com for many reasons, but the #1 reason is to assist independent glass companies to increase their market share from coast to coast across The United States.
I feel that now, all the independent glass companies must work together to take back our share of the market. I am very passionate about this and I truly believe this web site will do that if we all band together.
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My children Tyler (13), Gavin (7) and Brady (4)
Work Experience:
Safelite Glass, Wichita, KS
The Glass Depot / Harmon Glass, Kansas City, KS
Iowa Glass, Minneapolis, MN
Valley Auto Glass, Inc., Eden Valley, MN (current)
A little about me:
I have worked in the auto glass industry all of my adult life. I started as a warehouse worker at the Safelite distribution center in Wichita, KS when I was 18 years old. Since then I have held positions in Sales, Management, and finally owning my own glass company.
I have been through all the ups and downs of the glass industry from profits being phenomenal to barely getting by month to month. I have lived through the small business owner going from making a descent profit to the big name companies controlling the market. I have watched as pricing for the auto glass repair and replacement insurance market plummet for independent auto glass shops due to third party administers (TPA) owned by our retail competitors.
I created www.Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com for many reasons, but the #1 reason is to assist independent glass companies to increase their market share from coast to coast across The United States.
I feel that now, all the independent glass companies must work together to take back our share of the market. I am very passionate about this and I truly believe this web site will do that if we all band together.
If you own or manage an independently owned auto glass repair shop, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about the website program, the website itself or me.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Priorities??
I am posting a link to an article I recently stumbled upon. The article doesn't have anything to do with auto glass repair, but it sure made me think about what is important in my life and what should be top priority.
Leadership Priorities: What does it take to get your attention? WCBD - Charleston,SC,USA As the car passed, no children appeared, instead a brick smashed into the windshield into the Jaguar’s side door. He slammed on the brakes and spun the ...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Door Glass, Side Glass and Back Glass Replacement
Door Glass, Side Glass and Back Glass Replacement
It's never pleasant when a 2-bit jerk criminal breaks the door glass in your car to get to that $50 GPS unit sitting on your dash. Or a fly ball at the local little league game smashes into your back window. These scenarios will be very expensive, unless you have
auto glass repair included in your insurance policy.
The next, or first time this happens, what are you going to do? Head to the internet and search for "local auto glass repair" right! Then 1,000's of auto glass websites will hit you right in the face, and leave you wondering, which one should I choose? The website you need to choose is one that will provide up to 5 local auto glass repair companies in your area that provide high quality, fast and convenient service, not to mention a competitive price with your safety as their first concern.
Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com is the answer and should be your first choice, or click. Just enter your vehicle, contact and service info and you will be supplied with up to 5 local auto glass repair companies ready to help you get your door glass or back glass replaced. Whether you have glass insurance or not, these companies are here to help. Choose the company that best fits your needs and you will not be disappointed.
The auto glass repair companies in the nationwide LAGQ network of glass shops are all dedicated to get you fixed up and back on the road safely. They will replace the broken side or back glass, clean, vacuum up and dispose of the broken auto glass and even come to you, free of charge, with one of their fully equipped mobile auto glass trucks. They will even take care of your insurance claim. Doesn't that sound simple and convenient.
There's only one logical choice for auto glass repair when you are in this type of predicament ..... www.Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com.
It's never pleasant when a 2-bit jerk criminal breaks the door glass in your car to get to that $50 GPS unit sitting on your dash. Or a fly ball at the local little league game smashes into your back window. These scenarios will be very expensive, unless you have
auto glass repair included in your insurance policy.
The next, or first time this happens, what are you going to do? Head to the internet and search for "local auto glass repair" right! Then 1,000's of auto glass websites will hit you right in the face, and leave you wondering, which one should I choose? The website you need to choose is one that will provide up to 5 local auto glass repair companies in your area that provide high quality, fast and convenient service, not to mention a competitive price with your safety as their first concern.
Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com is the answer and should be your first choice, or click. Just enter your vehicle, contact and service info and you will be supplied with up to 5 local auto glass repair companies ready to help you get your door glass or back glass replaced. Whether you have glass insurance or not, these companies are here to help. Choose the company that best fits your needs and you will not be disappointed.
The auto glass repair companies in the nationwide LAGQ network of glass shops are all dedicated to get you fixed up and back on the road safely. They will replace the broken side or back glass, clean, vacuum up and dispose of the broken auto glass and even come to you, free of charge, with one of their fully equipped mobile auto glass trucks. They will even take care of your insurance claim. Doesn't that sound simple and convenient.
There's only one logical choice for auto glass repair when you are in this type of predicament ..... www.Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
WHO CARES!! - Belron US Completes the Acquisition of Cindy Rowe Auto Glass
WHO CARES !!
THE BIG JUST KEEP GETTING BIGGER.
HOW MANY CARS MUST SAFELITE SCREW UP BEFORE THE INSURANCE COMPANIES GROW A BRAIN AND QUIT USING THEM....
Sorry for going off like that,,,,I'm sure Cindy Rowe is a good quality company that cares about their customers and employees.....BUT not anymore,,since they are now under the BEL-SAFE regime,,it's only the bottom line they care about and how many windshields they can slam(or is the word HACK? don't know) into unsuspecting car owners today.
That's all I have to say for now.
Thank you.
Monday, January 5, 2009
The benefits of auto glass insurance coverage
The benefits of auto glass insurance coverage
Reading the fine print on their insurance coverage policy, more and more people discover that they are actually insured when it comes to windshield damage. This option is included in the policy and offered by different insurance companies, sometimes even covering the entire costs of repairing or replacing the broken auto glass.
We all know how expensive it can be to replace or just repair a windshield that was broken. The price can go quite high, depending of course on the type of car you are driving. If you add all the new stuff windshields are equipped with, then you should prepare yourself for an even higher price. This is where auto glass insurance coverage comes in. Such a policy is definitely an advantageous option, covering all the costs involved with repairing the windshield on your car.
Do not expect all insurance policies to be the same. If you want to understand how auto glass insurance really works, then the Internet is the best source for you. Numerous websites present useful information regarding such policies. For example, did you know that in certain situations you can have your windshield repaired at absolutely no cost? Auto glass insurance can take care of any chips or cracks, eliminating all the worries associated with windshields replacements or expensive repairs.
There is also another thing to consider. While some insurance companies cover the entire cost of the windshield repair/replacement, others will require a deductible to be paid for each auto glass replacement. Even though this sum varies from company to company, it does not amount to the sum you would be paying to have your windshield fixed out of your own pocket. On the other hand, there are certain insurance policies with premiums that are way higher than any repairs done on the car. Shopping for the best auto glass insurance coverage is a smart decision and you can definitely use the Internet for this purpose.
Insurance companies often include the insurance for windshield damage but they leave it in the fine print. You have to be extra careful when you are signing the policy and read all the information about the insurance benefits. Compare the costs of the deductible with the potential costs of windshield repairs or complete replacement.
How many people are afraid to use their insurance because the rates will be increased? The truth is that your insurance premium is not affected by the damage done to your windshield or other auto glass. So, that means that your insurance company will cover the repair costs for cracked or chipped windshields, not to mention extensive damage to other piece of glass in your car that is not your fault. The premium is not affected and you will have your windshield or any other piece of auto glass back as new in no time!
Friday, January 2, 2009
New and Used Car Dealers need Reliable Auto Glass Vendors
New and Used Car Dealers need Reliable Auto Glass Vendors
Car sales are, and always has been, a very competitive business. Whether you are a New Car Dealer, Used Car Dealer or BOTH, the fact is you need an Auto Glass Replacement and Windshield Repair company to provide you with superb, lightning fast, quality service along with a great price.
A car dealer needs to be able to rely on their vendors. Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com can find you that reliable, quality driven, competitively priced, local auto glass shop that can provide you with not what you want, but what you demand. Believe it or not, those local, service orientated auto glass companies still exist.
Forget calling that 800# for the national glass companies, the same person never answers twice. And who ever does answer that 800#, who lives 5 states away, doesn’t care if you get that windshield replaced today. All they care about is what they are going to drink at happy hour at 5 o’clock. You need someone who cares about your customer, and will do anything it takes to get that windshield replaced today, so you can deliver your just sold car the next morning.
These local glass shops want your business, heck, they NEED your business. Most of the time, when you see a local glass company out fixing a cracked windshield, it’s probably one of the owners working on that car or truck. That’s why you’ve never heard of some of these local glass shops, they are to busy taking care of their customers, answering the phones, ordering parts and installing windshields Don’t worry about workmanship, professionalism or quality, because they put their personal name on every job their company completes.
The bottom line is these local glass shops are full of great people that provide exceptional service, top notch quality and will compete to earn your business. These guys will not only work for you, they will work with you, because they care about you and your customer, not just happy hour at 5pm.
So don’t hesitate any longer, find the right auto glass shop that will bend over backwards to help you with all of your auto glass needs. You see, they actually care about your business and if you sell that car. Do you think that 800# cares about if you sell that car or not? The answer is no, all that 800# cares about is if you get your statement paid by the first of the month.
Remember, please support local auto glass shops, because they will be the ones that support you!
Car sales are, and always has been, a very competitive business. Whether you are a New Car Dealer, Used Car Dealer or BOTH, the fact is you need an Auto Glass Replacement and Windshield Repair company to provide you with superb, lightning fast, quality service along with a great price.
A car dealer needs to be able to rely on their vendors. Local-Auto-Glass-Quotes.com can find you that reliable, quality driven, competitively priced, local auto glass shop that can provide you with not what you want, but what you demand. Believe it or not, those local, service orientated auto glass companies still exist.
Forget calling that 800# for the national glass companies, the same person never answers twice. And who ever does answer that 800#, who lives 5 states away, doesn’t care if you get that windshield replaced today. All they care about is what they are going to drink at happy hour at 5 o’clock. You need someone who cares about your customer, and will do anything it takes to get that windshield replaced today, so you can deliver your just sold car the next morning.
These local glass shops want your business, heck, they NEED your business. Most of the time, when you see a local glass company out fixing a cracked windshield, it’s probably one of the owners working on that car or truck. That’s why you’ve never heard of some of these local glass shops, they are to busy taking care of their customers, answering the phones, ordering parts and installing windshields Don’t worry about workmanship, professionalism or quality, because they put their personal name on every job their company completes.
The bottom line is these local glass shops are full of great people that provide exceptional service, top notch quality and will compete to earn your business. These guys will not only work for you, they will work with you, because they care about you and your customer, not just happy hour at 5pm.
So don’t hesitate any longer, find the right auto glass shop that will bend over backwards to help you with all of your auto glass needs. You see, they actually care about your business and if you sell that car. Do you think that 800# cares about if you sell that car or not? The answer is no, all that 800# cares about is if you get your statement paid by the first of the month.
Remember, please support local auto glass shops, because they will be the ones that support you!
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