Glue Guide: Volvo updates position statements on windshield adhesives, bumper cover repair
Toronto, Ontario — Volvo has expressed some sticking points in a pair of position statements regarding windshield adhesives and bumper cover repair. The Swedish automaker reiterated in one of the statements that only Volvo Genuine parts, and subsequently only Volvo PUR adhesive kits, should be used in the repair of Volvo windshields. “These [kits] are […]
Window Woes: Winnipeg police charge man with 130 counts of mischief for window smashing spree
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Citizens of Manitoba are once again safe from having their car windows smashed by a random stranger–police have charged a 22-year-old man with 130 charges of mischief to property following the damage of vehicles across Winnipeg’s west end. Police said they’ve received dozens of similar reports regarding damaged vehicles in Winnipeg, mostly […]
Welcomes of the Week: UniglassPlus Carbonear
Hamilton, Ontario – Uniban is celebrating the opening UniglassPlus Carbonear, located at 64 Columbus Drive, Carbonear Newfoundland and Labrador. Jordan Garland, owner of UniglassPlus Carbonear started in the automotive industry with detailing and window tinting. Seeing the need for glass repair in his community, Garland decided to open this facility. “It was a natural transition […]
Savard in Charge: Belron Canada names Michel Savard CEO, replacing Ralph Hosker after 20 years
Montreal, Quebec — Belron Canada has named Michel Savard as the new CEO of the company, replacing Ralph Hosker after 20 years in the position. The company made the announcement on Wednesday in a press release, saying that with this change Hosker plans to return to the U.K. to retire while Savard will become effective […]
Welcomes of the Week: Go! Glass Ottawa
Hamilton, Ontario – Uniban is celebrating the opening of Go! Glass Ottawa located at 870 Clyde Ave. Ottawa, ON K1Z 5A4. Go! Glass Ottawa is a facility that has been a part of the Ottawa community for 26 years. Now under the ownership of Uniban Canada, this auto glass repair and replacement centre is equipped […]
Saving Your Glass: Ford drops tips on repairing ADAS-connected windshields
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has provided a little bit of clarity to all the glass repair technicians out there, as the OEM dropped some helpful tips on how to keep a Ford Lane Keeping System, and defrost heater, in good working order. Featured throughout the past year in the automaker’s “On Target” newsletter, Ford has […]
Chipping In: Glass repair chain partners with Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation
Dorval, Quebec — Quebec-based glass repair chain, Docteur du Pare-Brise, has announced that it is fighting back against breast cancer through a new partnership with the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation (QBCF) to support its My Active HealthTM program. From Sept. 1 to Oct. 31, Docteur du Pare-Brise locations across Quebec will donate $10 to the […]
Glass Gains: Uniban celebrates opening of eight facilities in the first half of 2021
Hamilton, Ontario – Uniban, a company that specializes in automotive glass repair, replacement and calibration, celebrated the opening of eight facilities across Canada in the first half of 2021. Uniban, home to best-in-class automotive glass repair and replacement brands like UniglassPlus, VitroPlus, Go! Glass and Docteur du Pare-Brise, have also expanded their services to include […]
Hot and Dangerous: Windows shatter amid Vancouver Island heat wave
Victoria, B.C. — The heat wave that swept through Canada’s West Coast not only shattered temperature records, but also the windows of cars and homes. According to CTV News Vancouver Island, Thomas McKenna, a Comox Valley resident said amid the Vancouver Island heatwave a window in his vehicle was splintered. He had parked his car […]
Welcome of the Week: UniglassPlus Elmira opens as part of CARSTAR Elmira
Elmira, Ontario — Uniban, an industry leader in automotive glass repair and replacement, recently celebrated the opening UniglassPlus Elmira. UniglassPlus Elmira is a part of the existing CARSTAR Elmira facility, which is over 7,000 square feet. The team has two fully trained glass technicians and UniglassPlus Elmira is also looking to install calibration services in […]
