Auto Glass

The ARA has introduced certification programs to raise the level of industry professionalism in the areas of automotive glass, collision repair, automotive recycling, and towing. With industry consolidation and technological advancement, many challenges exist for independents as they attempt to remain profitable and/or competitive. Additionally, for the automotive glass industry, once technicians have completed their …

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 The ARA would like to take this opportunity to clarify the actions and role it played in helping to resolve concerns raised by industry related to a gas card promotion.  Although this offer began late January it was not until February 11th that the ARA was made aware of the promotion and industry’s concerns. At …

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From Adrian Scovell, ARA president and CEO: I would like to respond to concerns expressed by some members of the auto glass industry with regard to an apparent abuse of ICBC’s supplier discounts policy. I realize this has taken time, however, I assure you it has not been ignored. The ARA had been patiently working …

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How to Challenge the Auto Glass Technician Certification in B.C. In B.C., an individual can become certified as an automotive glass technician by completing the AutomotiveGlass Technician apprenticeship program (“Apprenticeship pathway”) or by challenging the certification(“Challenge pathway”). The following instructions are for automotive glass technicians who have significant trade experience and wish to apply to …

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