r/autoglass

Im starting my own mobile business soon as owner operator and I was just curious what the realistic first couple of years of profits could look like, Id like to hear some real input on things. I won't be doing calibrations at first but I plan to add calibrations within the first year if things go good. I understand different areas have different markets but im still curious, DM me if your don't want to post a comment. Im located in NC

Question for technicians, what setting tool do y'all favor? I'm using a Proset tool and I keep nearly slicing through my bead and I'm not sure how to fix that. So if y'all have any tips that would be appreciated as well

Applied for an Auto Glass Technician Trainee position at Safelite and the store manager originally told me he wanted to hire me for that role. Today I got an email saying the Tech position officially closed, but they still want to bring me on as a Repair Specialist (RS).

The RS role starts around $17/hr and mainly focuses on chip/crack repairs, not installations. They told me they often promote strong RS employees into Technician positions once openings become available.

Honestly it’s not really the pay that bothers me, it’s more that I was excited to start learning installations and the trade fully right away. I already have automotive/tire experience and want to build a long-term career in the industry.

Manager also mentioned RS positions can be the first to get cut when things slow down, which gave me some hesitation.

Would you guys take the RS role to get your foot in the door, or keep looking for a direct Technician trainee opportunity elsewhere?

I have experience in body shop management and auto estimating, and I’m looking to start an ADAS calibration business in Los Angeles County. My goal is to offer either mobile calibration services or calibrations at my own facility.

I’m looking for advice on the best place to get trained and educated so I can properly learn ADAS calibrations, understand the equipment and tools needed, and eventually market and grow my business.

Any recommendations on schools, training programs, certifications, or hands-on experience would be greatly appreciated.

I got safelite coming in tommorrow to replace my windshield and wondering how long it’ll take for them to do it. Also was wondering it says the time frame is from 8am to 1pm.

Anyone here have experience getting a 1645 n with a new rubber? Bluebird/international school bus
Hard enough to get in when the 2 side windows are already in but how are we getting these done when you have to do all three with a new gasket?

https://careers.caliber.com/us/en/automotive-mobile-glass-technician-minneapolis-minnesota-mcbzm7

I am looking for a reliable auto glass shop in the Houston area that would

1. Replace the windshield only without required recalibration.
2. Recalibration if needed.

TIA

As a tech, I got to be honest, the amount of jobs I get that the customers car is absolutely disgusting
Or in a hard to manage place like a city alley, or street parking in which they require a recalibration is nuts, First contact for Safelite doesn’t explain anything that the tech needs, and when we arrive to let them know, we usually get the heat from them. Customers, help us out a bit, give some leeway and work with us a bit

Is there any way to "force" a dynamic recal instead of a static? For instance, a Hyundai Palisade or something like a 19 tacoma with a static. Any way to make the vehicle do a dynamic instead of a static? Worked at a shop a few years ago, if a static failed on most cars, we had a guy who could put almost anything into dynamic mode but I never watched how and never really asked. Any info on this?

Been looking for a couple months, anyone got any ideas?

Just wanted some advice. I want to make sure it's a job I can do as I'm only 5ft tall. I know I can carry the glass as I work at a shop now just not as a tech. Since it's more money and Less boring than what I do now I wanna maybe switch it up 🥲 let me know if I should or not. Any advice is appreciated.