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As I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, being an AGRSS registered auto glass company or having certified auto glass technicians should be a significant part of your sales pitch to a customer. Certifications are important— not only to show that your business or technician is accredited, but also that you adhere to the safety standards that are currently in place.

This November 2^nd and 3^rd at the Mandalay Bay Resort the Third Annual Auto Glass Technician Olympics (AGTO) will showcase just how important auto glass replacement safety really is.  The AGTO gives technicians from all over the country the chance to prove that they are the best of the best at properly and safely replacing windshields. Participating technicians will be judged on all important aspects of the replacement process, including: customer greeting, vehicle inspection, installation standards and technique, post installation and cleanup procedures, and customer wrap-up. All of the windshield replacements will be judged according to the AGRSS Safety Standard on a special AGTO score sheet.

The AGTO not only provides the opportunity for bragging rights, but it also helps bring awareness about auto glass safety, which is why Glass.net has decided to become an Emerald Sponsor of the event. I always encourage all the auto glass shops in the Glass.net network to employ certified technicians and/or become registered with AGRSS, and I think the AGTO promotes safety and quality in a unique way. This year the AGTO will be awarding Innovation awards for technicians who use uncommon tools or techniques, in addition to the grand prizes— $5000 and the title “World’s Best Auto Glass Technician” go to the first place winner. The AGTO challenges the participants and showcases the importance of safe windshield replacements, and the skills of auto glass technicians from all over the country. If you’re not signed up to compete this year, I would strongly encourage any auto glass technician or company owner to look into the AGTO, and becoming registered with the AGRSS. Windshield safety is not only important in practice, but a great aid in selling your services.