02/11/2026
Insurance Steering in Auto Glass — What You Should Know
Many drivers don’t realize they have the right to choose their own auto glass shop when filing an insurance claim.
California recently passed SB988 to address insurance steering and protect independent auto glass businesses.
Even here in Arizona, you are NOT required to use the shop your insurance company suggests. You can choose a trusted local company that prioritizes safety and proper installation.
Your windshield is a structural safety component of your vehicle — proper installation matters.
At 1st Shot Auto Glass, we support transparency, consumer choice, and doing the job right the first time.
Learn more about SB988 and industry reform here:
https://www.iga.org/independent-glass-association-califronia-SB988.html
If you need windshield replacement in Mesa, AZ, we’re here to help.
The Independent Glass Association (IGA) is a community of people - independent glass shops, industry representatives, educators and technicians - committed to safety and proper repair or replacement. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, we strive to advanc...