South Carolina’s Small Glass Shops Seek to Crack Giant Safelite’s Clout

How automotive glass repair companies are allowed to access glass claims has become a contentious issue in South Carolina where independent shops are trying to break a national company’s hold on the market. South Carolina lawmakers are considering an amended bill that seeks to dismantle preferred provider networks hired by auto insurers to repair glass in favor of a provider list that would be offered to consumers needing windshields or windows replaced or patched.