How Glass Monkey Became Home to the World’s Best Windshield Repair Technician

Every year, the world’s best windshield repair technicians flock to Auto Glass Week to compete in the Windshield Repair Competition (WRO). This challenge requires competitors to be graded on precision, safety, clarity restoration, repair methods, ROLAGS compliance, and their knowledge of the technicalities involved in the process.

In 2025, Glass Monkey’s own Bradley Aydelotte brought home the gold medal, earning the title of the best windshield repair technician in the world. His journey to success was anything but easy, and the story behind his win reveals his perseverance, mastery, and passion for quality auto glass service.

Silver Turns to Gold at Auto Glass Week 2025

In 2023, Bradley Aydelotte placed second at Auto Glass Week, securing his spot among the best of the best. In 2024, however, the competition threw many obstacles at him. Equipment surprises, nerves, and timing issues all allowed what Bradley refers to as the “gremlins” to take over. This world-class windshield repair technician didn’t let this setback stop him, though. He wanted to teach others, including his own son, that failing is okay as long as you try again. This would prove to be a motivating factor in Aydelotte’s return to the 2025 competition. As highlighted in the glassBYTEs article, “No More ‘Gremlins’: The WRO Winner’s Comeback Story,” Aydelotte used the experience as motivation for a remarkable comeback.

Winning Repair Techniques Using the Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Standard

To prepare for the 2025 Auto Glass Week Windshield Repair Competition, Bradley Aydelotte studied the Repair of Laminated Automotive Glass Standard (ROLAGS) thoroughly. He aimed to understand not just how proper windshield repair is completed, but why these technicalities matter. By refining his pressure application, perfecting resin distribution, and improving curing depth and clarity, Bradley readied himself to compete again. After successfully making safe, consistent repair decisions and explaining his process smoothly during judging, Aydelotte brought home the gold for Glass Monkey! Click here to read more about his preparation in the AGRR Sept/Oct 2025 issue.

The Importance of Community

After his tough experience at Auto Glass Week 2024, Bradley realized a crucial piece of preparation that he was missing. He turned his focus to building community among his competitors and colleagues—building friendships, sharing stories, and finding common experiences between peers. Because of this, when competition time came, the crowd that was once filled with rivals and judgment was now filled with new friends and supporters. This change made all the difference for Bradley, and his community values are something he carries over to Glass Monkey right here in Murfreesboro, TN.

Bringing Award-Winning Windshield Repair to Murfreesboro, TN

Since the Auto Glass Week competition, Bradley Aydelotte has been able to apply his refined skills and excellent customer service to local drivers in Murfreesboro, TN. While Glass Monkey has always taken pride in our quality services, Bradley’s gold-medal win is just further proof that we value the safety and satisfaction of our customers above all else.

A Comeback Story Fueled by Dedication and Passion

Bradley Aydelotte of Glass Monkey in Murfreesboro, TN, applied his dedication and passion for auto glass repair to the 2025 Auto Glass Week WRO, and it certainly paid off! With a commitment to forming community and teaching his son to persevere, Bradley came into the 2025 competition with a fresh outlook. He was able to put his ROLAGS knowledge and expert windshield repair skills to the test against the world’s best auto glass technicians. Now, you can get the world’s best windshield repair right here in Murfreesboro, TN. All you have to do is contact Glass Monkey today to schedule your appointment.