We’ve all experienced difficult customers before. You know the type – they complain about your prices; drop by everyday to “see how things are coming along”; nitpick on your work before the job is even finished; and - even after you meet all of their requirements – still aren’t satisfied. Fortunately, there are ways to handle difficult customers. Here are the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers
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Transition from Furniture to Auto Upholstery
Furniture upholsterers interested in taking on more auto trim jobs or making a complete transition into the field of auto upholstery should check out Upholstery Journal's latest article "Custom Automotive Upholstery". It serves as a good introduction into the world of cars. … [Read more...] about Transition from Furniture to Auto Upholstery
Avoiding Flood-Damage Car Scams
With Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee behind us, the auto market will undoubtedly see an increase in the number of flood-damaged cars available for sale. While most private owners and used-car dealers will do the right thing and register the cars' titles as salvaged or flood-damaged, others will not. Hoping to make a quick buck, some heartless folks will ship the cars … [Read more...] about Avoiding Flood-Damage Car Scams
JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study
According to JD Power & Associate’s 2011 Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study, more than two-thirds of the problems reported by new car owners reflect dissatisfaction with the design of their vehicles' interior features. While that's unfortunate for automakers and new car owners, it does present interesting opportunities for auto trimmers. Providing solutions to … [Read more...] about JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study
10 Tools Your Shop Shouldn’t Skimp On
Not every tool you own needs to be a Snap-On, Matco or Craftsman. Sometimes a cheap, average-quality tool will do just fine. However, there are some tools that no auto upholstery shop can afford to skimp on. In some cases, they may be expensive – but they’re necessary because we depend on them to make our work more efficient and effective. … [Read more...] about 10 Tools Your Shop Shouldn’t Skimp On
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