Scott Kemery of Bridgehampton, New York, made national headlines last week when he attempted to kill the bedbugs living in his rental car by soaking its upholstery in rubbing alcohol — before lighting a cigarette. … [Read more...] about Car Upholstery, Rubbing Alcohol and Cigs
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Beware of Akron’s ‘Bowel Movement Bandit’
Just when we thought we’ve seen and heard it all, police in Akron, Ohio, issued an all-points bulletin for a man they say has been terrorizing city residents by pooping inside and on top of their cars. … [Read more...] about Beware of Akron’s ‘Bowel Movement Bandit’
Mom Chooses Upholstery Over Kids
How much do you love your car’s interior? Enough to force your kids to sit on the trunk while you drive home so that their wet clothes don’t damage your upholstery? That’s what one Texas woman recently did — injuring four children and earning her a top spot in The Hog Ring’s "Hall of Shame." … [Read more...] about Mom Chooses Upholstery Over Kids
Auto Upholstery Shop Busted in Meth Sting
Fortunately, the auto upholstery industry is one in which inductees into The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame" are few and far between. Today, though, we have the unfortunate task of inducting Rick's Upholstery in St. Joseph, MO. A year-long federal and state investigation, followed by a sting that netted 43 arrests, revealed that the auto upholstery shop was used as a front for … [Read more...] about Auto Upholstery Shop Busted in Meth Sting
Portland’s Jack the (Auto Upholstery) Ripper
A vandal is creeping around a southeast Portland, OR neighborhood using a razor blade to slash through residents' convertible tops and motorcycle seats. In fact, it's gotten so out of hand that local trim shop Beaverton Auto Upholstery says its phone won't stop ringing. … [Read more...] about Portland’s Jack the (Auto Upholstery) Ripper
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