A recent study has found that American auto repair shops turn away 1.8 million customers and lose $5.8 billion in sales each year because they do not have access to the same technical data and service information that automakers provide to dealerships. By joining the Right to Repair Coalition – which aims to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act – you can help … [Read more...] about Act Now to Protect Your Right to Repair
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Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
Haartz Corporation, a global manufacturer of automotive interiors, recently pulled a Michael Phelps in the 2012 J.D. Power & Associates Initial Quality Survey – proving, once again, why it's the go-to company for quality convertible topping material. … [Read more...] about Haartz Tops JD Power Quality Survey
Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016
According to a recent study, ambient LED lighting will significantly alter the look and feel of car interiors within the next few years – a trend that will affect the work of auto trim shops. … [Read more...] about Use of LEDs to Rise in Car Interiors by 2016
Set Off a Custom Interior with Seat Fobs
Do you remember those medallions that were attached to the backrest upholstery of car seats back in the late 1960s and early ‘70s? They came in various geometric shapes and shined in bright chrome. Some even had leather inlays. After vanishing for a few decades, they’re back in the street rod interior scene. … [Read more...] about Set Off a Custom Interior with Seat Fobs
The Evolution of Convertible Cars
For a lot of auto trimmers, convertible top season is the busiest and most stress-inducing time of the year. Long hours, searing heat and impatient customers combine to create a perfect storm of frustration that often leave us wondering why we even bother. Well, that's how it goes in our shop anyway... If you can spare a few minutes, check out Popular Mechanics latest … [Read more...] about The Evolution of Convertible Cars
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