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Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

July 9, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them and Make Money

Over the last two years, our auto upholstery shop has noticed a recurring issue with Subaru vehicles — specifically, a torn driver-side, seat-bottom, left bolster. It’s become so common that we’ve come to expect it, and chances are other upholstery shops have too. … [Read more...] about Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap

June 16, 2025 By Nadeem Muaddi

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So you think you're good at wrapping steering wheels, huh? Well then try wrapping one of these bad boys... … [Read more...] about 10 Crazy Steering Wheels We Want to Wrap

3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

July 15, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Auto upholstery shops that generate a lot of revenue but make very little profit are doomed to fail — unless they find ways to increase their margins. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Trim Shops Can Increase Profits

Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

June 5, 2024 By Naseem Muaddi

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Ever since Bosch discontinued its popular GSG 300 Foam Cutter, auto trimmers have been searching for a dependable alternative. I finally found it in the Acu-Cutter 500. … [Read more...] about Dead Bosch Foam Saw? Try the Acu-Cutter

This Shop Launched a 4-Day Work Week

November 22, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - This Shop Launched a 4-Day Work Week

Advanced RV recently took part in an experiment to see what would happen if it shortened its workweek by one day — and the results might surprise you. … [Read more...] about This Shop Launched a 4-Day Work Week

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