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Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass

August 16, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - TM Custom Auto Trim and Glass

It's always fun to read about other auto upholstery shops, especially those that have been around for decades, as their stories provide valuable lessons on how to run a successful and lasting business. Case in point: Check out the September 2016 issue of The Shop magazine for a profile of TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass Ltd., which was founded nearly 60 years ago in Ontario, … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass

The Shop Features McPherson Interview

July 29, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Michael Dudley

Check out the August 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michael Dudley, a former auto upholstery shop owner-turned-assistant professor at McPherson College, the first U.S. school to offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features McPherson Interview

Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners

May 4, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Suspended Headliner

In a previous article for The Shop magazine, veteran auto trimmer Harry Weimann taught rookies how to replace a foam-back headliner. His latest article deals with the suspended type, which are common in cars manufactured prior to 1974. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners

The Shop Prints Interview with VLF Trimmer

April 15, 2016 By Naseem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - VLF Force 1

Pick up a copy of the May 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Dan Miller, the master trimmer behind the VLF Force 1's jaw-dropping interior. … [Read more...] about The Shop Prints Interview with VLF Trimmer

Improve Your Shop’s Phone Etiquette

January 14, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Phone Skills

Marketing consultant Tom Smisek recently conducted an informal survey of automotive repair shops to gauge how professional they are over the phone. Based on what he learned, Tom wrote an article providing tips on how shops can improve their phone etiquette, and with it grow their businesses. It’s a must-read for every shop owner and employee. … [Read more...] about Improve Your Shop’s Phone Etiquette

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