Audi has become the first major automaker to put digital rear-view mirrors into production. The feature – which is based off of popular backup camera technology – is set to debut on its all-new electric R8 e-tron. … [Read more...] about Audi Introduces Digital Rear-View Mirrors
El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
After 41 years in business, El Gato Auto Upholstery in Campbell, CA is preparing to close its doors for the last time. Louie Hernandez, the shop’s owner and operator, plans to retire at the end of this month – leaving behind a lifetime’s work. … [Read more...] about El Gato Auto Upholstery to Close Shop
Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides
Members of our Auto Upholstery Forum recently requested a subsection dedicated solely to how-to guides. We thought the idea was a great one, so we added one titled "Auto Upholstery Tutorials". This subsection will be a place for industry professionals to post or request pictorials, videos and other helpful instructions. … [Read more...] about Sharing Auto Upholstery How-to Guides
Aero Upholstery Wins a Flex’N Hold
Congratulations to Steve Cossette of Aero Upholstery in Hamel, MN for winning The Hog Ring’s contest for “Comment of the Week”. Steve takes home this week’s prize: a Flex’N Hold steering wheel bracket system, courtesy of Coachtrim. … [Read more...] about Aero Upholstery Wins a Flex’N Hold
The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts
Hotrod & Restoration Magazine recently published a great article about the importance of signing pre-build contracts – which stipulate the details, time frame and price of a job before any work takes place To illustrate the benefits, the author asked shops across the U.S. what their experiences using these contracts have been like. While the piece focuses mainly on … [Read more...] about The Importance of Pre-Build Contracts
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