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Window Tint Can Protect Clients’ Upholstery

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Increasingly, auto upholstery shops across the United States are adding window tinting to their list of services. The reasons are two-fold: (1) The skills necessary to tint glass are similar to those trimmers already have,  and (2) It's profitable work. Shops considering this should read "The Benefits of Tinted Auto Glass," a recent article by news website Tech Featured that … [Read more...] about Window Tint Can Protect Clients’ Upholstery

Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

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When it comes to pricing jobs over the phone, we all know there are only three ways a call can go: (1) It's a straightforward project for which the price is set, (2) There are so many factors involved that you can't possibly give a price without seeing the vehicle first, or (3) The request is a bit complicated, but you could probably give the customer a rough idea of what it … [Read more...] about Quotes, Estimates and Ballpark Figures

Diversify Your Shop with Window Tinting

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There are a lot of unique specializations within the field of automotive repair and customization. Fortunately, auto upholstery is one of the few that’s multi-disciplinary. This makes it easier for us to lend our existing skills to other related, but non-upholstery, jobs — which can expand our list of services and increase revenue. In a new series titled "Diversify Your … [Read more...] about Diversify Your Shop with Window Tinting

Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats

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There's a reason why car seats have advanced more in the last 20 years than they have in the rest of automotive history combined. Car buyers are sick and tired of sitting in bare cabins with limited comfort and functionality. They're voicing their dissatisfaction to automakers, who are being forced to respond with better designs. Interested in the trend, The Wall Street … [Read more...] about Take Advantage of Demand for Better Seats