Consumer Reports is calling on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to update its standards for flame-retardants used on auto upholstery, which have been shown to cause cancer. … [Read more...] about Sign This Petition to Remove Toxic Chemicals from Interiors
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Using Welding Helmets to View the Eclipse
With today's solar eclipse upon us, many auto trimmers may be tempted to take a break from their work and look up at the sun. Don't do it unless you have NASA-approved eclipse glasses. … [Read more...] about Using Welding Helmets to View the Eclipse
Take Those Stupid Rhinestones Off Your Steering Wheel
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cautioned in a consumer alert earlier this month that steering wheel decals can potentially cause injury or death. … [Read more...] about Take Those Stupid Rhinestones Off Your Steering Wheel
Kia is Recalling the Sorento for Exploding Seat Belts
Kia is recalling select 2020 - 2022 Sorento SUVs over exploding seat belt pretensioners that could send shrapnel flying around the cabin in the event of a crash. … [Read more...] about Kia is Recalling the Sorento for Exploding Seat Belts
Trim Shop Illegally Growing Marijuana Catches Fire in California
An illegal marijuana grow operation, hidden in an auto upholstery shop, caught fire in Los Angeles, California, on Monday. … [Read more...] about Trim Shop Illegally Growing Marijuana Catches Fire in California
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