Congratulations to Seatco in Springfield, Virginia, on its 40th anniversary! The thriving auto upholstery shop is North Virginia's "go-to" garage for complex interior restorations and bespoke projects. … [Read more...] about VA Trim Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Shop Profiles
IG Highlight: Bernard Newbury Auto Interiors
If you love Volkswagens, check out Bernard Newbury Auto Interiors in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, England. With a combined experience of over 70 years, Bernard and son Louis have won numerous awards for their fabrication, restoration and custom auto upholstery work. … [Read more...] about IG Highlight: Bernard Newbury Auto Interiors
Carlex Parks an SLS AMG on its Building
Carlex Design, Poland’s premier auto interior design studio and upholstery shop, made waves when it opened its all-new facility in 2015. The Hog Ring community universally agreed, it was the best garage we've ever seen. Well... it just got better, as the owners recently parked a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series on the building's exterior wall. … [Read more...] about Carlex Parks an SLS AMG on its Building
LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee
Mary Godin is a pattern cutter at antique auto upholstery manufacturer LeBaron Bonney Company. She's also 82 years old, a great-great grandmother, and has no plans to retire. Intrigued by her spunky personality and passion for the craft, a local newspaper in Massachusetts decided to profile her. … [Read more...] about LeBaron Bonney’s Coolest Employee
Why Word-of-Mouth Marketing Matters
In a recently published shop profile, Don Kasprzyk of Kasper’s Inside Rides in Waterford, Wisconsin, perfectly summed up the importance of quality work, customer service and word-of-mouth marketing. It's business advice that every auto trimmer should heed — especially now that car show season is upon us. … [Read more...] about Why Word-of-Mouth Marketing Matters
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