The trend of customers buying subpar convertible tops online and asking auto upholstery shops to install them is a problem we’ve discussed in great length on The Hog Ring. It decreases our sales, disrupts our workflow and – when the product inevitably fails – damages our reputations. Fortunately, we’re not alone in the fight against inferior-quality products. Haartz … [Read more...] about Haartz Talks Knockoff Convertible Tops
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Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Are you an out-of-work auto trimmer? Fear not. We’ve scoured the internet for the latest employment opportunities in the field of auto upholstery and posted them on our jobs page. Best of all, we’ll continue to do so – so check back often! … [Read more...] about Find a Job in Auto Upholstery
Where are Your Soft Tops Manufactured?
When it comes to producing quality convertible tops, Electron Top doesn’t mess around. Their products are high quality, priced fairly and always accompanied with superb customer service. What's more, they're also sourced and made right here in the United States. In a recent flier mailed to auto upholstery shops, Electron Top's team asks: "Where are your convertible tops … [Read more...] about Where are Your Soft Tops Manufactured?
Idaho Woman Chews Police Car Seat
It's not uncommon for customers to ask auto trimmers to repair car seats that have been chewed apart by dogs. But when the culprit is a woman, we file that story under The Hog Ring's "Odd News" category. … [Read more...] about Idaho Woman Chews Police Car Seat
South Carolina Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
With heavy hearts, we report this morning that D&B Auto Sales – an auto upholstery shop and dealership in Aiken, SC – burned to the ground on Sunday. No one was hurt in the blaze, but the 20-year-old business' future was left in question. … [Read more...] about South Carolina Trim Shop Destroyed in Fire
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