We recently inducted Kia Motors into The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame" for duping customers into believing that its popular Sportage SUV is trimmed in genuine leather – when, in fact, it features almost no real leather at all. Sadly, we must now induct Toyota Motor Corporation for a similar offense. … [Read more...] about Toyota Busted for Faux Leather Claims
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Does Your Upholstery Shop Measure Up?
Hotrod & Restoration Magazine has published its annual report on the automotive restoration industry – including statistics on hourly rates, revenue and busy seasons for auto upholstery shops. Take a look at the data that they’ve compiled and let us know how your business measures up. … [Read more...] about Does Your Upholstery Shop Measure Up?
The Nissan GT-R Custom Interior Showdown
It's always interesting to see how different auto upholstery shops approach the same interior. We already showed you Carlex Design's take on the Nissan GT-R, now checkout what Vilner has done. … [Read more...] about The Nissan GT-R Custom Interior Showdown
Is Your Shop’s Online Listing Accurate?
A new survey finds that nearly half (49 percent) of all small businesses have never updated their online listings. If your auto upholstery shop is one of them, you may be leaving money on the table. … [Read more...] about Is Your Shop’s Online Listing Accurate?
Refinishing Steering Wheels with Rau Corp
If you’ve ever wondered how old, beat-up steering wheels are refinished in wood and leather, check out this episode of Discovery Channel’s popular television show “How it’s Made”. … [Read more...] about Refinishing Steering Wheels with Rau Corp
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