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JD Power Report Finds Headrests Kinda Suck

August 22, 2024 By Nadeem

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For the fifth year in a row, JD Power's U.S. Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study has found that people hate their headrests. … [Read more...] about JD Power Report Finds Headrests Kinda Suck

3 Ways Trim Shops Avoid Slow Season

October 28, 2011 By Nadeem

For many auto upholstery shops, winter is a slow season. Cold weather keeps customers away and the added expenses of Christmas limit their ability to splurge on cosmetic fixes to their cars. Still, there are ways to ensure that your auto upholstery business doesn’t ground to a halt – but you’ll need to plan ahead (like right now!) … [Read more...] about 3 Ways Trim Shops Avoid Slow Season

JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study

September 21, 2011 By Nadeem

According to JD Power & Associate’s 2011 Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study, more than two-thirds of the problems reported by new car owners reflect dissatisfaction with the design of their vehicles' interior features. While that's unfortunate for automakers and new car owners, it does present interesting opportunities for auto trimmers. Providing solutions to … [Read more...] about JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study

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