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Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

July 9, 2025 By Naseem

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Over the last two years, our auto upholstery shop has noticed a recurring issue with Subaru vehicles — specifically, a torn driver-side, seat-bottom, left bolster. It’s become so common that we’ve come to expect it, and chances are other upholstery shops have too. … [Read more...] about Subaru Seat Bolsters Are Failing. Here’s How to Fix Them (and Make Money)

Trimmer Marlie Wegscheider dies at 79

March 22, 2021 By Nadeem

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Trimmer Marlie James "Jimmy" Wegscheider of Richmond, Virginia, has died at age 79. … [Read more...] about Trimmer Marlie Wegscheider dies at 79

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