It's always fun to read about other auto upholstery shops, especially those that have been around for decades, as their stories provide valuable lessons on how to run a successful and lasting business. Case in point: Check out the September 2016 issue of The Shop magazine for a profile of TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass Ltd., which was founded nearly 60 years ago in Ontario, … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: TM Custom Auto Trim & Glass
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The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Check out the August 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michael Dudley, a former auto upholstery shop owner-turned-assistant professor at McPherson College, the first U.S. school to offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
In a previous article for The Shop magazine, veteran auto trimmer Harry Weimann taught rookies how to replace a foam-back headliner. His latest article deals with the suspended type, which are common in cars manufactured prior to 1974. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson: Suspended Headliners
The Shop Prints Interview with VLF Trimmer
Pick up a copy of the May 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Dan Miller, the master trimmer behind the VLF Force 1's jaw-dropping interior. … [Read more...] about The Shop Prints Interview with VLF Trimmer
Improve Your Shop’s Phone Etiquette
Marketing consultant Tom Smisek recently conducted an informal survey of automotive repair shops to gauge how professional they are over the phone. Based on what he learned, Tom wrote an article providing tips on how shops can improve their phone etiquette, and with it grow their businesses. It’s a must-read for every shop owner and employee. … [Read more...] about Improve Your Shop’s Phone Etiquette
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