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Upholstery Lesson 5: Foam Headliners

December 10, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

In his latest article for The Shop, veteran auto upholstery professional Harry Weimann teaches rookies how to properly replace a foam-back headliner. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 5: Foam Headliners

Understanding Auto Business Insurance

October 20, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Just because your auto upholstery shop is insured doesn’t mean your covered for everything. To protect your business from potential losses and liabilities, you need to now exactly what your policy includes and take steps to ensure that it’s exactly what you need. Otherwise, you’re setting yourself up to fail. … [Read more...] about Understanding Auto Business Insurance

Does Your Shop Install Seat Heater Kits?

October 13, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

We're already in the fall season, and winter is just around the corner. If your auto upholstery shop doesn't sell and install seat heaters, you're potentially missing out on a lot of money. … [Read more...] about Does Your Shop Install Seat Heater Kits?

Upholstery Lesson 4: Interior Components

September 15, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Shop, formerly Performance & Hotrod Business magazine, just published the latest installment of "Auto Upholstery 101" — an article series by veteran trimmer Harry Weimann, in which he explains the basics of our craft to interested car enthusiasts and industry rookies. … [Read more...] about Upholstery Lesson 4: Interior Components

Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?

August 5, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

If your auto upholstery business lacks adequate insurance coverage, you’re literally one fire or natural disaster away from total financial ruin. However, things don’t have to be that way. By researching insurance plans, securing adequate coverage and making sure your policy never lapses, you can protect your livelihood and customers’ cars at the same time. If you’re not … [Read more...] about Is Your Auto Upholstery Shop Insured?