Category: Features

The latest feature articles about the automotive aftermarket from THE SHOP.

Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

The tuner market is evolving as computer systems become more complex. (Photo courtesy Hypertech)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Tuners and programmers are an important part of the specialty aftermarket, providing vehicle customization options for everything from track days to towing. Far beyond simple power enhancers, many of today’s products deliver a full menu of individualized settings to control everything from… Continue reading Dialed In with Tuners & Programmers

Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

The Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer (AHF), headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, provides support services for young patients and their families nationwide. (Photo courtesy AHF)

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. In October 2006, Austin Hatcher Osborn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of brain and spinal tumors called atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (ATRT). The oncologist explained to parents Jim and Amy Jo Osborn that the fatality rate was 100%. Currently, ATRT… Continue reading Inspiration & Empowerment: Inside the Austin Hatcher Foundation

Understanding Payroll

This article originally appeared in the June 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Payroll, typically the biggest expense for most specialty automotive aftermarket shops, has come a long way since its creation in 1913. The 16th Amendment gives Congress the “power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.” The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938… Continue reading Understanding Payroll