Category: Features

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

Diesel Performance: Seven Days a Week

Provide recommendations based on prior experiences with different makes and models of performance diesel parts. (Photo courtesy Hot Shot’s Secret)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Editor’s note: This discussion references the EPA and some of its positions, programs and policies regarding diesel vehicle emissions. Learn more at: epa.gov/dera. Performance diesel enthusiasts are a dedicated, active part of the aftermarket that love their vehicles and are excited by… Continue reading Diesel Performance: Seven Days a Week

Combatting the Technician Shortage

Our industry is facing a worker shortage, but there are factors in our favor for winning over new employees.

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. One of the constant issues I hear about from all shops is a shortage of skilled technicians and/or installers. Why is this and how can we work around or with it? Let’s dive in! Q: Why is it so hard to find… Continue reading Combatting the Technician Shortage

Heat & Sound Control: In the Comfort Zone

Take every opportunity to make your customers comfortable. (Photo courtesy Design Engineering Inc.)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. For many drivers, there’s no place better than behind the wheel of their favorite vehicle. Is it possible for custom shops to further enhance that experience? Heat and sound control products deliver a safer, more comfortable cruise. Separately or combined, thermal and… Continue reading Heat & Sound Control: In the Comfort Zone

CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas highlights the space where automobiles and technology converge. (Photo courtesy Consumer Technology Association)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. There’s no doubt that as cars go electric and become laden with more tech, it may be more accurate to consider them electronic devices with tires. That’s why the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is such a hotbed for automakers. While… Continue reading CES 2023: Technology & the Automobile

Off-Road Bumper Sales: Part I

Established manufacturers provide a wide range of choices for consumers. (Photo courtesy Fab Fours Inc.)

This article originally appeared in the May 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. When selling aftermarket bumpers, the approach is simple—the products work better, look better and offer a touch of personalization over stock options. Available for the front and rear of a wide variety of off-road, 4×4 and daily-driver trucks and SUVs, aftermarket bumpers… Continue reading Off-Road Bumper Sales: Part I