Category: Features

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

Workplace Safety Tips for Auto Shops

The following safety tips were provided by Plant-Tours.com Various safety hazards can make working in an auto shop dangerous. While working with heavy machinery or hazardous materials, you must be safe and take the necessary precautions. Common Occupational Hazards and Their Effects Auto shops are prone to safety hazards. Here are examples of the most… Continue reading Workplace Safety Tips for Auto Shops

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will induct Tony George and Tim Cindric as the Class of 2023, the museum announced. Cindric currently serves as president of Team Penske. Cindric has overall management responsibility for Team Penske’s racing operations which includes teams competing in the NTT IndyCar Series, the NASCAR Cup Series, the IMSA… Continue reading Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2023

Anchor Points: Selling Aftermarket Winches

Spend extra time with drivers new to off-roading so they are safe and confident when they hit the trail. (Photo courtesy Warn Industries)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. Increased interest in off-roading and overlanding means increased interest in the accessories that make trips on the trail safer and more enjoyable. Recovery winches fit that description. Available for a wide range of vehicles and with various features and accessories, winches are a… Continue reading Anchor Points: Selling Aftermarket Winches

Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

With cars like this selling for less than $15,000, many owners are having shops restore them as police or fire chief vehicles to have a little more fun with them.

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. We recently bought an original 1927 Oakland for $9,500—that was $6,500 more than we paid for a 1917 Oakland in the fall of 2016. Our “new” car had its original paint and upholstery and 28,000 original miles. It also came to us with… Continue reading Living Legends: Pre-War Projects On the Rise

Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems

Establish a strong relationship with your clutch suppliers. (Photo courtesy mcleodracing.com)

This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP. The continued excitement around manual shifting from a loyal group of racers and street enthusiasts means the clutch market remains strong, even amid all the new developments happening with automatic transmissions. In fact, the clutch market is seeing plenty of advancements of its… Continue reading Hold Me Tight: Performance Clutch Systems