*See photos below Shop owner John Diermeier hasn’t been sleeping much the past week or so. Like many small businessmen, Diermeier understands the meaning of the customer is always right. Diermeier, owner of Manawa, Wisconsin-based John’s Custom Auto, has been working on one particular customer’s 1968 Camaro convertible for nearly a year. Now, it’s car… Continue reading Shop Owner Up Against Tight Deadline
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Performance Shop Connects to Consumers Through Corvette Parade
The H.P. Performance staff is excited that they are going to be part of Corvette Adventures at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells again this year…
Veteran Restyler Offers Advice on New Car Shows
*See photos above from Perfetti’s car show display Automotive Concepts ran The Custom Garage powered by Automotive Concepts display at this year’s Twin Cities Auto Show. In an article being printed in THE SHOP‘s June 2018 issue, Automotive Concepts’ sales manager Dino Perfetti reviews the company’s Custom Garage display and offers advice to restylers on attracting attention at new car shows.… Continue reading Veteran Restyler Offers Advice on New Car Shows
Employee Behind Marx Group Rebrand Design Gets Promotion
Marx Group has promoted Samantha Young to associate creative director & digital marketing manager…
Eddie’s Texas Two Step
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following blog was written by Eddie Wieber, a staff member of THE SHOP magazine, during his travels across the country. Ok, we know there are tons of way cool hotrod and auto accessory shops all over the state of Texas and we’re pretty sure each one is worth checking out. But we only… Continue reading Eddie’s Texas Two Step
Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Craig Piggott and River City Rods & Fabrication are set to completely rebuild a 1976 Ford GTB100 for the upcoming SEMA Show. The shop was behind a popular project build at last year’s SEMA Show-a converted 1968 C30 camper that was displayed in the AccuAir project vehicle corral. Plans for the GTB100 include: A complete… Continue reading Iowa Shop to Continue Retro Vibe at SEMA Show
Shop Finds its Niche with Old Broncos
Gateway Bronco, based in Hamel, Illinois, sells early Ford Bronco vehicles that it turns into muscle SUVs…
New Speed Shop Brings Old School Style to Orange, California
Reid’s Rod Parts & More has opened in Orange, California under the ownership of Ron Cambra and Joe Johnson of Cambra Speed Shop. The shop enjoyed its grand re-opening during the first week of March. Cambra received a call late last year from local hot rod parts legend John Reid. Reid was looking to sell… Continue reading New Speed Shop Brings Old School Style to Orange, California
Paint Restoration Shop has Two-Year Waiting List
Matt Howard of Deluxe Customs in Tempe, Arizona, has a lengthy waiting list that has him backed up for years…
Nexen Tire USA Launches Education Portal for Industry Professionals
Nexen Tire USA has launched a new education portal online at NexenACE.com…
3M to Host Celebrity Car Designer at Upcoming Auto Fair
3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and automotive celebrity Mark Oja are teaming up…
Don’t Get Caught in a Liability Trap
Garage Liability versus Garage Keepers Liability is an issue that causes a lot of questions from shop owners. The answers vary based on the insurance agent’s experience with providing these two coverages and properly writing the coverage with an insurer who specializes in garage coverage. About this Sponsored Content Alliant Insurance Services Inc. is the… Continue reading Don’t Get Caught in a Liability Trap
Aldan American Signs Rep Firm to Push Product in 15 States
Carson, California-based Aldan American has hired Considine Sales & Marketing (CSM) to represent its growing line of aftermarket coilovers and suspension products…
Tint World Partners with Modagrafics
Tint World Automotive Styling Centers has partnered with Modagrafics to roll out a new nationwide solution for custom vehicle graphics…
Are Retail Configurators Right for Your Shop?
The April issue of THE SHOP magazine is mailing now…