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Overhaulin'

(Rated TV-G, Reality TV, Starring Adrienne Janic, Chris Jacobs, Chip Foose, Where to watch: TLC, DVD)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cars get shined up, but this show's still dull.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Overall, the show is about surprising someone with a gift of a rehabbed car, emphasizing the value of good design and hard work. But the method entails faking a theft and tricking the owner, and the crew is mostly male and Caucasian.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Fake auto theft.

  • Sexy stuff:

    Very mild jokes -- like "that's one nice rear end!" -- when talking about a car's bumper.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Lots of car-related brands appear in the background and are discussed and emphasized onscreen -- Ford, 3M, Armorall, BF Goodrich, etc.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Overhaulin'

Parents need to know that this surprise car-renovation show is based on a somewhat iffy premise. With the permission of family members, the crew pretends to steal the featured vehicle and follows up with pranks throughout the week while they work on it. While the owners are understandably upset initially (and it's hard to watch them experience the fake theft), they're always happy to get their updated vehicles in the end. Overall, the pranksters take a gentle approach and don't milk the joke too intensely. Lots of automotive brands are featured, along with major car fetishism.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about cars. Why are some people so fascinated by cars? Do you think it's important to have a car that looks nice? What would be the coolest thing to have in your car? How much money do you think it takes to fix up these cars? Do you think some owners are disappointed that they didn't get to work on the cars themselves? Why do you think the crew pretends to steal the car, rather than just announce to the owners what they're planning to do?
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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0
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