What’s the Story?

In each episode of OVERHAULIN', a team of mechanics and automotive designers collaborate to renovate a car enthusiast's vehicle without the person's knowledge. With the help of friends or family members, crew members stage a fake auto theft, bring the car back to their shop, and spend the next week redoing every aspect until the vehicle is in perfect condition. In one episode, for example, the crew went after a 1970 Mustang owned by a schoolteacher and father of three. Over the next eight days, the car was stripped down to its frame, repaired where needed, and then put back together using top-of-the line parts and given a custom paint job. Host Chris Jacobs pretended to be a detective investigating the car theft, talking to the owner on the phone several times.

Is It Any Good?

At 60 minutes, the episodes feel a little bit long. While viewers see a lot of work being accomplished, there's not enough variety or detail to keep it interesting, despite the camera's frequent jump cuts and the hosts' high-pitched enthusiasm. Kids with a particular interest in cars -- especially body work and design -- will find some good stuff here. But everyone else might find rehab shows with more flash or personality more to their liking.

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TV Show Details

TV rating

TV-G

Network

TLC

Cast

Adrienne Janic
Chris Jacobs
Chip Foose

Genre

Reality TV

Where to watch

TLC, DVD

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