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The show is just like every other show. To much BS drama.
I watched it the other day when they overhauled that girl's comet. They do great work on the cars, but they say that their under a time crunch and don't show how they do all the different custom work. Instead they'll  show about 30 min of each show to just how their pranking the people.
Its definitly not the best car show. If they would just cut all the BS and show more of the work being done to help teach people on how to Overhaul a car themselves, then it might be the best show out there.

One word summed up for this whole show, scripted.

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GMC wrote:

No its not. And I don't like to be called a brown noser. I prefer Ass Kisser or AssHat.
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The only credit I will give this show was probably the first few episodes but as it went along, you can tell how scripted the show got, it was ridiculous. I wouldn't be surprised if the owner's of the vehicles that were "stolen" were actually given lines to read. 99% of the show is about pranking and going, "Haha we're belittling the owners to the point of them breaking down!" which oddly goes against whoever said this show is a family show. I guess we're teaching our kids that it's a good idea to lie to someone and that it's really funny to see them crying. 1% of the show actually shows them working on the car which is the actual interesting part of it. Like I said before, scripted.

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No way is the show scripted.  I'm pretty sure it's improvised on the fly.  That is why it's so thrilling to watch.

Clueless?  You Sir (or madame), are erroneous.

I have followed and transcribed the show since its' meak begining.  Why come to a forum for a show only to berate it?  I've spoken to Adrienne Janic, the lady you so callously call "the host", and she is a national treasure.  I know for a fact the show is not scripted.  If they are not coming up with it on the fly, then tell me, why the ludicrous plotlines?  Why the unexplained twists?  The ones that keep me on the edge of my seat with a stitch in my side.  Personally I feel they should only concentrate on the plot and turn it into a reality sitcom to drive up ratings.  If I wanted to learn about cars I'd go down to my local garage and talk to Biff.  This is edutainment.  This folks, is where it's at.

oh how clueless can you be?;

When my husband's 76 Chevy Van was being Overhauled, my sister give me the great idea of writing down day-to-day events that transpired BEFORE my husband actually saw the van on Overhaulin.  Believe me, it was no way scripted.  If you would like to read the exciting adventure my family and I took just let me know and I will e-mail you the details.

Okay, I will go there now and enter my notes.  It's really long but hope you enjoy it.

I am trying to find out the color and paint manufactirer for a Skylark that was overhauled in the 2nd season. It is I believe either a mango or Tangerine candy but I am not able to find out does anyone know how I could get the paint code info.

I really loved the show.

Chip is an amazing designer and he always has great visions of how cars should look like as soon as they come in. As an artist myself... I appreciate that first of all.

The next thing I like was the fact that the crew always gave the cars the best they had to offer. Nothing was second rate... and you could really see that quality feel in their work.... it happens when u let professionals be professionals and do what they do best.

The show is all about show casing what each and every person can do and offer, to show off their individual and particular talent, Chip for instance.
What he has is amazing, he has quite literally a god given talent for design otherwise he would not have been entered into the Hot Rod hall of fame would he!!
I agree that some shows appear to be scripted, there is no way any person would act like that (I'm a Police officer, trust me they don’t!) after finding out their vehicle had been stolen.
Some appear quite genuine and honestly and truly moved because they have been given something they have always dreamed of.
The show is entertaining, it is down to the individual to make up their own mind if they like it, it certainly does not teach children how to lie or cheat.
I believe the show should be taken for what it is and that is what I have already said it is a SHOW CASE for people’s talents.
The show has become a success and that is quite honestly annoying people. I'm sure that if a person with the necessary skills that were used within a show and for that matter host one, they  would act and talk and quite honestly big them selves up just like they all do and quite rightly so.
Every person appearing on the shows works very hard, this is very apparent by the build quality at the end. We have all heard of Charley Hutton, we have all seen his work on another show, we all know how hard he works and someone like that is genuinely honest and kind.
Keep it up, it's not to every bodies taste or liking but that's up to the individual isn't it?

Cheers

Hi, first post, just had to comment on this thread. This show is slightly scripted, the people sign papers and agree to terms, agree to go along with the "pranks", etc. a few weeks in advance. because they are the legal owners of the cars, the overhaulin staff cannot just take a car and start tearing it apart, legally. I personaly know the father of one person that was on the show and he explained the entire process. 90% of the show is just product plugs anyways. this is america guys... EVERYTHING you watch on tv is scripted.