Pimp My Ride but make it petty larceny.
Season 1 • Episode 13
LatestMagic man bill.i.am steals martyn's practical van and pulls a magical makeover out of the hat, while dean nicks his mum debbie's car and adds a little sunshine to it.
People secretly pinch cars belonging to friends and family to surprise them with a shock makeover from the carjackers team - Matt, Sophie, rob and their crew of vehicle experts and modifiers.
Production
Surprisingly slick transformations for a hidden-camera show.
Writing
Genuine chemistry between the crew sells the prank premise.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a mid-2010s wave of British makeover-prank hybrids like 'The Job Interview' and 'In Disguise'.
The show's one-season run suggests either too much legal paperwork or not enough car owners willing to be victims.
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