Monterey Video is a digital media channel based in Florida. It was started in 1999 as a consulting company in the garage of the founder. The founder's name is Jerome Daily and he was a racecar driver before starting the company. He began by recording video of his repairs and selling them online. Soon, the demand grew for his products and he decided to start his own television channel.
In 2001, the company began offering a variety of programming online that was available for download or streaming. The channel still offers various formats including documentaries and reality television series. It formerly only reached the Florida market but now it has grown to include over 20 countries worldwide.
Shows include Mechanic's Mind and Miami Muscle Shop. Miami Muscle Shop, for example, features Jett. Jett owns a repair shop on the popular Miami strip where he specializes in repairing exotic vehicles for wealthy individuals. The audience is treated to inside knowledge of how the company repairs, paints, customizes, and sells high quality vehicles.
Mechanic's Mind is centered around the tools and tricks of being a mechanic. It aims to be educational for its viewers. The target demographic is mechanics between the ages of 18 and 60 years old. The show's host is Shane Knowlty and he is a professional mechanic who used to work for Ford Motors. He helped design the F-150 motor and many other models for other companies. The show has received good reviews from critics and will continue for at least one more season.