Ep 1. Grapevine Automotive

Garage Rehab season 1 episode 1 titled "Grapevine Automotive" follows the story of Richard Rawlings, an entrepreneur who travels across America helping struggling automotive garages revamp their business in hopes of making them successful once again. The first episode takes viewers to Grapevine, Texas where Rich connects with a local couple, Matt and Melissa, who are in need of his expertise to turn their stagnant garage into a profitable business.

Matt and Melissa are a married couple who own Grapevine Automotive, a garage that has been struggling to turn a profit for the past five years. The couple invested all their savings into the business and are now in debt and struggling to keep their business afloat. Richard visits the garage to understand the reasons behind the failure of the business and the ways it can be turned around.

Richard quickly identifies several issues plaguing the garage, including poor management, chaotic workspace, obsolete tools and machinery, and lack of professional branding. Richard approaches this challenge head-on and wastes no time in getting to work. He assembles his team and starts by clearing out the clutter, organizing the workspace, repainting the interiors, and installing new equipment.

He also brings in branding experts to help Melissa give the garage a new identity and create a professional brand that can attract more customers. The team strips the walls of old signage and is hard at work designing new logos, floor decals, and business cards.

While Richard rallies his team to transform the garage, he also works closely with Matt and Melissa, going over the garage's finances, and taking measures to keep the business on track post-transformation. Richard's experience in entrepreneurship coaching is evident as he guides Matt and Melissa in improving their communication, management, and customer service skills.

As the garage nears completion, Richard and his team unveil the brand new Grapevine Automotive to Matt and Melissa and the local community. The new design features clean lines, bold graphics, and a modern, yet familiar aesthetic. The new design of the garage, new identity and fresh start received many positive reactions and heaped praise from the locals.

Overall, Garage Rehab's first episode "Grapevine Automotive" is an inspiring story of a couple in a tough spot and how they get back in business with Richard's guidance. Richard's team, impressive expertise in entrepreneurship, marketing, and automotive knowledge are all on full display in this first episode. Viewers can expect an emotional and exciting ride through the ups and downs of transforming struggling garages as the show progresses.