Ep 1. Jacob's Automotive

In the first episode of season 2 of Garage Rehab, Richard Rawlings, the proprietor of the famed Gas Monkey Garage, takes on yet another challenge in Jacob's Automotive in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. The titular Jacob is a passionate mechanic with a respectable customer base, but his shop is in dire need of some TLC.

Rawlings and his team arrive to find a cluttered and cramped workspace. The shop's equipment is outdated and jumbled, and there is little room for Jacob and his employees to move around. Jacob has some fantastic pieces of machinery, including a 1966 Chevrolet El Camino SS, a classic car that is a jewel in the shop's crown. Rawlings knows that Jacob has the dedication and skill to succeed, but his shop needs a significant overhaul if it is to compete with other automotive businesses in the area.

Rawlings and his team immediately get to work tearing down the clutter and implementing new design ideas. They remove old machinery, creating a new, spacious floorplan while also keeping classic elements of the original space intact. One significant change Rawling implements is something Jacob never thought possible – he creates a new paint booth right in the shop, which includes a direct-to-metal painting system.

The renovation takes two weeks to complete, and Rawlings, Jacob, and his employees are all eager to see the finished product. The new space is significantly brighter and more inviting than the original shop, with new lights and bright blue paint giving the entire space a clean, modern look. Rawlings installs new lifts for Jacob to work on cars, and the team fits the shop with brand new storage and organizational systems.

As a final touch, Rawlings also arranges for Jacob's prized El Camino to be wrapped with the Garage Rehab logo and to be featured in the prominent car show he and his team put on to showcase the newly renovated shop. Throughout the project, it is clear that Rawlings has a profound respect for Jacob and his hard work as a skilled mechanic. He knows that Jacob's work is the backbone of the shop, and he did everything he could to make sure that the renovation would help Jacob's business grow.

The episode ends with a heartwarming reveal when Jacob is finally shown the completed shop. Jacob is thrilled with the outcome and can hardly believe the transformation. He is moved to tears by the thought that someone cares enough about his work and his business to invest so much into it.

In conclusion, this episode of Garage Rehab successfully shows another instance of Rawlings and his team turning a struggling automotive business into a thriving one. With new designs, new equipment, and a bit of TLC, Jacob's Automotive is ready to compete with the best of them in Goodlettsville, TN. Fans of the show and automotive enthusiasts alike will appreciate this episode's focus on design, technology, and the human element of a business's success.