Tex Mex Motors Review: This reality TV series stars Mike Coy, Rob Pitts, Jaime Hjelm, El Pasoan Marcos “Scooter” Carrera and Wesley (the master fabricator) as they bring back some old beat-up cars from Mexico to El Paso, Texas and flip them for a good profit. While they try their level best to choose cars that will bring a big profit in small expenses, they often get the short end of the stick, working their hardest to make the best changes possible.
– The Tex Mex Motors Review Does Not Contain Spoilers –
Instagram makeovers are so interesting to watch. Whether it be the carpets, the broken make-up palettes or just a good old-fashioned house renovation, all of these just pop out on screen and tickle that itch inside our brain that loves order in this chaotic world. Netflix decided to cash in on that urge and create this show where people restore cars, and it is fantastic, not just for that reason but because it has so many other things working for them.
First of all, we have to give it to the crew to include at least one woman in the team of mechanics. While there is definitely a shortage, Jaime managed to become one of the most indispensable members of the crew. She was so important that the trailer even showed how her leaving would be a major setback for everyone working. But before delving into the meat of the show, there is something more important to comment on, and it is the storytelling of this series.
While they could have left it to be an incredibly technical show focussing purely on the cars and their components in detail, the element of storytelling was so entertaining. It felt like there was an actual Western film or show, and the camera crew was just pretending to shoot a documentary. Mockumentaries sometimes feel like documentaries, but seeing the vice versa was a complete genre reversal. Adding to the fact, the location and the way it was presented made the Western vibes even stronger as the episodes went past.
Additionally, the people contributing to the storytelling, including all the restoration members, made Tex Mex Motors even more enjoyable. Just like a story in fiction, this show has some tropes between the crew members and the dynamics are just amazing. Like, who would have guessed that a show about restoring cars would have the grumpy x sunshine friendship trope? There would be multiple memes just detailing their interactions because of how hilarious they are.
It also has to be noted that the cars they have chosen are absolute beauties even before they had been restored, and we are able to get a streamlined, clear idea about what the new car would look like. Adding the montages in the middle, it is an absolute treat to watch these people do their thing and work in their element. Moreover, all of these old cars have many memories, and as they’re brought back to their prime, people truly enjoy their value.
There are some chaste microaggressions when it comes to gender and race, but otherwise, their interactions are gold, their work flawless, and the conflict present in their process adds just the right amount of tension for the viewer. In contrast, optimism was still present in order to give audiences and their team a chance to make this a full-time thing. The amount of testosterone and masculinity in this series did make the writer’s eye water, but it was still worth seeing how they all worked together like a well-oiled machine.
Tex Mex Motors Review: Final Thoughts
This writer would suggest that everyone watch Tex Mex Motors because apart from being entertaining, it is also incredibly informative. Before every car they restore, Rob Pitts, who also has a YouTube channel discussing cars, shares the history of each of these vehicles. Additionally, it makes for a great weekend watch. Just to kick back and watch people do hard labour while consuming copious amounts of sodium is the Gen Z version of throwing a small soiree.
For those who love cars, this show will make them go absolutely feral with the visuals because the crew members don’t just talk about superficial things but also take us through their process in detail enough to make viewers feel in on everything they are doing. It is an absolutely brilliant reality television show that also works as a docuseries.
Tex Mex Motors is currently streaming on Netflix. What did you think of this mechanic and car-specific reality TV series? Let us know in the comments below.
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I really love the work you put in making cars…..wish I had the opportunity to part of the crew…..I like making things in my mind come to reality