The Real Truth Behind Pimp My Ride

Pimp My Ride fans may have believed the MTV show acted like a fairy godmother for car lovers who couldn't afford tricked-out rides. Peek under the hood of this gearhead favorite, however, and instead of finding a shiny V-8 engine, there might be a hamster on a wheel—metaphorically speaking, anyway. There's no arguing Pimp My Ride's popularity and impact on pop culture, but the show's behind-the-scenes reality might make you see it differently.

The process didn't take days, or even weeks, it took months 
The show gives the impression that people got their cars back days later, the paint still wet, but some car owners report it actually took upwards of seven months. Shops had to order parts or make custom details that required time. To top it off, former contestants told Huffington Post that MTV didn't always provide an alternate car for the entire time. One said that they only paid for the first two months—and worse, because of his young age, most reputable companies wouldn't even rent to him. 

Many cars with mechanical issues left with the same problems
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