A Chapter Worth Remembering
Over the years, Hub City Body Shop has taken on just about every kind of project imaginable, but one chapter stands out as especially memorable. For three months, the shop became part of the TV show Car Chasers, giving the entire Hub City team a firsthand look at what it takes to flip cars for television.
The opportunity to work on Car Chasers came through longtime family friends of Dan's. The show followed the real process of restoring and flipping vehicles, asking the question everyone wants answered: Is it actually hard to flip cars and make a profit? What made the experience challenging was balancing the shop's everyday work, keeping Lubbock's vehicles on the road, while meeting the demands of television production.
What TV Doesn't Always Show
Working on Car Chasers was exciting, but it wasn't glamorous. For those three months, the shop operated nearly 24 hours a day. Painting often took place overnight after hours, as the team worked against tight timelines to keep both Hub City customers and Car Chasers projects on track. Some projects pushed the limits of time, skill, and endurance.
It was fun. It was stressful. And it required the same discipline and attention to detail that Hub City Body Shop brings to every vehicle that comes through the garage.
One project from the show still stands out above the rest: the legendary Naked '57 Chevy. Stripped down and rebuilt with care, it became one of Dan's most rewarding builds—not because it was for television, but because it reflected what Hub City believes in most: doing the job right, even when it's hard.
The Same Standards, On and Off Camera
While Car Chasers gave viewers a glimpse into the world of flipping cars, the heart of the work never changed. Whether it was a classic headed for the screen or a family vehicle coming in after an accident, the standards stayed the same.
At Hub City Body Shop, every repair is handled with integrity and respect because we know the car isn't the most important part. The people are.
Lubbock is built on hard-working folks: farmers, oilfield crews, teachers, first responders, and families who keep West Texas moving. As a family-owned shop celebrating 20 years in business, Hub City Body Shop is proud to serve the people who serve this community. We're locally owned, family driven, and deeply rooted here—not a corporate chain, but your neighbors.
From the Garage to the Community
Working on Car Chasers reinforced something we've always known: craftsmanship matters, pressure reveals character, and trust is earned one job at a time. The lessons learned during those long nights and demanding builds still guide how we operate today.
That's why we take the time to do repairs correctly. Why we communicate clearly. Why we treat customers fairly. Because at the end of the day, this isn't just about fixing cars—it's about taking care of the people who depend on them.
To see more from this chapter of Hub City history, watch the latest episode of Stories from the Garage on YouTube to hear Dan reminisce on the experience of working on Car Chasers.
Whether the cameras are rolling or not, Hub City Body Shop shows up the same way—every single time.