Netflix resurrects "Pimp My Ride" concept

The throwbacks keep coming: A new "Pimp My Ride"-inspired show is rolling onto Netflix streaming this week.

Behind the scenes: This iteration, titled "Resurrected Rides," is hosted by comedian Chris Redd ("Saturday Night Live") and "Pimp My Ride" co-creator Rick Hurvitz will be the executive producer.

Yes, but: The Netflix showrunners learned from the choices that led to the backlash about alleged fakery its predecessor received, which is why Redd signed on to host.

What they're saying: "We [helped] real people and they were able to keep their cars," Redd told Axios.

• "A lot of the folks that we helped were really involved in their communities … those are the things that made me love the show."

Zoom in: Like the MTV series, "Resurrected Rides" features contestants who were picked (via video submission) to have their old cars repaired both mechanically and cosmetically by a team of experts.

• Redd said he also wanted to add comedic elements like pranks and roasting, reminiscent of another MTV hit from the 2000s, "Punk'd."

My thought bubble: I like how the show leans into the expertise of the crew members in each episode, so it feels like we're learning a lot about the mechanics in addition to the people they're helping.

What's next: "Resurrected Rides" premieres Wednesday on Netflix.