Where Is Roadworthy Rescues Filmed? Vice Grip Garage Location Update

The reality show Roadworthy Rescues was filmed in different locations, such as Kentucky, Detroit, and North Carolina.

The show is about Derek Bieri, who takes old cars from non-running derelicts and renovates them. The first season premiered on September 28, 2022, and it has also been renewed for a second season. The show also features Derek’s wife, Jessica Bieri; the couple also runs a YouTube channel called Vice Grip Garage.

The channel has garnered 1.4 million subscribers, and he has 206k car enthusiasts following him on Instagram. His wife, Jessica, also has an impressive following of 46,3k on Instagram under the handle @hello_jessica_b.

Where Is Roadworthy Rescues Filmed?

Roadworthy Rescues is filmed in different locations including Detroit, Kentucky, South Dakota Black Hills, and North Carolina. 

In episode five of the show, Derek tries to remove a 1964 Chevy Bel Air out from a Kentuckyfield and into his shop. He and his brother also plan to swap the Bel Air’s tired 283 V8 for a 350 small-block. These locations are shown in different episodes of the show.

Episode six of the show features the Black Hills of South Dakota. In the episode, he and his brother Sean reassemble a 20-year-old 1979 Chevrolet K5 Blazer.

The season finale of the show was filmed in North Carolina, where Derek travels to the last standing AMC dealership.

Why Did Vice Grip Garage Location Change To Tennessee?

Derek Bieri and his wife Jessica Bieri shifted their shop location from Minnesota to Tennessee.

The Bieris of Vice Grip Garage explained on their YouTube channel that they changed their location to Tennessee for several reasons, such as savings, convenience, and a better and safer location to raise kids.

Derek has explained that the cost of living between Minnesota and Tennessee has a huge difference. After moving to Tennessee, they saved a tremendous amount of money, plus the state does not charge income tax.

The couple decided to relocate because they desired a different lifestyle for their children. They wanted their kids to grow up in a similar environment where they could experience running outside and playing on dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Minnesota has beautiful locations to raise a family, but it is not normal to drive a snowmobile on the property, whereas in Tennessee it would be deemed normal.

In the video, the couple mentioned that the weather was the deciding factor in their change of location. The filming of videos for his YouTube channel is limited due to the freezing temperatures. Moving to Tennessee has helped him to create numerous videos that can satisfy his viewers, as he has mentioned that viewers are his top priority.

The last reason for Derek and his family to move to Tennessee is due to its convenient location. Compared to their previous location, the current one has helped them be close to their family and has helped Derek visit several big events related to his profession.

Meet Roadworthy Rescues Cast Derek Bieri and His Wife

Derek Bieri is a 38-year-old car enthusiast and YouTube personality. Jessica Bieri is the wife of Derek since 2008.

Derek is known to upload videos on YouTube under the channel Vice Grip Garage, where he shares videos regarding budget builds, rescues, and how-tos for the common folk.

Derek learned his skills from his father and grandfather, and he considers himself an old-school mechanic.

Derek and his wife Jessica Bieri have been married for 14 years. But they have been together for 22 years.

The couple has welcomed three children, all of whom are boys.

Jessica is also involved in his work and is the co-owner of Vice Grip Garage. The woman has been featured in some of his videos. According to Jessica’s Facebook profile, she is the CEO and co-owner of Vice Grip Garage.

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