Of course its a real junk yard. You can tell because its about an acre or two in size, with twin open-air workshops, has 2 argos for pullinig parts & nothing bigger or heavier, and features seating for TV hosts. You know, like every single other junk yard out there.
SHOW Started over the pond, The Concept is the Gold though, when they brought to usa ran into more issues. BUT, the Series has drawn Many to the YT folks know today