Car S.O.S
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14 Seasons · 139 Episodes · Premiered February 7, 2013
We Brits love our cars but, just like any relationship, sometimes things can get a little rusty. Meet master mechanic Fuzz Townshend and radio and TV presenter Tim Shaw, a petrol-head pair who undertake dramatic automobile interventions across the UK, hoping to return some much-loved motors to their former glory. With a tight deadline to turn each job around without the owners knowing, find out how these neglected classics fell in need of a little loving care – and what Fuzz and Tim can do to get them back on the road.
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Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
10 episodes
E01
The Fiat Fiasco
Thu, Feb 7 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz meet Jeremy, who lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident. Can they give Jeremy's Fiat Spider the makeover it desperately needs?
E02
Phoenix Jeep
Thu, Feb 14 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz embark on a rapid renovation project to surprise Dick Masters, the owner of a US Army Jeep that survived World War II only to be damaged in an arson attack.
E03
Beetle Mania
Thu, Feb 21 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim attempt to renovate 'Boris', a Volkswagen Beetle that may once have been a beauty but soon found itself rusting in the garage.
E04
Cosworth in Crisis
Thu, Feb 28 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend come to the rescue of Darren's 1986 Ford Cosworth, which was neglected after a family tragedy
E05
Anglia Angels
Thu, Mar 7 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim encounter the Hutchings-Clarke family, who all drive Ford Anglias except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine. Will the guys manage to restore it?
E06
The Rover's Return
Thu, Mar 14 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Rover-lover Steve's health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6. Can Tim and Fuzz beat the odds and save Steve's beloved car?
E07
Triumph of the Stag
Thu, Mar 21 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Portsmouth on a mission to rescue injured former navy diver Morgan's 1976 Triumph Stag and, hopefully, put a smile back on his face
E08
Austin Re-Powered
Thu, Mar 28 2013 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim visit Suffolk to secretly restore a charismatic but worn-out 1928 Austin 12 Tourer: 'a mobster's car' as Tim puts it
E09
Zodiac Come Back
Thu, Apr 4 2013 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to revive an ageing Ford Zodiac. They plan to help the owner get behind the wheel of his beloved car for the first time in 20 years, but tensions soon arise.
E10
Lotus Flowers
Thu, Apr 11 2013 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim are off to Warwickshire to spruce up a 1970 Lotus Elan, whose ex-racing driver owner has a painful spinal injury that has prevented him from maintaining the vehicle
Season 2
10 episodes
E01
MG Miracle
Mon, Mar 24 2014 8:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Cheshire to answer an SOS call about a 1938 MG TA, whose owner is unable to restore it to a roadworthy state due to illness.
E02
Start the Dart
Mon, Mar 31 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz are off to Berkshire to give some TLC to a forgotten 1960s sports classic, a Daimler SP250, known as the Dart, which has been gathering dust in a shed for over 10 years
E03
Cortina Conundrum
Mon, Apr 7 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz must restore a Ford Cortina GT that has seen better days, but when they arrive at the lock-up where it is kept, they find that the vehicle is little more than a well-preserved body shell
E04
A Porsche Puzzle
Mon, Apr 7 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim race against the clock to restore a 1980s Porsche 911 from East Anglia that has seen better days. The car is suffering from an almost terminal case of rust and is collapsing in on itself.
E05
Land Rover Legend
Mon, Apr 14 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim head to South Yorkshire to tackle an ever-lengthening list of mechanical problems suffered by a Series 1 Land Rover, a family heirloom that has been off the road for 16 years
E06
Danish Dilemma
Mon, Apr 21 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz embark on their first continental car rescue as they head over to Denmark to fix a 1968 Volvo Amazon, a Scandinavian classic that's been in the same family for over 45 years
E07
The Herald Angels
Mon, Apr 28 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Cornwall to save a poorly 1970 Triumph Herald, a much-cherished motor that has been left standing in a garage for over four years due to its owner's tragic family circumstances
E08
Morris Traveller Mayday
Mon, May 5 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim head to Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire to help Richard and Tracy finish restoring a 1968 Morris Traveller for their son Justin
E09
Campervan Challenge
Mon, May 12 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Hartlepool in the north east of England, where they hope to cheer up car enthusiast Brian by secretly restoring his cherished 1971 classic VW bay-window campervan
E10
Escort RS in Distress
Mon, May 19 2014 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim travel to Dorset to restore Adrian's 1980s Ford Escort RS 1600i, which has been gathering dust in a damp garage for seven years. Can the duo bring the vehicle back to peak condition?
Season 3
10 episodes
E01
Stirling Moss Sprite Special
Thu, Apr 9 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz fix up a historic Austin Healey Sprite, which has been in a garage since 1968, so that Sir Stirling Moss, who raced in it at Sebring in the USA in 1962, can get back behind the wheel
E02
E-Type Emergency
Thu, Apr 16 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Ill health turned caretaker Mick's childhood dream of owning a Jaguar E-Type into a nightmare, and now his 60s supercar has seen better days. Tim and Fuzz try to get his iconic car back on the road.
E03
Tim's Golf GTI Obsession
Thu, Apr 23 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim are in Hampshire to repair a 1982 VW Golf GTI Mk1 that has been kept in a garage since a road accident in 2001. But they have different ideas about how the finished car should look.
E04
Little Black Corvette
Thu, Apr 30 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Essex to rescue a 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that has been off the road for years. But back at the workshop, they discover it might be a bigger job than they'd anticipated.
E05
Skyline Sensation
Thu, May 7 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
In Hampshire, Tim and Fuzz convert an accident-damaged 1995 Nissan Skyline GTR that has been kept in a shed from a sorry-looking nightmare into a street racer's dream for its owner, petrolhead Kim
E06
Awesome Audi
Thu, May 14 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Barry from Brighton dreams of restoring his 1984 Audi UR Quattro but the vehicle has been under a tarpaulin cover for 10 years. Tim and Fuzz visit the south coast to bring the car back to its best.
E07
Morgan Mayhem
Thu, May 21 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Northumberland to rescue a 1934 Morgan F4 three-wheeler, one of the most successful lightweight cars from the early days of motoring, which has been in a shed for over 50 years
E08
Alfa Romeo Renaissance
Thu, May 28 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim encounter a beloved 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia Spider, a two-seater convertible that has been kept in a dusty barn in Essex since its owner's plans to restore it ground to a halt
E09
Lancia Reborn
Thu, Jun 4 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Fuzz and Tim try to restore a high-end car, a 1967 Lancia Flavia coupé, that has been hidden away for over 30 years in a Rochdale garage, but the rebuild culminates in a race against the clock
E10
Vive La Citroën
Thu, Jun 11 2015 7:00 AM GMT+0000
45 min
Tim and Fuzz are off to Eastbourne in East Sussex to take on an iconic French front-wheel drive car, a 1954 Citroën Traction Avant belonging to former watchmaker and classic car lover Andrew
Season 4
10 episodes
E01
Volvo P1800
Thu, Apr 7 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend return for a new series of secret fix-ups. First, they transform a rusty old Volvo P1800... with a little help from Sir Roger Moore.
E02
AC Aceca
Thu, Apr 14 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz visit Leeds to restore a rare AC Aceca, a beautiful but little-known British sports car that has been kept and loved by its owner since the early 1970s but is now rotting away in a garage.
E03
BMW 2002 Turbo
Thu, Apr 21 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
79 year old boy racer Raymond has owned a rare BMW two – double 0 – two turbo for over 30 years.
E04
Datsun 240Z
Thu, Apr 28 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz are off to West Sussex to rescue an iconic 1970s motor - the mighty Datsun 240z.
E05
Range Rover Vogue SE
Thu, May 5 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim & Fuzz give a Range Rover a new lease of life that puts a spring back in the step of Margaret.
E06
Mazda MX-5
Thu, May 12 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Paul contracted a life threatening condition which halted his ambitions for his old Mazda MX5.
E07
Singer Le Mans
Thu, May 19 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A 1934 Singer Le Mans owned by a 70 year old farmer is pulled out by Tim and Fuzz and renovated.
E08
Vauxhall Astra GTE
Thu, May 26 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim & Fuzz restore a car back to its best and a man's love for original 80s hot hatches.
E09
Mini Cooper S
Thu, Jun 2 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz head to the South coast and Eastbourne to secretly restore a 1962 Mini Cooper S.
E10
Tim and Fuzz's Greatest Hits
Thu, Jun 9 2016 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz go on a road trip around Britain to revisit some of the cars from the past four series.
Season 5
10 episodes
E01
Mercedes – Benz 230SL
Thu, Mar 16 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz have taken on a famous German roadster from the 60s, a Mercedes 230SL. The car belongs to petrol head John who bought it as a restoration project. Unfortunately when John suffered a heart attack the task of getting the Mercedes was too much and the iconic car was left abandoned. Now Tim and Fuzz have the job of getting this aging motor back on the road but it may turn out to be the worst car they have ever picked up.
E02
Jaguar MK2
Thu, Mar 23 2017 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz race the clock to secretly restore an owner's beloved Jag. Neglected for two decades, it's a tough challenge. Can they fix it up without him knowing?
E03
Aston Martin DB6
Thu, Mar 30 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz meet Steve, whose health problems have left him unable to restore his beloved Aston Martin. Can they surprise him by secretly fixing it up?
E04
Fiat Dino
Thu, Apr 6 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz gets his hands on a Ferrari racing engine for the first time as he and Tim secretly fix up a car lover's Dino. Can they return this clapped-out coupe to its former glory?
E05
Renault 5 GT Turbo
Thu, Apr 13 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Serious illness sadly stopped Ben from restoring his dream Renault 5 GT Turbo. Can Tim and Fuzz surprise him by secretly fixing up his legendary hot hatch?
E06
Fiat 500
Thu, Apr 20 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A small car turns out to be a big challenge for Tim and Fuzz as they secretly fix up a 1967 Fiat 500. Can they breathe new life into owner Duncan's Italian icon?
E07
Sunbeam Alpine
Thu, Apr 27 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz pull out all the stops as they secretly help ex-mechanic Ray get his beloved 1960s British classic back on the road.
E08
Caterham 7
Thu, May 4 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz secretly restore a husband and father's beloved two-seater track car as a special thank you from his wife.
E09
Austin Tilly Truck
Thu, May 11 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz meet 89-year-old ex-soldier Ted who needs a hand to conserve the World War II Austin 10 utility truck he's been using on his farm for 60 years.
E10
Mazda RX-7
Thu, May 18 2017 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
A Japanese sports car with an unusual engine presents Tim and Fuzz with a major challenge. Can they get charity worker Conor's much-loved Mazda back on the road?
Season 6
10 episodes
E01
MGA Roadster
Thu, Mar 8 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz are in Northern Ireland to take on one of the most challenging cars they have ever encountered: a 1959 MGA Roadster that has been rusting in a damp barn for almost 40 years. The car belongs to former engineer Billy, whose life was turned upside down several years ago when his son and daughter-in-law were drowned on their honeymoon in South Africa. The team manage to bring the car back from the brink after the show's biggest salvage operation to date, and the boys enlist the help of actor James Nesbitt as a special guest when the time comes to present Billy with his newly restored vehicle.
E02
Lancia Delta Integrale
Thu, Mar 15 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz pick up Italian car nut Gary's 1994 Lancia Integrale Evo II. It's a World rally champ that is so rusty that the boys are pushed to their limits. However when tragedy strikes the entire restoration takes on a very different meaning.
E03
VW Karmann Ghia
Thu, Mar 22 2018 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
VW Karmann Ghia: Tim and Fuzz pick up car mad Lee's stylish 1965 German classic. Illness stopped Lee from restoring his dream car. So what will he make of their secret fix-up?
E04
Triumph GT6
Thu, Mar 29 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz pick up Andrew's 1971 Triumph GT6, a classic British two seater sports car. This sleek coupe with its powerful straight six two litre engine was Triumph's answer to its rivals MGB GT and is now a desirable classic. However, with petrol head Andrew struggling with the effects of Marfan's syndrome restoring his own car is now impossible. The Car SOS team step in to try and save the day.
E05
Citroen DS
Thu, Apr 5 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take a trip to Northern France to collect 94 year old wartime hero Roger's 1968 Citroen DS, a car he has owned since new. Known as the most beautiful car ever made the iconic DS was once a real head turner, however after decades in a barn Roger's car is long past it's sell by date. Tim and Fuzz struggle with the cars radical design features and once again race against time to reveal this very special car back to its unsuspecting owner.
E06
Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Thu, Apr 12 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz have picked up Adam's 1984 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, a famous Japanese off-roader. This powerful car set the standard for 4x4 vehicles taking on the competition with its 4 litre, straight 6 engine. Adam bought the car and used it as his daily driver but when engine problems took the car off the road he was unable to repair it after developing a potentially life limiting disorder. Now the Car SOS boys have stepped in to get Adam's dream car back on the road and put a smile back on his face.
E07
Peugeot 205 GTI
Thu, Apr 19 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on their first ever rally car, a 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi that turns out to not be all that it purports to be. The car belongs to veterinary surgeon Jeremy a once keen amateur rally driver whose racing ambitions were curtailed when his wife developed brain cancer. Former Monte Carlo winner and race legend Paddy Hopkirk joins the team to give Jeremy a day to remember.
E08
Subaru Impreza
Thu, Apr 26 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a Japanese rally car belonging to a man unable to work on it due to a degenerative back condition.
E09
Messerschmitt kr200
Thu, May 3 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz hope to surprise bubble car owner Sam with a secret fix-up of his much-loved Messerschmitt. But the tiny car proves a big challenge for the boys.
E10
Ford Capri RS 3.1
Thu, May 10 2018 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz have taken on the task of restoring a 1974 Mk1 Ford Capri. Its owner, 53 year old Helen, is a lifelong petrol head who bought her dream car nearly 8 years ago with the plan to strip it down and do a full nut and bolt rebuild. However after a terrible accident Helen was left with heart problems and in constant pain from severe rheumatoid arthritis and the restoration of her Capri was put on hold. Daughter Rebecca and son Rob called Car SOS to help put their mother's car back on the road and the gleam back in her eye.
Season 7
10 episodes
E01
Triumph TR4
Thu, Feb 28 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on 63 year old Kel's 1962 Triumph TR4. Kel bought his beloved British roadster back in the 1970s and it became the car of his youth, he simply couldn't be parted from it - even when it finally gave up the ghost and ended up in storage - it was never far from his thoughts.
E02
Toyota Celica
Thu, Mar 7 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore one of the first Japanese sports coupes to find success on the global market - but find that the car is now so rare, spare parts are almost impossible to find.
E03
Lotus Elise
Thu, Mar 14 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz steal away cancer patient Jenny's 1997 Lotus Elise as they try to put a smile back on her face by secretly fixing up her much-loved motor.
E04
Ford Model A
Thu, Mar 21 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz have travelled to Milton Keynes to try and rescue Craig's 1930 Ford Model A, an historic car with an impressive pedigree.
E05
Peugeot 504
Thu, Mar 28 2019 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz have taken on a 1972 Peugeot 504 cabriolet - a rare French grand tourer that is considered by many to be the most beautifully designed car that Peugeot ever produced.
E06
Talbot Sunbeam Lotus
Thu, Apr 4 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz rescue the rusting wreck of a rare Talbot Sunbeam Lotus belonging to a former firefighter in Forfar, who was forced to give up his job and driving due to a back injury.
E07
VW T4 Campervan
Thu, Apr 11 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The boys pick up a 1991 VW T4 Campervan. Its owner has recently suffered with cancer and his wife hopes restoring it will bring a ray of light to his life.
E08
Lamborghini Espada
Thu, Apr 18 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz get to grips with a 1971 Lamborghini Espada, belonging to a Derbyshire man whose hopes of restoring it were dashed by heath issues.
E09
Ford Escort MK1 Mexico
Thu, Apr 25 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a 1972 Ford Escort Mexico belonging to a Jersey resident with blood cancer and tuberculosis, but find some parts of the car are not salvageable.
E10
Citroen 2CV
Thu, May 2 2019 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz secretly restore a 1983 Citroen 2CV, only to find it has already been stripped down to its component parts.
Season 8
9 episodes
E01
Porsche 356
Thu, Mar 12 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz help Trevor, whose recent diagnosis means he's unable to finish his restoration. But his 1964 Porsche is by far the worst car they've ever taken on.
E02
Healey 3000
Thu, Mar 19 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The guys head to County Durham to secretly fix-up an Austin Healey for John, who has Parkinson's disease - and set out to make his classic car dreams come true.
E03
Lotus Esprit
Thu, Mar 26 2020 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
This time the boys travel to Benfleet in Essex to pick up a real 1970s supercar, a Lotus Esprit S1, a car made famous when it transformed into a submarine in the James Bond movie 'The Spy Who Loved Me'. When the boys arrive to pick it up they discover that rather than being one of the most eye-catching British sports cars ever constructed, they have a really tatty car that hasn't been started for 20 years on their hands. The car was once the pride and joy of Gary, a longstanding London fire fighter who has helped to save lives for many years. According to the team at the Shaftesbury Lane Fire station in London's West End, Gary, at the age of 62, is one of the hardest working firefighters out there. He has even earned the nickname 'Super G'. Most firefighters retire in their 50s but Gary just keeps on going because loves his job. He is a real life national hero.
E04
Hillman Imp
Thu, Apr 2 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz travel to Stroud in Gloucestershire to take on a 1973 Hillman Imp which has been abandoned for decades in a dusty barn. The car belongs to former NHS theatre nurse Margaret (70) who has owned and loved Imps since she first started to drive. Her beloved car nicknamed 'Tin Lizzie' was her pride and joy until it started to need a lot of work to keep it on the road. Aided by her husband, Margaret started work on the car but mid restoration her husband passed away with COPD. Her father took over the project but he also died shortly after, leaving mother of two Margaret without the time or the knowhow to complete the job.
E05
Lancia Fulvia
Thu, Apr 9 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz travel to Scotland to take on a 1968 Lancia Fulvia - a 1960s Italian automotive masterpiece. The car belongs to former hairdresser Bill who bought the car back in 1984. It was his pride and joy until it went off the road a few years ago.
E06
Ferguson TE20 Tractor
Thu, Apr 16 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz travel to South Yorkshire to pick up a Car SOS first. But it isn't going to be easy to steal it away.
E07
Mitsubishi Evo
Thu, Apr 23 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a 1990s Japanese super saloon for a Devon man forced to give up driving when he developed cancer.
E08
Austin 7 Chummy
Thu, Apr 30 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1924 Austin 7 Chummy that doesn't belong to its owner. If the boys can get the car working again, he'll be in for quite the surprise.
E09
Cannon Goldfinger
Thu, May 7 2020 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on possibly their most obscure car to date, a little-known 1964 trials competition car, all of which were originally hand-made by their creator.
Season 9
11 episodes
E01
MG Metro 6R4
Thu, Mar 11 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Jensen Interceptor
Thu, Mar 18 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
Fiat X1/9
Thu, Mar 25 2021 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E04
VW Beetle Wizard Roadster
Thu, Apr 1 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Jaguar XJ-S
Thu, Apr 8 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Rolls Royce 20/25 Doctors Coupe
Thu, Apr 15 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Peugeot 106 Rallye
Thu, Apr 22 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
Bedford HA Ice Cream Van
Thu, Apr 29 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Renault Alpine 110
Thu, May 6 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
Ford Cortina Mk 3
Thu, May 13 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E11
Bond Bug
Thu, May 20 2021 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Season 10
10 episodes
E01
Fiat Uno Turbo
Thu, Mar 10 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Saab 900 Turbo
Thu, Mar 17 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1992 Saab 900 Turbo, belonging to A former electrical engineer who has recently fallen ill.
E03
Ford Escort RS2000
Thu, Mar 24 2022 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on carpenter Mike's 1980 Ford Escort RS2000. After his son's road accident, Mike's family want to repay his selfless devotion and give him the Car SOS treatment.
E04
VW Corrado
Thu, Mar 31 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz are off to Huddersfield to rescue a 1992 VW Corrado, a German coupe that, in its time, was one of the fastest small family cars on the road.
E05
Dennis Fire Engine
Thu, Apr 7 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
Toyota Supra Mk4
Thu, Apr 14 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a 1993 Toyota Supra Mk4 owned by former motorcycle racer Lisa. Her family hope the restored car will lift her spirits after a terrible accident.
E07
Opel Manta GTE
Thu, Apr 21 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz are taking on a 1984 Opel Manta GTE owned by a former amateur rally driver, whose family hope that a fully restored car will help bring him out of his shell.
E08
Citroen HY Van
Thu, Apr 28 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E09
Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo
Thu, May 5 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E10
MGB GT
Thu, May 12 2022 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on their 100th car and their first electric conversion - a 1978 MGB. The car's previous owner's dying wish was for his car to be restored.
Season 11
10 episodes
E01
Ford Mondeo
Thu, Mar 9 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
After three years of unthinkable tragedy, the loved ones of a widowed father of two have rallied together to cheer him up, and Car S.O.S is here to help.
E02
Rover SD1
Thu, Mar 16 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Landscape gardener Darren's 1986 Rover SD1 was once his pride and joy, but when tragedy struck it ended up rotting away in a dirty lock-up.
E03
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Thu, Mar 23 2023 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The boys head to Somerset to help ex-soldier Ben, who sustained life altering injuries in the line of duty. Can they restore his Jeep Grand Cherokee?
E04
Porsche 911 Targa
Thu, Mar 30 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Early onset dementia has left Ben struggling to maintain his beloved 1973 Porsche 911 Targa. Can the boys breathe new life into this old classic?
E05
Riley RMF
Thu, Apr 6 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on the challenge of restoring Richard's 1953 Riley RMF, a great British classic that's been in a garage for decades.
E06
Renault Alpine GTA
Thu, Apr 13 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The boys take on a rundown Renault Alpine GTA belonging to David, a former computer technician suffering with ill health.
E07
JCB Digger
Thu, Apr 20 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The boys pick up a 1978 JCB digger belonging to former carpenter Kev, who suffered two heart attacks and is unable to look after his pride and joy.
E08
Ford Mustang
Thu, Apr 27 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
The boys take on one of the worst cars they have ever seen - an extremely rusty 1966 Mustang which has been cherished by 71-year-old caretaker John for over 40 years.
E09
Toyota MR2
Thu, May 4 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz try to restore a tatty Mk.1 Toyota MR2, but soon discover there's more to this little sports car than meets the eye.
E10
Ultima Mk III
Thu, May 11 2023 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Last show of series 11, the boys take on a World beater with the help of race car builder Ric Wood.
Season 12
10 episodes
E01
Ford Pop Hot Rod
Thu, Mar 7 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E02
Datsun 240k Skyline
Thu, Mar 14 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E03
BMW E30 Alpina
Thu, Mar 21 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
With town planner Maz suffering from a serious genetic disorder, Tim and Fuzz work on restoring his iconic BMW E30 Alpina - but is it the real deal?
E04
Ford Fiesta Xr2
Thu, Mar 28 2024 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
When Brian started suffering from health problems, the project of restoring his XR2 to show-winning condition ground to a halt - so in stepped Tim and Fuzz.
E05
Honda CR-X
Thu, Apr 4 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw aim to help refrigeration engineer Tim, whose life has been blighted by a cruel genetic condition, as they take on their first ever Honda.
E06
Citroen SM
Thu, Apr 11 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a Citroen SM - widely considered one of the greatest French cars ever - after it suffered catastrophic engine failure on its first outing.
E07
TVR Grantura
Thu, Apr 18 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years.
E08
VW Golf GTI Mk 2
Thu, Apr 25 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz are out to help Darren, who was left disabled after a tragic road accident in which he saved his grandson, by fixing up his iconic 1989 Golf.
E09
Triumph TR7
Thu, May 2 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a Triumph TR7.
E10
Lexus IS200
Thu, May 9 2024 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a Lexus IS200 and transform it into a full-blown drift car.
Season 13
10 episodes
E01
Mazda Mx5
Thu, Mar 13 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw lead a team of experts who secretly restore dilapidated classic vehicles for their unsuspecting owners. Here they get their hands on a Mazda MX5 that needs putting back on the road.
E02
Toyota Celica
Thu, Mar 20 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Tim's hometown to rescue a rare road-going version of the early 1990s World Rally Championship Toyota Celica.
E03
VW Beach Buggy
Thu, Mar 27 2025 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a wreck of a VW Dune Buggy, owned by a father of three from East Yorkshire.
E04
Ford Escort XR3i
Thu, Apr 3 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E05
Land Rover Discovery Series 1
Thu, Apr 10 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E06
BMW E46 M3
Thu, Apr 17 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E07
Wolseley Hornet Six
Thu, Apr 24 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
E08
VW Polo G40
Thu, May 1 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a VW Polo G40.
E09
Suzuki Jimny 1.3
Thu, May 8 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, gifted to retired NHS nurse Joanna by her late father. A cherished 4x4, filled with memories, gets a new lease of life.
E10
Ferrari 308 GTS
Thu, May 15 2025 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz restore a Ferrari 308 GTS.
Season 14
9 episodes
E01
Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite
Thu, Mar 12 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz face a daring mission: to rescue a Frogeye Sprite hidden in a garage for over 50 years, now rusted, seized, and falling apart. With a locksmith on the way, can they restore it in time for an emotional vineyard reveal—with surprise help from Dame Joanna Lumley?
E02
Mercedes SLK
Thu, Mar 19 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a Mercedes SLK with huge sentimental value for owner Lili, but this stylish roadster hides major mysteries: why won't it run, and why is its groundbreaking folding roof stuck open? While Fuzz battles the workshop gremlins, Tim heads to Germany for answers, racing the clock towards a show-stopping West End reveal.
E03
Triumph Bonneville
Thu, Mar 26 2026 8:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
In a Car SOS first, Tim and Fuzz leave four wheels behind to tackle their most ambitious restoration yet — a 1973 Triumph Bonneville motorbike belonging to ex-postmaster Ian. Can they turn this two-wheeled wreck into a shining example of British motorcycle heritage in time for an emotional reveal in the heart of Wales?
E04
VW Golf GTi Mk1
Thu, Apr 2 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz tackle one of their toughest challenges yet — a Mk1 Golf GTi owned by one of Birmingham's biggest VW fans. Unlike their previous builds, this isn't a typical restoration; it's a quest to produce a show-stopping dream car, but will their creation wow the crowds at one of the UK's top car meet locations?
E05
Austin Mini
Thu, Apr 9 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on a crumbling Mini Mayfair bought by Donna with her late father's inheritance. Dreaming of a Cooper, she ended up with a rust-ridden wreck, and ill health put a stop to any hopes of restoration. Now the boys must rebuild what's left and transform it into the ultimate Cooper tribute—with help from the Cooper family themselves.
E06
Nissan GTI-R
Thu, Apr 16 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz take on Raymond's 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, the dream build he couldn't finish. From its corroded shell to scattered parts, this is a risky build.
E07
Alfa Romeo Spider
Thu, Apr 23 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Root for a comeback as Tim and Fuzz race to save a rusted Alfa Romeo and restore a dream stolen by heartbreak and time.
E08
Land Rover Defender
Thu, Apr 30 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Northern Ireland to rescue a 2000-plate Land Rover Defender with a life-saving past.
E09
Rover P4
Thu, May 7 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000
60 min
Tim and Fuzz head to Shrewsbury on a higher calling: Adam's Rover P4. Can the team transform this classic into the car he's always dreamed of?
Cast
Tim Shaw
as Tim Shaw
Fuzz Townshend
as Mechanic