Car S.O.S.
TV-PG2013•45m•7.1/10
Reality
Ratings
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7.1/10(20)
Meet car enthusiast and TV presenter Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend as they join forces to rescue rusty classic vehicles from their garage prisons
Production
Renegade Pictures, National Geographic Channels International, NGC UK Partnership
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 7, 2013
Last Aired
May 14, 2026
Networks
National Geographic, National Geographic
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
The Fiat Fiasco
Air date: 2013-02-07
Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident.
E2
Phoenix Jeep
Air date: 2013-02-14
Having survived World War II, Dick Masters' Jeep was damaged in an arson attack. The guys embark on a rapid renovation project to surprise him.
E3
Beetle Mania
Air date: 2013-02-21
‘Boris’ the VW Beetle may once have been a beauty but it soon found itself gathering rust in the garage. The guys attempt to restore it.
E4
Cosworth In Crisis
Air date: 2013-02-28
The Ford Cosworth was once seen as a classy car, but for Darren it's a reminder of a family tragedy.
E5
Anglia Angels
Air date: 2013-03-07
The Hutchings-Clarke family all drive Ford Anglias, except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine.
E6
The Rover's Return
Air date: 2013-03-14
Rover-lover Steve’s health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6.
E7
Triumph Of The Stag
Air date: 2013-03-21
Tim and Fuzz head to Portsmouth on a mission to rescue an ex-navy diver’s Triumph Stag and hopefully put a smile back on his face.
E8
Austin Re-Powered
Air date: 2013-03-28
Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.
E9
Zodiac Come Back
Air date: 2013-04-04
The guys head to Norfolk to revive an ageing Ford Zodiac. But tensions soon arise when Fuzz changes the paint back to the original colour scheme.
E10
Lotus Flowers
Air date: 2013-04-11
Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them.
Cast
Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw
Fuzz Townshend
Fuzz Townshend
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