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Car S.O.S.

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

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Production

Renegade Pictures, National Geographic Channels International, NGC UK Partnership

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 7, 2013

Last Aired

May 15, 2025

Networks

National Geographic Channel, 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
The Fiat Fiasco
E1
The Fiat Fiasco
Air date: 2013-02-07
Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident.
Phoenix Jeep
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.
Beetle Mania
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.
Cosworth In Crisis
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.
Anglia Angels
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.
The Rover's Return
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.
Triumph Of The Stag
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.
Austin Re-Powered
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.
Zodiac Come Back
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.
Lotus Flowers
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

Tim Shaw

Fuzz Townshend

Fuzz Townshend

Fuzz Townshend

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