Car S.O.S.
Car S.O.S.

Car S.O.S.

2013 14 Seasons 141 Episodes ⭐ 7.1 Reality

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

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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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

The Fiat Fiasco

Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident.

EP 2

Phoenix Jeep

Having survived World War II, Dick Masters' Jeep was damaged in an arson attack. The guys embark on a rapid renovation p

EP 3

Beetle Mania

‘Boris’ the VW Beetle may once have been a beauty but it soon found itself gathering rust in the garage. The guys at

EP 4

Cosworth In Crisis

The Ford Cosworth was once seen as a classy car, but for Darren it's a reminder of a family tragedy.

EP 5

Anglia Angels

The Hutchings-Clarke family all drive Ford Anglias, except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine.

EP 6

The Rover's Return

Rover-lover Steve’s health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6.

EP 7

Triumph Of The Stag

Tim and Fuzz head to Portsmouth on a mission to rescue an ex-navy diver’s Triumph Stag and hopefully put a smile back

EP 8

Austin Re-Powered

Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restor

EP 9

Zodiac Come Back

The guys head to Norfolk to revive an ageing Ford Zodiac. But tensions soon arise when Fuzz changes the paint back to th

EP 10

Lotus Flowers

Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restor

EP 1

MG Miracle

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore vehicles for their unsuspecting owners, beginning by surprising a terminally ill car

EP 2

Start the Dart

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Berkshire where they hope to surprise the loving owner of a Daimler SP250 'Dart' by

EP 3

Cortina Conundrum

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw travel to Lincoln to restore a Ford Cortina GT belonging to a man suffering from lung diseas

EP 4

A Porsche Puzzle

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw face a race against time to restore a 1980s Porsche 911 suffering from almost terminal rust

EP 5

Land Rover Legend

The daughter of an amateur off-road champion gets surprised when Tim and Fuzz restore her late mothers Series 1 Land Rov

EP 6

Danish Dilemma

In Denmark, Tim and Fuzz restore a 1968 Volvo Amazon to get it roadworthy before it's too late.

EP 7

The Herald Angels

Tim and Fuzz are off to Cornwall to help the owner of a Triumph Herald who has been devastated by the death of a daughte

EP 8

Morris Traveller Mayday

Half a Morris Traveller sits gathering dust in a garage as a birthday present that was never given.

EP 9

Campervan Challenge

Tim and Fuzz restore a VW campervan in Hartlepool for an owner who has suffered a stroke.

EP 10

Escort RS in Distress

This time Tim and Fuzz take on the restoration of an Escort RS1600i that has been left a mess from amateur tinkering.

EP 1

Stirling Moss Sprite Special

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore more classic motors, beginning with a historic racing car - the Austin Heal

EP 2

E-Type Emergency

Ill health made Mick's childhood dream to own a Jag E-type become a nightmare. The Car SOS team step in to get this icon

EP 3

Tim's Golf GTI Obsession

Tim and Fuzz are in South Hampshire to repair a Golf that's distinctly below par but have different ideas of how the fin

EP 4

Little Black Corvette

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw head to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, to rescue a 1974 Corvette Stingray, widely regarded as an al

EP 5

Skyline Sensation

Kim is a dyed-in-the-wool petrol head, along with her husband Mark. Tragedy strikes whilst restoring their dream car - a

EP 6

Awesome Audi

Barry has long harboured hopes of restoring his 1984 Audi UR Quattro. However, his poor health has left him sapped of en

EP 7

Morgan Mayhem

Tim and Fuzz head to Northumberland to rescue a real barn find, an eccentric 1934 Morgan This three wheeler that has sat

EP 8

Alfa Romeo Renaissance

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw's plans to restore a beloved 1963 Alfa Romeo Guilia Spider grind to a halt when its owner is

EP 9

Lancia Reborn

Tim and Fuzz come to the aid of a former builder, who has been working on restoring a rare 1967 Lancia Flavia Coupe, but

EP 10

Vive La Citroën

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw help a man suffering from Alzheimer's to restore his treasured 1954 Citroen Traction Avant.

EP 1

Volvo P1800

The boys are off to Croydon, South London, to rescue a star car synonymous with the cult 1960s TV series 'The Saint' - t

EP 2

AC Aceca

Today Tim and Fuzz are off to Leeds to take on one of the most beautiful British sports cars that no one has ever heard

EP 3

BMW 2002 Turbo

A Car S.O.S. call comes in for a BMW 2002 Turbo, but it becomes apparent that this legendary motor might prove a restora

EP 4

Datsun 240z

Today Tim and Fuzz are off to West Sussex to rescue an iconic 1970s motor - the first truly successful Japanese car expo

EP 5

Range Rover Vogue SE

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a 1991 Range Rover, which is a sad reminder of happier days for the owner and her fa

EP 6

Mazda MX-5

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a sports car for a former ambulance driver in Plymouth, who was forced to abandon th

EP 7

Singer Le Mans

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore a two-seater sports car that has not been on the road for 17 years, belonging to a f

EP 8

Vauxhall Astra GTE

General Motors was a late entrant to the hot hatch market - but when it did turn up to the party, it did so with an amaz

EP 9

Mini Cooper S

Tim and Fuzz head to Eastbourne on a quest to secretly restore a 1962 Mini Cooper S and transform it into a Monte Carlo-

EP 10

Tim and Fuzz's Greatest Hits

Tim and Fuzz take a road trip in Tim's 1965 Mustang Fastback as they revisit their favorite cars.

EP 1

Mercedes-Benz 230SL

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a classic 1960s Mercedes, which the owner had to abandon as a project after

EP 2

Jaguar Mk.2

Tim and Fuzz race the clock to secretly restore an owner's beloved Jag. Neglected for two decades, it's a tough challeng

EP 3

Aston Martin DB6

Fuzz and Tim restore a British classic - a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 - for oil worker Steve, who bought it for a bargain pri

EP 4

Fiat Dino

Fuzz and Tim restore a 1971 Fiat Dino coupé with a Ferrari engine that has been rusting in a barn. Its owner, ex-mechan

EP 5

Renault 5 GT Turbo

Fuzz and Tim tackle a 1980s French hot hatch that has ended up as a half-finished project, gathering dust in a draughty

EP 6

Fiat 500

Tim and Fuzz restore an iconic 1967 Fiat 500, which has been rusting away in a damp garage, to its former glory for its

EP 7

Sunbeam Alpine

Tim and Fuzz use all their motoring know-how and parts-blagging guile to restore a Sunbeam Alpine, one of the most styli

EP 8

Caterham 7

Tim and Fuzz get their hands on a legendary British two-seater sports car that's an amateur racer's dream: a Caterham 7

EP 9

Austin Tilly Truck

It's a case of conservation over restoration as the team tackle a 1941 Austin 10 Utility Truck, a relic from the British

EP 10

Mazda RX-7

Tim and Fuzz restore a Japanese sports car with an innovative, unusual rotary engine - a 1992 Mazda RX-7 that has been s

EP 1

MGA Roadster

Tim and Fuzz take on the worst car they have ever encountered a 1959 MGA Roadster that has been sitting in a damp barn f

EP 2

Lancia Delta Integrale

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

EP 3

VW Karmann Ghia

VW Karmann Ghia: Tim and Fuzz pick up car mad Lee's stylish 1965 German classic. Illness stopped Lee from restoring his

EP 4

Triumph GT6

Tim and Fuzz pick up Andrew's 1971 Triumph GT6 a classic British two seater sports car. This sleek coupe with its powerf

EP 5

Citroen DS

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 o

EP 6

Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser

Tim and Fuzz have picked up Adam's 1984 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser, a famous Japanese off-roader. This powerful car set th

EP 7

Peugeot 205 GTI

Tim and Fuzz take on their first ever rally car , an 1989 Peugeot 205GTi that turns out to not be all that it purports t

EP 8

Subaru Impreza

Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore a Japanese rally car belonging to a man unable to work on it due to a degen

EP 9

Messerschmitt kr200

Tim and Fuzz hope to surprise bubble car owner Sam with a secret fix-up of his much-loved Messerschmitt. But a tiny car

EP 10

Ford Capri RS 3.1

Tim and Fuzz have taken on the task of restoring a 1974 Mk1 Ford Capri. Its owner, 53 year old Helen, is a lifelong petr

EP 1

Triumph TR4

Tim and Fuzz take on a Triumph TR4 which turns out to be one of the worst basket cases they have ever brought into the w

EP 2

Toyota Celica

Thanks to a crippling condition car loving Noel has lost his health, his job and his house. The one possession that can'

EP 3

Lotus Elise

Tim and Fuzz steal away Sarah's beloved Lotus Elise, in order to bring a little happiness to a family whose lives have b

EP 4

Ford Model A

After a near fatal motorbike accident classic car buff Craig was left with horrific brain damage. Craig's family hope th

EP 5

Peugeot 504

Retired dentist Barry had plans to restore his beloved Peugeot 504 convertible until he was laid low with arthritis. His

EP 6

Talbot Sunbeam Lotus

Tim and Fuzz are called to Forfar in Scotland to rescue former fire fighter Jim's Talbot Sunbeam Lotus a rare championsh

EP 7

VW T4 Campervan

Tim and Fuzz take on a 1991 VW T4 Campervan . It's the much-loved motor of camper enthusiast Jon, whose plans to transfo

EP 8

Lamborghini Espada

The boys take on their first Lamborghini V12 supercar when they are secret called in to rescue petrolhead Ged's 1971 Esp

EP 9

Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico

Tim and Fuzz travel to the channel islands to take on a 1972 mk.1 Escort Mexico. The car is owned by Gary whose dream to

EP 10

Citroen 2CV

Tim and Fuzz take on a 1983 Citroën 2CV - the French 'people's car' that won the heart of the whole world. It's owner S

EP 1

Porsche 356

Tim and Fuzz make their way to East London to take on a 1964 Porsche 356, without a shred of a doubt, the worst car they

EP 2

Healey 3000

Tim and Fuzz are off to County Durham to pick up a 1961 Austin Healey 3000. The car is owned by former engineer John. Jo

EP 3

Lotus Esprit

The boys head to Essex to secretly fix up a real 70s supercar, famous for turning into a submarine in a James Bond film.

EP 4

Hillman Imp

Tim and Fuzz travel to Stroud in Gloucestershire to take on a 1973 Hillman Imp which has been abandoned for decades. The

EP 5

Lancia Fulvia

Tim and Fuzz travel to Scotland to take on a 1968 Lancia Fulvia - a 1960s Italian automotive masterpiece. The car belong

EP 6

Ferguson Tractor

Taking a slightly different route to normal, Tim and Fuzz restore a faithful old farm tractor back to its former glory.

EP 7

Mitsubishi Evo

Tim and Fuzz are going to Devon to grab a Mitsubishi Evo IV. It belongs to TV repairman Gary, whose racing days ended sh

EP 8

Austin 7 Chummy

The boys go to East Anglia to pick up a 1924 Austin 7 and give it their signature treatment. Then they arrange to hand i

EP 9

Cannon Goldfinger

Tim and Fuzz are challenged to take on probably their most obscure car to date - a little known Cannon trials competitio

EP 10

Episode 10

EP 1

MG Metro 6R4

In an extended episode, Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on a British championship-winning Metro 6R4 that was discovered

EP 2

Jensen Interceptor

Tim and Fuzz are off to Southampton to take on a car a 1969 Jensen Interceptor. Owner Nick cherished his dream car until

EP 3

Fiat X1/9

Tim and Fuzz take on something a little bit different. 53-year-old Steve, owner of a Fiat X1/9 has terminal cancer but i

EP 4

VW Beetle Wizard Roadster

Tim and Fuzz come to the rescue of their first ever custom car, a radically modified VW Beetle called a VW Wizard.

EP 5

Jaguar XJ-S

The hosts are off to Wolverhampton to take on a 1980 Jaguar XJ-S V12, a great British Grand Tourer that has sadly fallen

EP 6

Rolls Royce 20/25 Doctors Coupe

Tim and Fuzz head to Lincolnshire where the embodiment of a once luxurious era awaits: a 1929 Rolls Royce Doctor's Coupe

EP 7

Peugeot 106 Rallye

Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk where a once sporty French hot hatch awaits. The car belongs to 21-year-old student Senna w

EP 8

Bedford Ha Ice Cream Van

Tim and Fuzz are off to Manchester to pick up a 1978 Bedford HA Ice Cream Van. This rusty wreck belongs to Barbara who h

EP 9

Renault Alpine 110

Tim and Fuzz pick up a 1972 Renault Alpine 110 rally racer belonging to a former Italian restaurateur who has owned it f

EP 10

Ford Cortina Mk 3

Tim and Fuzz head to Leicester to pick up a Mk 3 Ford Cortina, once Britain's top selling car but now on the automotive

EP 11

Bond Bug

Tim and Fuzz are back on their mission to restore much loved classic cars for deserving owners. They take on a quirky li

EP 1

Fiat Uno Turbo

Tim and Fuzz are taking on a neglected 1988 Fiat Uno Turbo. The car belongs to former car salesman Gerry, who has been s

EP 2

Saab 900 Turbo

Tim and Fuzz restore a Saab 900 Turbo.

EP 3

Ford Escort RS2000

Tim and Fuzz restore a Ford Escort RS2000.

EP 4

VW Corrado

Tim and Fuzz restore a VW Corrado.

EP 5

Dennis Fire Engine

Tim and Fuzz are off to Kent to rescue a 1973 Dennis Fire Engine belonging to firefighter James, who sadly lost his fath

EP 6

Toyota Supra Mk.4

Tim and Fuzz take on a 1993 Toyota Supra Mk.4 owned by former competitive motorcycle racer Lisa, who after a road accide

EP 7

Opel Manta GTE

Tim and Fuzz are off to Rochdale to rescue a Opel Manta GTE, a rare German Classic straight out of the 1980s. The car be

EP 8

Citroen HY Van

EP 9

Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo

Darren's condition has meant his Cavalier ended up on the front drive. Darren's friends are hoping that Car SOS are able

EP 10

MGB GT

Tim and Fuzz are taking on their 100th car, which is also going to be their first electric conversion - a 1978 MG, which

EP 1

Ford Mondeo

After three years of unthinkable tragedy, the loved ones of a widowed father of two have rallied together to cheer him u

EP 2

Rover SD1

Tim and Fuzz take a trip back in time when they take on a tatty 1986 Rover SD1. The car was once the pride and joy of la

EP 3

Jeep Grand Cherokee

In a Somerset barn, Tim and Fuzz find a rundown Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to former soldier Ben, who after sustainin

EP 4

Porsche 911 Targa

Tim and Fuzz travel to Oxfordshire to collect a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa belonging to Ben who has been unable to get the c

EP 5

Riley RMF

Tim and Fuzz travel to Rochdale to collect a unique family heirloom: a 1953 Riley RMF. A now rare British post-war class

EP 6

Renault Alpine GTA SL

Tim and Fuzz are off to Dorset to pick up a 1987 Renault Alpine GTA. The car belongs to former computer technician David

EP 7

JCB Digger

In a departure from the norm, Car S.O.S travel to Southend to take on a 1978 JCB digger. The vehicle belongs to former c

EP 8

Ford Mustang

Tragically in 1988, John’s wife died of cancer, aged just 32. John was left as the sole parent of three children, all

EP 9

Mk.1 Toyota MR2

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

EP 10

Ultima Mk III

Tim and Fuzz take on a world speed record breaker, a rare 1989 Ultima racing car. Unfortunately, the one they are off to

EP 1

Ford Pop Hot Rod

Tim and Fuzz are off to the home counties, where cerebral palsy sufferer Andy awaits with his highly modified 1955 Ford

EP 2

Datsun 240k Skyline

Tim and Fuzz restore Adam's Datsun 240k Skyline, a rare Japanese classic from the 1970s. After a spell of ill health, ca

EP 3

BMW E30 Alpina

Tim and Fuzz take on one of the most iconic cars to have ever come out of Germany, a BMW E30 Alpina. The car belongs to

EP 4

Ford Fiesta XR2

When Brian started suffering from health problems, the project of restoring his XR2 to show-winning condition ground to

EP 5

Honda CR-X

Tim and Fuzz aim to help refrigeration engineer Tim, whose life has been blighted by a cruel genetic condition, as they

EP 6

Citroen SM

Tim and Fuzz restore a Citroen SM - widely considered one of the greatest French cars ever - after it suffered catastrop

EP 7

TVR Grantura

Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years.

EP 8

VW Golf GTI Mk2

Tim and Fuzz are out to help Darren, who was left disabled after a tragic road accident in which he saved his grandson,

EP 9

Triumph TR7

Tim and Fuzz take on one of the most divisive British sports cars ever made - a Triumph TR7. Can the team help make owne

EP 10

Lexus IS200

Tim and Fuzz are in unknown territory as they take on 28-year-old Charlie's Lexus IS200 and transform it into a full-blo

EP 1

Mazda Mx5

Tim and Fuzz restore a Mazda MX5 destined for the scrap yard. It belongs to Katie and holds deep sentimental value, as i

EP 2

Toyota Celica GT4

The boys head to Tim's hometown to rescue a rare road going version of the early 90s World Rally Championship Celica, dr

EP 3

Vw Dune Buggy

Once intended as a retirement project for its owner, Paul, his plans were put on hold when he became a full-time carer f

EP 4

Ford Escort XR3i

Tim and Fuzz restore an 80s Ford Escort XR3i to surprise a diehard Leeds United fan on his 21st birthday.

EP 5

Land Rover Discovery

Tim and Fuzz revive a rotting Land Rover Discovery Series 1, a beloved family heirloom owned by 39-year-old James.

EP 6

Bmw M3 E46

This BMW M3 E46 belongs to 47-year-old Rick and has been off the road for 10 years. The team hopes to create a tribute t

EP 7

Wolseley Hornet

With rare parts and no manual, the team skillfully revives this forgotten gem, showcasing their craftsmanship and passio

EP 8

Vw Polo G40

Car SOS restores a VW Polo G40, a supercharged hot hatch owned by 43-year-old Anthony, whose dream car was sidelined by

EP 9

Suzuki Jimny

Car SOS tackles a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, gifted to retired NHS nurse Joanna by her late father. A cherished 4x4, filled with

EP 10

Ferrari 308 GTS

Car SOS restores a 1984 Ferrari 308 GTS, famous from Magnum PI, for retired Police Sergeant John, who paused the project

EP 1

Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite

Tim and Fuzz face a daring mission: to rescue a Frogeye Sprite hidden in a garage for over 50 years, now rusted, seized,

EP 2

Mercedes SLK

Tim and Fuzz take on a Mercedes SLK with huge sentimental value for owner Lili, but this stylish roadster hides major my

EP 3

Triumph Bonneville

In a Car SOS first, Tim and Fuzz leave four wheels behind to tackle their most ambitious restoration yet — a 1973 Triu

EP 4

VW Golf GTi Mk1

Tim and Fuzz tackle one of their toughest challenges yet — a Mk1 Golf GTi owned by one of Birmingham’s biggest VW fa

EP 5

Austin Mini

Tim and Fuzz take on a crumbling Mini Mayfair bought by Donna with her late father’s inheritance. Dreaming of a Cooper

EP 6

Nissan GTI-R

Tim and Fuzz take on Raymond's 1990 Nissan Pulsar GTI-R, the dream build he couldn't finish. From its corroded shell to

EP 7

Alfa Romeo Spider

Tim and Fuzz race to save a rusted Alfa Romeo and restore a dream stolen by heartbreak and time.

EP 8

Land Rover Defender

Tim and Fuzz head over to Northern Ireland to pick up a 26-year-old Land Rover Defender which helped launch the Communit

EP 9

Rover P4

Tim and Fuzz head to Shrewsbury on a higher calling: Adam's Rover P4. Can the team transform this classic into the car h

EP 10

Lamborghini Silhouette

Tim and Fuzz tackle one of their rarest challenges ever with Lamborghini's backing on an ultra-scarce Silhouette

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