Car S.O.S. 2013
What is Car S.O.S.?
Car S.O.S. is a reality television series that focuses on restoring classic vehicles.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 141
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 7, 2013
- Last aired
- May 14, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- National Geographic
- Genres
- Reality
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 20 votes
- Format
- 14 seasons · 141 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~45 minutes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- National Geographic
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Overview
Car S.O.S. is a reality television series that focuses on restoring classic vehicles. The show features a collaboration between a car enthusiast and a master mechanic as they work together to rescue and restore rusty classic vehicles from garage prisons. They join forces to bring these vehicles back to their former glory, showcasing their skills and expertise in the process. The series is presented by a car enthusiast and a master mechanic who work together to rescue and restore classic vehicles. The duo's goal is to give new life to these vehicles, and the process is documented for viewers to see. The series features a unique blend of automotive expertise and television presentation, making it an entertaining and informative watch for car enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike.
Should you watch it?
“Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend rescue classic vehicles from long-term storage and neglect.”
- expert mechanical restoration
- emotional vehicle rescues
- focuses exclusively on vehicle repair
Watch it if you enjoy watching classic cars being restored to their former glory.
The series is suitable for general audiences interested in automotive repair and restoration.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Fiat Fiasco Mytharc Feb 7, 2013
- E2 Phoenix Jeep Core Feb 14, 2013
- E3 Beetle Mania Core Feb 21, 2013
- E4 Cosworth In Crisis Core Feb 28, 2013
- E5 Anglia Angels Core Mar 7, 2013
- E6 The Rover's Return Core Mar 14, 2013
- E7 Triumph Of The Stag Core Mar 21, 2013
- E8 Austin Re-Powered Core Mar 28, 2013
- E9 Zodiac Come Back Mytharc Apr 4, 2013
- E10 Lotus Flowers Mytharc Apr 11, 2013
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 MG Miracle Mytharc Mar 24, 2014
- E2 Start the Dart Core Mar 31, 2014
- E3 Cortina Conundrum Core Apr 7, 2014
- E4 A Porsche Puzzle Core Apr 7, 2014
- E5 Land Rover Legend Core Apr 14, 2014
- E6 Danish Dilemma Core Apr 21, 2014
- E7 The Herald Angels Core Apr 28, 2014
- E8 Morris Traveller Mayday Core May 5, 2014
- E9 Campervan Challenge Mytharc May 12, 2014
- E10 Escort RS in Distress Mytharc May 19, 2014
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Stirling Moss Sprite Special Mytharc Apr 9, 2015
- E2 E-Type Emergency Core Apr 16, 2015
- E3 Tim's Golf GTI Obsession Core Apr 23, 2015
- E4 Little Black Corvette Core Apr 30, 2015
- E5 Skyline Sensation Core May 7, 2015
- E6 Awesome Audi Core May 14, 2015
- E7 Morgan Mayhem Core May 21, 2015
- E8 Alfa Romeo Renaissance Core May 28, 2015
- E9 Lancia Reborn Mytharc Jun 4, 2015
- E10 Vive La Citroën Mytharc Jun 11, 2015
Season 4 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Volvo P1800 Mytharc Apr 7, 2016
- E2 AC Aceca Core Apr 14, 2016
- E3 BMW 2002 Turbo Core Apr 21, 2016
- E4 Datsun 240z Core Apr 28, 2016
- E5 Range Rover Vogue SE Core May 5, 2016
- E6 Mazda MX-5 Core May 12, 2016
- E7 Singer Le Mans Core May 19, 2016
- E8 Vauxhall Astra GTE Core May 26, 2016
- E9 Mini Cooper S Mytharc Jun 2, 2016
- E10 Tim and Fuzz's Greatest Hits Mytharc Jun 9, 2016
Season 5 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Mytharc Mar 16, 2017
- E2 Jaguar Mk.2 Core Mar 23, 2017
- E3 Aston Martin DB6 Core Mar 30, 2017
- E4 Fiat Dino Core Apr 6, 2017
- E5 Renault 5 GT Turbo Core Apr 13, 2017
- E6 Fiat 500 Core Apr 20, 2017
- E7 Sunbeam Alpine Core Apr 27, 2017
- E8 Caterham 7 Core May 4, 2017
- E9 Austin Tilly Truck Mytharc May 11, 2017
- E10 Mazda RX-7 Mytharc May 18, 2017
Season 6 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 MGA Roadster Mytharc Mar 8, 2018
- E2 Lancia Delta Integrale Core Mar 15, 2018
- E3 VW Karmann Ghia Core Mar 22, 2018
- E4 Triumph GT6 Core Mar 29, 2018
- E5 Citroen DS Core Apr 5, 2018
- E6 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Core Apr 12, 2018
- E7 Peugeot 205 GTI Core Apr 19, 2018
- E8 Subaru Impreza Core Apr 26, 2018
- E9 Messerschmitt kr200 Mytharc May 3, 2018
- E10 Ford Capri RS 3.1 Mytharc May 10, 2018
Season 7 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 7 guide & lore primer →- E1 Triumph TR4 Mytharc Feb 28, 2019
- E2 Toyota Celica Core Mar 7, 2019
- E3 Lotus Elise Core Mar 14, 2019
- E4 Ford Model A Core Mar 21, 2019
- E5 Peugeot 504 Core Mar 28, 2019
- E6 Talbot Sunbeam Lotus Core Apr 4, 2019
- E7 VW T4 Campervan Core Apr 11, 2019
- E8 Lamborghini Espada Core Apr 18, 2019
- E9 Ford Escort Mk1 Mexico Mytharc Apr 25, 2019
- E10 Citroen 2CV Mytharc May 2, 2019
Season 8 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 8 guide & lore primer →- E1 Porsche 356 Mytharc Mar 12, 2020
- E2 Healey 3000 Core Mar 19, 2020
- E3 Lotus Esprit Core Mar 26, 2020
- E4 Hillman Imp Core Apr 2, 2020
- E5 Lancia Fulvia Core Apr 9, 2020
- E6 Ferguson Tractor Core Apr 16, 2020
- E7 Mitsubishi Evo Core Apr 23, 2020
- E8 Austin 7 Chummy Core Apr 30, 2020
- E9 Cannon Goldfinger Mytharc May 7, 2020
- E10 Episode 10 Mytharc Mar 11, 2021
Season 9 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 9 guide & lore primer →- E1 MG Metro 6R4 Mytharc Mar 18, 2021
- E2 Jensen Interceptor Core Mar 25, 2021
- E3 Fiat X1/9 Core Apr 1, 2021
- E4 VW Beetle Wizard Roadster Core Apr 8, 2021
- E5 Jaguar XJ-S Core Apr 15, 2021
- E6 Rolls Royce 20/25 Doctors Coupe Core Apr 22, 2021
- E7 Peugeot 106 Rallye Core Apr 29, 2021
- E8 Bedford Ha Ice Cream Van Core May 6, 2021
- E9 Renault Alpine 110 Core May 13, 2021
- E10 Ford Cortina Mk 3 Mytharc May 20, 2021
- E11 Bond Bug Mytharc May 20, 2021
Season 10 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 10 guide & lore primer →- E1 Fiat Uno Turbo Mytharc Mar 10, 2022
- E2 Saab 900 Turbo Core Mar 17, 2022
- E3 Ford Escort RS2000 Core Mar 24, 2022
- E4 VW Corrado Core Mar 31, 2022
- E5 Dennis Fire Engine Core Apr 7, 2022
- E6 Toyota Supra Mk.4 Core Apr 14, 2022
- E7 Opel Manta GTE Core Apr 21, 2022
- E8 Citroen HY Van Core Apr 28, 2022
- E9 Vauxhall Cavalier Turbo Mytharc May 5, 2022
- E10 MGB GT Mytharc May 12, 2022
Season 11 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 11 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ford Mondeo Mytharc Mar 9, 2023
- E2 Rover SD1 Core Mar 16, 2023
- E3 Jeep Grand Cherokee Core Mar 23, 2023
- E4 Porsche 911 Targa Core Mar 30, 2023
- E5 Riley RMF Core Apr 6, 2023
- E6 Renault Alpine GTA SL Core Apr 13, 2023
- E7 JCB Digger Core Apr 20, 2023
- E8 Ford Mustang Core Apr 27, 2023
- E9 Mk.1 Toyota MR2 Mytharc May 4, 2023
- E10 Ultima Mk III Mytharc May 11, 2023
Season 12 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 12 guide & lore primer →- E1 Ford Pop Hot Rod Mytharc Mar 7, 2024
- E2 Datsun 240k Skyline Core Mar 14, 2024
- E3 BMW E30 Alpina Core Mar 21, 2024
- E4 Ford Fiesta XR2 Core Mar 28, 2024
- E5 Honda CR-X Core Apr 4, 2024
- E6 Citroen SM Core Apr 11, 2024
- E7 TVR Grantura Core Apr 18, 2024
- E8 VW Golf GTI Mk2 Core Apr 25, 2024
- E9 Triumph TR7 Mytharc May 2, 2024
- E10 Lexus IS200 Mytharc May 9, 2024
Season 13 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 13 guide & lore primer →- E1 Mazda Mx5 Mytharc Mar 13, 2025
- E2 Toyota Celica GT4 Core Mar 20, 2025
- E3 Vw Dune Buggy Core Mar 27, 2025
- E4 Ford Escort XR3i Core Apr 3, 2025
- E5 Land Rover Discovery Core Apr 10, 2025
- E6 Bmw M3 E46 Core Apr 17, 2025
- E7 Wolseley Hornet Core Apr 24, 2025
- E8 Vw Polo G40 Core May 1, 2025
- E9 Suzuki Jimny Mytharc May 8, 2025
- E10 Ferrari 308 GTS Mytharc May 15, 2025
Season 14 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 14 guide & lore primer →- E1 Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite Mytharc Mar 12, 2026
- E2 Mercedes SLK Core Mar 19, 2026
- E3 Triumph Bonneville Core Mar 26, 2026
- E4 VW Golf GTi Mk1 Core Apr 2, 2026
- E5 Austin Mini Core Apr 9, 2026
- E6 Nissan GTI-R Core Apr 16, 2026
- E7 Alfa Romeo Spider Core Apr 23, 2026
- E8 Land Rover Defender Core Apr 30, 2026
- E9 Rover P4 Mytharc May 7, 2026
- E10 Lamborghini Silhouette Mytharc May 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
The series follows Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend as they restore classic cars.
Who are the hosts?
The show is hosted by car enthusiast Tim Shaw and master mechanic Fuzz Townshend.
What kind of cars are featured?
The program features classic vehicles that have been left in garages.
Is it a competition show?
No, the show focuses on the restoration process of specific vehicles.
What is the goal of the show?
The goal is to rescue and restore neglected classic vehicles.
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