Series synopsis
Car S.O.S. is a British reality television series that premiered on National Geographic on February 7, 2013. It stars Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend.
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
Premise
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
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tim Shaw as Tim Shaw
- Fuzz Townshend as Fuzz Townshend
Guest cast
- Roger Moore as Roger Moore
- Stirling Moss
- David Jason
- Gordon Ramsay
- Mick Hucknall
- Mike Brewer
- Nicky Grist
- Jeremy Clarkson
- Johnny Vegas
- Lando Norris
- Joanna Lumley as Herself
- Sir Alan Bates as Himself
Episodes
This series spans 15 seasons with 151 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | February 14, 2019 | June 4, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 10 | February 7, 2013 | April 11, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 10 | March 24, 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 10 | April 9, 2015 | June 11, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 10 | April 7, 2016 | June 9, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 10 | March 16, 2017 | May 18, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 10 | March 8, 2018 | May 10, 2018 |
| Season 7 | 10 | February 28, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| Season 8 | 10 | March 12, 2020 | March 11, 2021 |
| Season 9 | 11 | March 18, 2021 | May 20, 2021 |
| Season 10 | 10 | March 10, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| Season 11 | 10 | March 9, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| Season 12 | 10 | March 7, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| Season 13 | 10 | March 13, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Season 14 | 10 | March 12, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Day Challenge: Part 1 | February 14, 2019 |
| 2 | 7 Day Challenge: Part 2 | February 21, 2019 |
| 3 |
Ultimate Blags In this ULTIMATE episode of Car SOS, we'll witness Tim in all his parts sourcing glory as he and Fuzz share his best scams?err blags! With an aversion to queues and paying full price for vintage parts, Tim is always coming up with new ways to get a discount with games like "Guess the Grill" or tormenting artisans like long suffering seat trimmer Cliff. |
May 14, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Fiat Fiasco Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident. |
February 7, 2013 |
| 2 |
Phoenix Jeep 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. |
February 14, 2013 |
| 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 attempt to restore it. |
February 21, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MG Miracle Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw restore vehicles for their unsuspecting owners, beginning by surprising a terminally ill car fanatic by fixing up his beloved 1938 MG TA |
March 24, 2014 |
| 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 secretly restoring his classic sports car. |
March 31, 2014 |
| 3 |
Cortina Conundrum Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw travel to Lincoln to restore a Ford Cortina GT belonging to a man suffering from lung disease. When they arrive at his lock-up, they discover the vehicle is little more than a well-preserved body shell, and has numerous parts missing |
April 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stirling Moss Sprite Special Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw secretly restore more classic motors, beginning with a historic racing car - the Austin Healey Sebring Sprite - so that Stirling Moss can get back behind the wheel. |
April 9, 2015 |
| 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 iconic car back on the road. |
April 16, 2015 |
| 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 finished car should look. |
April 23, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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' - the 1964 Volvo P1800. |
April 7, 2016 |
| 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 of - the AC Aceca. |
April 14, 2016 |
| 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 restoration challenge too far. |
April 21, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 suffering a heart attack. |
March 16, 2017 |
| 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 challenge. Can they fix it up without him knowing? |
March 23, 2017 |
| 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 price over 20 years ago but was unable to repair it after it broke down. |
March 30, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 for over 40 years. The car belongs to former engineer Billy whose life was turned upside down in 2014 when his son and daughter in law were drowned on their honeymoon in South Africa. The boys enlist the help of 'Lucky Man' actor James Nesbitt as a special guest. |
March 8, 2018 |
| 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 the boys are pushed to their limits. However when tragedy strikes the entire restoration takes on a very different meaning. |
March 15, 2018 |
| 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 dream car. So what will he make of their secret fix-up? |
March 22, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 workshop. |
February 28, 2019 |
| 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't be taken from him is his 1972 Toyota Celica, that is until Tim and Fuzz sneak it away for a secret restoration. |
March 7, 2019 |
| 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 been struck by tragedy. |
March 14, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 have ever taken on. In spite of its almost terminal condition, underneath all that rust and rot lies an automotive legend. |
March 12, 2020 |
| 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. John had planned to completely restore the car as a retirement project however when he was struck down with Parkinson's disease. |
March 19, 2020 |
| 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. But it hasn't been started in 20 years. |
March 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MG Metro 6R4 In an extended episode, Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend take on a British championship-winning Metro 6R4 that was discovered languishing in a scrapyard |
March 18, 2021 |
| 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 he got extreme arthritis. |
March 25, 2021 |
| 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 is desperate to see his son drive the car before it's too late. |
April 1, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 suffering from ill health. |
March 10, 2022 |
| 2 |
Saab 900 Turbo Tim and Fuzz restore a Saab 900 Turbo. |
March 17, 2022 |
| 3 |
Ford Escort RS2000 Tim and Fuzz restore a Ford Escort RS2000. |
March 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ford Mondeo 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 |
March 9, 2023 |
| 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 landscape gardener Darren who won awards with it at car shows. Sadly, when tragedy struck, Darren’s beloved car ended up out of sight and out of mind, rotting away in a dirty lock up. Can Car S.O.S come to the rescue? Features legendary TV host and fellow car fanatic, Jay Leno. |
March 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Jeep Grand Cherokee In a Somerset barn, Tim and Fuzz find a rundown Jeep Grand Cherokee belonging to former soldier Ben, who after sustaining life altering injuries, has made it his duty to inspire and help others. But his car doesn’t inspire much confidence in Tim and Fuzz as they must turn this beaten down classic to an off roading machine! Can the boys do this, or should they have left the car back at the barn? Features a surprise Hollywood A-Lister… |
March 23, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Poplar and a host of problems. |
March 7, 2024 |
| 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, can they get Adam back on the road? |
March 14, 2024 |
| 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 car obsessive Maz, a town planner from Walsall, whose dream to restore the car came to an end when he was struck down with a near fatal genetic disorder. Once the car arrives at the workshop not only do the boys discover that it’s full of rot, but that it might not actually be the special edition it proports to be. Alpina or not Alpina – that is the question! |
March 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 it was a gift from her late sister. |
March 13, 2025 |
| 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, driven by Calos Sainz Snr. |
March 20, 2025 |
| 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 for his wife. |
March 27, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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? The clock is ticking. |
March 12, 2026 |
| 2 |
Mercedes SLK 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. |
March 19, 2026 |
| 3 |
Triumph Bonneville 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? |
March 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2013 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2026 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Thursday at 20:00:00 |