Series synopsis
Car Fix is an American reality television series that premiered on MotorTrend on March 3, 2012. It stars Lou Santiago, Jared Zimmerman, Bryan Fuller and Jeremy Bumpus.
Expert mechanics showcasing repairs that go beyond the basics, from modifications and upgrades to customizations and body work, all using high-end performance and aftermarket products. The guys combine a craftsman's laser focus with some playful banter to lead viewers through hands-on, highly detailed projects.
Premise
Expert mechanics showcasing repairs that go beyond the basics, from modifications and upgrades to customizations and body work, all using high-end performance and aftermarket products. The guys combine a craftsman's laser focus with some playful banter to lead viewers through hands-on, highly detailed projects.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lou Santiago as Self
- Jared Zimmerman as Self
- Bryan Fuller as Self - Host
- Jeremy Bumpus as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 12 seasons with 180 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | March 3, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 12 | March 16, 2013 | June 1, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 13 | February 8, 2014 | May 3, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 13 | March 28, 2015 | June 20, 2015 |
| Season 5 | 16 | March 26, 2016 | July 9, 2016 |
| Season 6 | 17 | March 25, 2017 | July 15, 2017 |
| Season 7 | 16 | April 7, 2018 | July 21, 2018 |
| Season 8 | 16 | April 6, 2019 | July 20, 2019 |
| Season 9 | 16 | March 28, 2020 | July 11, 2020 |
| Season 10 | 16 | March 27, 2021 | November 20, 2021 |
| Season 11 | 16 | April 2, 2022 | December 10, 2022 |
| Season 12 | 16 | April 1, 2023 | December 2, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Custom Diffuser Installing a custom exhaust and rear diffuser on a Z06 Corvette in the opener of a series in which vehicles are repaired, modified and customized. |
March 3, 2012 |
| 2 |
Fox Body Mustang Jared and Lou modify a 1989 Fox Body Mustang GT in the hope of making it a faster racing vehicle. |
March 10, 2012 |
| 3 |
Work Truck Reborn A 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 work truck gets fixed up and accessorized. |
March 17, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
I've Got a Plan Jared and Lou visit the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the second-season premiere. |
March 16, 2013 |
| 2 |
Caddy Brake Upgrade The guys fix the brakes on a rare Cadillac. |
March 23, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Riddler Jared heads for Nebraska to help assemble a masterpiece to contend for the Ridler Award. |
March 30, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
STA-BIL 360 Camaro: Part 1 Jared gets the chance to build his dream project, but learns that time is not on his side. |
February 8, 2014 |
| 2 |
STA-BIL 360 Camaro: Part 2 Jared completely redesigns the tail section of the '71 Camaro. |
February 15, 2014 |
| 3 |
STA-BIL 360 Camaro: Part 3 The '71 Camaro goes through the first test fit of its 6.8-liter LS3 engine and 6-speed transmission. |
February 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Z28 Engine Swap Jared and Lou swap out the DZ302 engine of an original numbers-matching Z28 with a Chevrolet small-block engine. |
March 28, 2015 |
| 2 |
Nomad Floor Jared and Lou replace a one-piece floor panel on a 1955 Chevrolet Nomad wagon. |
April 4, 2015 |
| 3 |
Toyota Rock Racer Jared and Lou modify the hood and floor of a Toyota Rock Racer; custom headers. |
April 11, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dyno Tuned Porsche Jared and Lou rebuild a '79 Porsche. |
March 26, 2016 |
| 2 |
Street Mudder Jared and Lou upgrade a truck with a new Turbo 400 and a gear-driven NP205 transfer case. |
April 2, 2016 |
| 3 |
Rare Bird Jared locates a rare 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula 455 H.O. and Lou cuts it up. |
April 9, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gen 1 Viper Jared and Lou work on their first Dodge Viper, starting with a bolt-on supercharger with long-tube headers and exhaust. |
March 25, 2017 |
| 2 |
Big Time Top The guys diagnose and repair a convertible top on a 1964 Lincoln Continental. |
April 1, 2017 |
| 3 |
Custom Supra Jarod decides to build a custom titanium exhaust for a 1,400 horsepower Supra. |
April 8, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
80's Restore Learn what it takes to restore a car from the 80's with Jared and Lou as they take an '87 Grand National and redo the headliner, carpet and a few other parts that just became available for these cars. |
April 7, 2018 |
| 2 |
Barracuda Brakes The simple brake job on a '65 Barracuda becomes an entire suspension rebuild. |
April 14, 2018 |
| 3 |
Monte Carlo LS The team finds no problem with putting an LS in a Monte Carlo Aerocoupe. |
April 21, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Plymouth GTX Jared and Lou give a '71 Plymouth GTX more power by installing a supplemental planetary gearbox; they tackle a worn-out AC to keep the driver cool. |
April 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
DeLorean Noise A 1981 DeLorean gets sound-deadening material to quiet the ride and a back-up camera for safety. |
April 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
BMW Transplant Jared and Loud address how to get a car that's been sitting for a while back on the road. |
April 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
"Public Enemy" 33 Hot Rod Bryan Fuller has been working on a '33 hot rod for over 10 years, and now all his hard work is paying off because he has a buyer. |
March 28, 2020 |
| 2 |
Project FJ40 Bryan and Jeremy tear the original drum brakes off a Land Cruiser and create a power braking system. |
April 4, 2020 |
| 3 |
Fuller Daily Driver Bryan and Jeremy bring in a '69 Lincoln Continental and slam it to the ground. |
April 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hellcat Charger When doing body work on any project, you need to know what panels to save and what panels to replace. Fuller and Bumpus give some tips on what to look for on a '69 Charger Hellcat project. |
March 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Classic Thunderbird The guys bring in a cherry, classic Thunderbird to up the performance under the hood. |
April 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
Truck Norris The guys bring in a turbocharged C10 already making over 700hp and add tubular control arms to get that power to the ground. |
April 10, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bumpin' Maverick The guys take a trip back to the '90s with an all-new Ford Maverick. Jeremy shows off some custom nostalgia paint, and the guys build an extreme speaker box and competition sound system to get this Maverick bumpin' like trucks did back in the day. |
April 2, 2022 |
| 2 |
Restomod Bel Air Why is hydroboost so important in your brakes? The guys will show you how to convert hydroboost under the floor on a vintage Bel Air, and finish it off with a custom 3-inch exhaust. |
April 9, 2022 |
| 3 |
Retro Race Car Fuller and Bumpy convert a Camaro body that was once used for the track and get it ready for the road again. They'll have to cut out the entire floor section and weld in a new one. |
April 16, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MegaRexx MegaRaptor Fuller and Bumpus fabricate a desert-style spare tire carrier for the massive MegaRexx MegaRaptor truck; the 46-inch tire weighs a ton, and they show how to design and fabricate using the latest tools and equipment. |
April 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
Woody Wagon A Buick Roadmaster woodie wagon is getting a complete restoration, and the guys will show when a body panel is worth saving and when it needs to be scrapped; they also bring some of the old wood back to life. |
April 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Mom's Mustang Jeremy brings in his mom's 1965 Mustang for a V-8 swap; they'll take out the factory motor and put in a 302, then install a complete front end in it with coil-overs to give it a much smoother ride than the factory suspension. |
April 15, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MotorTrend |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 3, 2012 |
| Last aired | December 2, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 11:00:00 |