Car S.O.S.

Name: Car S.O.S.
Genre: Reality
Released: 2013-02-07
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Tim Shaw, Fuzz Townshend

RETURNING14 Seasons141 Episodes★ 7.1

Car S.O.S. is a reality series on National Geographic that premiered in 2013, with 14 seasons and 141 episodes to date. It has been renewed for Season 15, and a premiere date has not been announced yet.

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NetworkNational Geographic

First AiredFeb 7, 2013

Last AiredMay 14, 2026

GenreReality

Runtime45 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionRenegade Pictures, National Geographic Channels International, NGC UK Partnership

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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Cast

Tim Shaw

Fuzz Townshend

Seasons & Episodes14 seasons · 141 episodes

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E1Austin-Healey Frogeye Sprite

Mar 12, 202660m

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.

E2Mercedes SLK

Mar 19, 202660m

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.

E3Triumph Bonneville

Mar 26, 202660m

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?

E4VW Golf GTi Mk1

Apr 2, 202660m

Tim and Fuzz tackle one of their toughest challenges yet — a Mk1 Golf GTi owned by one of Birmingham’s biggest VW fans. Unlike their previous builds, this isn’t a typical restoration; it’s a quest to produce a show-stopping dream car, but will their creation wow the crowds at one of the UK’s top car meet locations?

E5Austin Mini

Apr 9, 202660m

Tim and Fuzz take on a crumbling Mini Mayfair bought by Donna with her late father’s inheritance. Dreaming of a Cooper, she ended up with a rust-ridden wreck, and ill health put a stop to any hopes of restoration. Now the boys must rebuild what’s left and transform it into the ultimate Cooper tribute—with help from the Cooper family themselves.

E6Nissan GTI-R

Apr 16, 202660m

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

E7Alfa Romeo Spider

Apr 23, 202660m

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

E8Land Rover Defender

Apr 30, 202660m

Tim and Fuzz head over to Northern Ireland to pick up a 26-year-old Land Rover Defender which helped launch the Community Rescue Service 20 years ago and has played an important role in saving lives, but serious mechanical failure and rot has put it out of action.

E9Rover P4

May 7, 202660m

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

E10Lamborghini Silhouette

May 14, 202660m

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

About Car S.O.S.

Car S.O.S. is a reality series on National Geographic. The show first aired on Feb 7, 2013 and currently has 14 seasons and 141 episodes. Car S.O.S. has been renewed for Season 15, and a premiere date has not been announced yet. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 20 votes. The cast includes Tim Shaw, Fuzz Townshend.