The BEST episodes of Car S.O.S. season 1

Every episode of Car S.O.S. season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Car S.O.S. season 1!

We Brits love our cars but, just like any relationship, sometimes things can get a little rusty. Meet master mechanic Fuzz Townshend and radio and TV presenter Tim Shaw, a petrol-head pair who undertake dramatic automobile interventions across the UK, hoping to return some much-loved motors to their former glory. With a tight deadline to turn each job around without the owners knowing, find out how these neglected classics fell in need of a little loving care – and what Fuzz and Tim can do to get them back on the road.

Last Updated: 4/26/2024Network: National Geographic (UK)Status: Continuing
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Lotus Flowers
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7.82
93 votes

#1 - Lotus Flowers

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/11/2013

Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them. This episode focuses on the Lotus Elan.

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Phoenix Jeep
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7.77
47 votes

#2 - Phoenix Jeep

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/14/2013

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.

Directors: Steve Bonser
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Cosworth In Crisis
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7.70
63 votes

#3 - Cosworth In Crisis

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/28/2013

The Ford Cosworth was once seen as a classy car, but for Darren it's a reminder of a family tragedy. Can the guys restore it to its former glory?

Directors: Steve Bonser
The Rover's Return
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7.67
46 votes

#4 - The Rover's Return

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2013

Rover-lover Steve’s health issues have ended his dreams of renovating his 1972 P6. Can the guys beat the odds and save Steve's beloved car?

The Fiat Fiasco
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7.65
74 votes

#5 - The Fiat Fiasco

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/7/2013

Jeremy lost his wife and was unable to work after a car accident. Can the guys end his bad luck and give his Fiat Spider the makover it deserves?

Directors: Steve Bonser
Anglia Angels
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7.65
48 votes

#6 - Anglia Angels

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/7/2013

The Hutchings-Clarke family all drive Ford Anglias, except James, whose own model doesn't even have an engine. Will the guys manage to rescue it?

Beetle Mania
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7.61
46 votes

#7 - Beetle Mania

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/21/2013

‘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.

Directors: Steve Bonser
Zodiac Come Back
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7.59
34 votes

#8 - Zodiac Come Back

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/4/2013

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

Triumph of the Stag
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7.39
41 votes

#9 - Triumph of the Stag

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2013

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

Austin Re-Powered
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7.30
33 votes

#10 - Austin Re-Powered

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/28/2013

Tim and Fuzz travel the country searching for cars that have seen better days, and owners who need a helping hand restoring them. This episode focuses on the 1928 Austin 12 Tourer.