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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Car S.O.S. Season 9 Episode 3 - Fiat X1/9
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    #1 - Fiat X1/9

    S9:E3

    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.

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  2. Car S.O.S. Season 9 Episode 8 - Bedford Ha Ice Cream Van
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    #2 - Bedford Ha Ice Cream Van

    S9:E8

    Tim and Fuzz are off to Manchester to pick up a 1978 Bedford HA Ice Cream Van. This rusty wreck belongs to Barbara who has served ice cream to the locals for over 50 years.

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  3. Car S.O.S. Season 9 Episode 10 - Ford Cortina Mk 3
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    #3 - Ford Cortina Mk 3

    S9:E10

    Tim and Fuzz head to Leicester to pick up a Mk 3 Ford Cortina, once Britain's top selling car but now on the automotive endangered species list. The car belongs to 53-year-old Bobby whose family hope the restored car will give him the pick-me-up he needs.

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  4. Car S.O.S. Season 9 Episode 11 - Bond Bug
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    #4 - Bond Bug

    S9:E11

    Tim and Fuzz are back on their mission to restore much loved classic cars for deserving owners. They take on a quirky little car, affectionately know as The Bond Bug.

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  5. Car S.O.S. Season 10 Episode 5 - Dennis Fire Engine
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    #5 - Dennis Fire Engine

    S10:E5

    Tim and Fuzz are off to Kent to rescue a 1973 Dennis Fire Engine belonging to firefighter James, who sadly lost his father to cancer.

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  6. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 2 - Rover SD1
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    #6 - Rover SD1

    S11:E2

    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.

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  7. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 4 - Porsche 911 Targa
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    #7 - Porsche 911 Targa

    S11:E4

    Tim and Fuzz travel to Oxfordshire to collect a 1973 Porsche 911 Targa belonging to Ben who has been unable to get the car up and running due to life getting in the way and developing early onset dementia. Wife Jeannetta and friend Andy hope that Car S.O.S can breathe new life into this old classic. But is the car too far gone for the boys to repair?

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  8. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 5 - Riley RMF
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    #8 - Riley RMF

    S11:E5

    Tim and Fuzz travel to Rochdale to collect a unique family heirloom: a 1953 Riley RMF. A now rare British post-war classic has been handed from father to son for 70 years. Current owner, Richard, has been unable to get the Riley up and running, so Car S.O.S has been called in to try and make an automotive dream come true. However, the boys discover there's more to this restoration than meets the eye. Features friend of the show and all-round petrolhead, Edd China.

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  9. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 6 - Renault Alpine GTA SL
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    #9 - Renault Alpine GTA SL

    S11:E6

    Tim and Fuzz are off to Dorset to pick up a 1987 Renault Alpine GTA. The car belongs to former computer technician David, who has sadly been struck down by throat cancer, leaving his beloved car off the road and in desperate need of some TLC. His friends and family hope Car S.O.S can restore David’s pride and joy back to its former glory. Features motoring broadcast legend, Vicki Butler-Henderson.

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  10. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 7 - JCB Digger
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    #10 - JCB Digger

    S11:E7

    In a departure from the norm, Car S.O.S travel to Southend to take on a 1978 JCB digger. The vehicle belongs to former carpenter Kev who has recently suffered two heart attacks and is now unable to look after his pride and joy.

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  11. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 8 - Ford Mustang
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    #11 - Ford Mustang

    S11:E8

    Tragically in 1988, John’s wife died of cancer, aged just 32. John was left as the sole parent of three children, all under 10. He had to immediately give up the job he loved to look after the children, initially going onto benefits to survive. His much-loved Ford Mustang understandably went under a cover (although standing on grass) and has stayed there ever since for 33 years. Tim and Fuzz step in to help bring this vintage bit of US muscle back to life.

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  12. Car S.O.S. Season 11 Episode 9 - Mk.1 Toyota MR2
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    #12 - Mk.1 Toyota MR2

    S11:E9

    Tim and Fuzz try to restore a tatty Mk.1 Toyota MR2, but soon discover there's more to this little sports car than meets the eye

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  13. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 1 - Ford Pop Hot Rod
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    #13 - Ford Pop Hot Rod

    S12:E1

    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.

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  14. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 2 - Datsun 240k Skyline
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    #14 - Datsun 240k Skyline

    S12:E2

    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?

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  15. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 3 - BMW E30 Alpina
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    #15 - BMW E30 Alpina

    S12:E3

    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!

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  16. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 4 - Ford Fiesta XR2
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    #16 - Ford Fiesta XR2

    S12:E4

    When Brian started suffering from health problems, the project of restoring his XR2 to show-winning condition ground to a halt - so in stepped Tim and Fuzz

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  17. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 5 - Honda CR-X
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    #17 - Honda CR-X

    S12:E5

    Tim and Fuzz aim to help refrigeration engineer Tim, whose life has been blighted by a cruel genetic condition, as they take on their first ever Honda.

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  18. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 6 - Citroen SM
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    #18 - Citroen SM

    S12:E6

    Tim and Fuzz restore a Citroen SM - widely considered one of the greatest French cars ever - after it suffered catastrophic engine failure on its first outing.

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  19. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 7 - TVR Grantura
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    #19 - TVR Grantura

    S12:E7

    Tim and Fuzz head to Norfolk to take on a 1962 TVR Grantura that has been off the road for nearly 50 years.

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  20. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 8 - VW Golf GTI Mk2
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    #20 - VW Golf GTI Mk2

    S12:E8

    Tim and Fuzz are out to help Darren, who was left disabled after a tragic road accident in which he saved his grandson, by fixing up his iconic 1989 Golf

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  21. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 9 - Triumph TR7
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    #21 - Triumph TR7

    S12:E9

    Tim and Fuzz take on one of the most divisive British sports cars ever made - a Triumph TR7. Can the team help make owner Barry's dream come true?

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  22. Car S.O.S. Season 12 Episode 10 - Lexus IS200
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    #22 - Lexus IS200

    S12:E10

    Tim and Fuzz are in unknown territory as they take on 28-year-old Charlie's Lexus IS200 and transform it into a full-blown drift car.

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  23. Car S.O.S. Season 13 Episode 1 - Mazda Mx5
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    #23 - Mazda Mx5

    S13:E1

    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.

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  24. Car S.O.S. Season 13 Episode 2 - Toyota Celica GT4
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    #24 - Toyota Celica GT4

    S13:E2

    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.

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  25. Car S.O.S. Season 13 Episode 3 - Vw Dune Buggy
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    #25 - Vw Dune Buggy

    S13:E3

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Fiat X1/9" is the worst rated episode of "Car S.O.S.". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/1/2021. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Bedford Ha Ice Cream Van".