About this season
Manic Mechanics pits two teams of car dismantlers against each other to hunt down cars to buy, break and sell the parts. They have to be first to the bargains and sell like hell to make a profit. Can they make cash from scrap?
Episodes (10)
1. Gangster Getaways
Aired 8 October 2012 • 45 min
A bashed-up Jaguar XJR and super-cheap Audi A8 face off as the strippers attempt to make a profit from some high-powered getaway cars.
2. Fast And Furious
Aired 15 October 2012 • 45 min
The two teams turn to scrapped Japanese performance cars as they compete to make the most from buying, breaking and selling parts.
3. American Muscle
Aired 22 October 2012 • 45 min
This week, the teams try to hunt down an affordable Yank tank to strip for parts.
4. Supermini Showdown
Aired 29 October 2012 • 45 min
Two teams compete to make the most money by scrapping 'superminis', including a Mini City and an iconic Mini Cooper.
5. Hot Hatch Heroes
Aired 5 November 2012 • 45 min
Offering fast speeds and cheap thrills, the iconic 80s Hatch is hugely desirable – which should mean big money on the scrap market for the teams.
6. Sporting Legends
Aired 12 November 2012 • 45 min
7. Off-Road Write-Offs
Aired 19 November 2012 • 45 min
Two teams go in search of off-road icons to strip down and sell off for cash.
8. Small and Sporty
Aired 26 November 2012 • 45 min
George and Sheldon track down an MGB GT whilst Ben and Frankie break down a Mazda MX-5, as the teams seek a profit on a compact sportscar.
9. Weekend Warriors
Aired 3 December 2012 • 45 min
The two teams turn to cool and quirky campervans, beach buggies and Beetles as they try to make the most from buying, breaking and selling parts.
10. British Classics
Aired 10 December 2012 • 45 min