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 (9)
1. Super Car Scrappers
Aired 7 August 2013 • 45 min
Ben and Frankie take on a Porsche 911, while George and Sheldon opt for a Maserati 3200 GT.
2. My First Car
Aired 14 August 2013 • 45 min
The teams are invited to find a version of their first cars to compete to see who can make the most money from buying and selling scrap parts.
3. Take Me Home
Aired 21 August 2013 • 45 min
Vehicles for hire are the theme in this episode, with a classic London taxi up against a stretch limo.
4. The French Connection
Aired 28 August 2013 • 45 min
It's Citroen vs Citroen in this episode as a rusting DS goes up against a Dyane, a descendant of the iconic 2CV.
5. Breaking the Mould
Aired 4 September 2013 • 45 min
Two teams compete to see who can make the most money by buying, breaking and selling parts from scrap cars.
6. The Swinging 60s
Aired 11 September 2013 • 45 min
This week the two teams go in search of motoring icons from the '60s to see who can make the most money by buying and selling scrap parts.
7. Workhorse Write-Offs
Aired 18 September 2013 • 45 min
This week the teams are asked to find a 'workhorse write-off' – a vehicle that has worked hard for its living but is now surplus to requirements.
8. 50K Cars
Aired 25 September 2013 • 45 min
The teams are challenged to buy and break a car that cost more than 50,000 pounds (in today's money) when it was new.
9. Bargain Bangers
Aired 2 October 2013 • 45 min
The two teams are given a mere £250 to buy a vehicle and make the most money from buying and selling scrap parts.