Motor Pickers

Classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder-restorer Helen Stanley help buyers find their dream car. They use their expertise to pick a vehicle that fits the specification and budget, whether its an SUV or a high-end sports car.

10 Votes (5.2)

2020 HD United Kingdom English Returning Series
Documentary

Credits:

Paul Cowland

Presenter

Helen Stanley

Presenter

S1E1 - Estates 2020-11-05

First up, a client wants a more luxurious and reliable car that his current Peugeot 508. He asks Paul and Helen to find him an automatic car with a panoramic sunroof.

S1E2 - Performance Cars 2020-11-05

Mark currently drives a Fiat 500X but would like a more thrilling car for his long commutes to work. He is willing to spend up to £40,000 on a high-performance car.

S1E3 - Hot Hatches 2020-11-12

Paul and Helen are tasked with helping a family man find an exciting hot hatch. Their client wants a fun-to-drive motor with great handling.

S1E4 - SUV's 2020-11-12

A local television presenter wants a motor with a stylish interior and a 2.0-litre engine. Paul and Helen hunt for the perfect luxury SUV.

S1E5 - Fast Coupes 2020-11-19

Paul and Helen help aerospace engineer Neil find a faster upgrade to the BMW 6 series he currently drives. He is looking for a high performance car, on a budget.

S1E6 - Sporty Estates 2020-11-19

Today, Grant from Sheffield wants a car with a little more power and a more prestigious badge than his current motor - A Ford Focus Estate.

S1E7 - Sporty Superminis 2020-11-26

In this edition, Paul and Helen help Ellie who has recently moved to north Wales and is looking to replace her commuting car, a Ford Ka, for something fast, fun and feisty to hit the open road in.

S1E8 - Grand Tourers 2020-11-26

Paul and Helen assist Paul from Hertfordshire who is looking to add a luxury GT his car collection and has a decent sized budget to spend - but will it be enough to get what he is looking for?

S1E9 - Sports Cars 2020-12-03

This time, Paul and Helen are tasked with helping a soldier find a life-changing sports car. Survival expert Stephen is looking for a fast, fun motor as an alternative to his Mitsubishi L200 pick-up truck work vehicle.

S1E10 - Mid-Sized SUV's 2020-12-03

In this edition, Paul and Helen try to find the perfect SUV for a young-at-heart grandfather. But Terry doesnt want a diesel as they are bad for the environment.

S1E11 - Luxury SUV's 2020-12-10

Paul and Helen help a young man wanting to make a big purchase. 21-year-old Luke is looking to buy a luxury SUV with plenty of gadgets and that will turn heads - and that wont come cheap.

S1E12 - Seven Seaters 2020-12-17

Paul and Helen wrap up the first series by helping Alex from Hertfordshire find a car for his growing family that is both stylish and practical.

S2E1 - Supermini 2021-10-28

After 10 years of trying, a newly-qualified driver is looking for an ideal starter car to get her out of her mums old hatchback. Fitness instructor Anisha is looking for something stylish but practical on a limited budget.

S2E2 - Sports Cars 2021-10-28

A prospective buyer is so keen to buy his ultimate car hes willing to cash out his pension. 55-year-old artisan baker Chris from Lancashire is looking to trade in his little Audi and invest in a dream sports car.

S2E3 - Family Hatch 2021-11-04

A classic car expert loves his 1995 Mercedes, but it isnt modern enough for daily use. He asks Helen and Paul to find the perfect family hatchback for him.

S2E4 - Small SUV 2021-11-04

A client has a monthly budget of £260 to spend on a small SUV. Helen and Paul are tasked with finding a motor thats comfortable and city friendly.

S2E5 - Small 5 Door 2021-11-11

Abbey is tired of sharing cars with her parents and wants a spacious hatchback of her own. Can Paul and Helen find a suitable motor worth no more than £5,000?

S2E6 - Luxury Saloon 2021-11-11

Helen and Paul help a client who wants a saloon car with good looks and lots of power. They have a whopping budget of £35,000 to find the perfect motor.

S2E7 - Large Electrified Family Car 2021-11-18

Their quest was to get Swedish guy who lives in London and used to work for Volvo out of his Volvo into a fully electric car @ £50-60k for a growing family of 4, soon to be 5.

S2E8 - Prestige Sportscars 2021-11-18

A client is willing to spend £85,000 on a fast, loud and pretty performance sports car. He challenges Paul and Helen to pick out the car of his dreams.

S2E9 - HotHatch 2021-11-25

Helen and Paul help a 25-year-old man search for a hot hatchback. With a monthly budget of £600, he wants bright colours and a high-tech interior.

S2E10 - Family fun - Estates & SUV 2021-11-25

A client is tired of cramming his bike, dog and young family into a mini hatchback. He asks Helen and Paul to find a family-friendly motor with a big boot.