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 it's an SUV or a high-end sports car.

Genre: Documentary

Cast:Paul Cowland , Helen Stanley , Grant Crookes

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Estates

Thu, Nov 5, 2020

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.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Performance Cars

Thu, Nov 5, 2020

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.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Hot Hatches

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

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.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ SUV's

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

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.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Fast Coupes

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

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.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Sporty Estates

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

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.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Sporty Superminis

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

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.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Grand Tourers

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

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?

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Sports Cars

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

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.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Mid-Sized SUV's

Thu, Dec 3, 2020

In this edition, Paul and Helen try to find the perfect SUV for a young-at-heart grandfather. But Terry doesn't want a diesel as they are bad for the environment.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Luxury SUV's

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

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 won't come cheap.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ Seven Seaters

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

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.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Supermini

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

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

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Sports Cars

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

A prospective buyer is so keen to buy his ultimate car he's 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.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Family Hatch

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

A classic car expert loves his 1995 Mercedes, but it isn't modern enough for daily use. He asks Helen and Paul to find the perfect family hatchback for him.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Small SUV

Thu, Nov 4, 2021

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

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Small 5 Door

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

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?

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Luxury Saloon

Thu, Nov 11, 2021

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.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Large Electrified Family Car

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

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.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Prestige Sportscars

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

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.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ HotHatch

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

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.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Family fun - Estates & SUV

Thu, Nov 25, 2021

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.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ Supercars

Thu, Mar 2, 2023

A 4x4 customiser knows his Land Rover Defenders - but supercars are unfamiliar territory for him. Helen and Paul find him a dream car with a big budget of £150,000

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ Electric Cars

Thu, Mar 2, 2023

A dad-of-five wants to join the EV revolution with an ultra-modern and nimble car. Helen and Paul show him three of the best all-electric commuter cars.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ SUVs

Thu, Mar 2, 2023

A blogger is looking for a stylish SUV and has some very particular requirements. Paul and Helen show her three models that are functional and fun.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ Executive Saloons

Thu, Mar 2, 2023

A healthcare professional needs an exceptional executive saloon. But with a list of must-haves limiting the options drastically, Helen and Paul need to dig deep.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ Towing Cars

Thu, Mar 9, 2023

A schoolteacher wants a car to match his outdoorsy lifestyle. With towing the top priority, Helen and Paul look at vehicles with big load spaces and pulling power.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ Luxury Cars

Thu, Mar 9, 2023

Working with a whopping £100,000 budget, Paul and Helen hunt for high-end luxury cars for a champion weightlifter - and he already owns a Bentley

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ Coupes

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Paul and Helen hunt down the best bargain coupes for a driver who wants luxury, comfort and space for his golf clubs. They find options to fit his £12,000 budget

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ Hybrid Hot Hatches

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

This week, an unlikely customer is looking for a hot hatchback. Paul and Helen need to find exciting and sporty options for one of their pickiest customers

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ Performance Hatchbacks

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

This time, a young dad wants to mix practicality and performance with a spacious hatchback. Helen and Paul seek out the best options for his budget.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ Small SUVs

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

The third series concludes with Paul and Helen helping a business-minded driver who is looking for a family friendly SUV with plenty of style. Helen and Paul hunt down three roomy but compact models for her to test drive.