Well, honey, the cars on "Car SOS" are usually paid for by the show's production budget. They work their magic to restore those beat-up classics without putting a dent in the car owner's wallet. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride because those cars are getting a makeover on someone else's dime.
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As for the Volvo P1800 (for season 4) we did, it took about 1200 hours of labor, so manufacturing wouldn't like me. The structure of the show is really simple and logical. Basically, the manufacturing company pays for the mechanics to fix the car.
The commercial cost of the work is met by the TV company. None of the jobs has required less than 400 hours work, costing between £18,000 and £25,000 each case