 Paul Brackley the series technical advisor, made sporadic appearances to assist China in carrying heavy parts or equipment in the garage, when China needed additional assistance (such as when China was bleeding brake/clutch fluid or checking an exhaust while a vehicle was running), and helping Brewer tow non-running or non-MOT-compliant vehicles to the shop.While buying more American cars for the show, Brewer dropped in on Chip Foose during the 2 June 2013 episode of "Overhaulin", where Foose showed Brewer the 1972 Lotus Europa he was customising.As of 27 April 2020 174 episodes have been shown covering 174 different vehicles with 10 recap episodes.