Ep 16. Love It Or List It

Car Fix is a popular American television series that features two car enthusiast hosts, Jared Zimmerman and Lou Santiago. The show is all about fixing, restoring, and modifying cars. In each episode, the hosts pick an old or damaged car and work towards restoring it, retaining its original value and features where possible. The show is beloved by audiences, especially car enthusiasts, for its informative and hands-on approach to car repair.

In season 8 episode 16, named "Love It Or List It," Jared and Lou take on two separate challenges. First, they tackle a 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite, a car that has lived out its best days and requires a major overhaul to run again. The car's owner, a fan of the show, is looking forward to the transformation and eager to share it with the world. Jared and Lou have their work cut out for them with this project, as the Austin-Healey Sprite is notorious for being a challenging car to work on. They are determined to bring the car to its full glory, however, and get to work immediately on its engine and body.

Next, the hosts receive a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, which has been the owner's pride and joy for a long time. However, the owner is considering selling the car as she has had it for a long time and it holds a lot of memories. Jared and Lou step in, with the intention of making the car irresistible to the owner, making her "love it" more than ever. The hosts plan to do everything they can to make the owner fall in love with the Camaro all over again.

The challenges are not without their roadblocks, however. With the Austin-Healey Sprite, the engine is dismantled and has several parts missing. Jared and Lou have their work cut out for them as they painstakingly go through the engine to identify missing parts and fix any issues. Additionally, the car's body has several dents and rust spots, and the hosts need to carefully sand the car's body and weld in new parts. They have to make sure the car's body remains straight and doesn't warp in the welding process. The hosts also address the car's brakes, suspension, and exhaust, bringing everything up to par with modern standards.

With the Chevrolet Camaro, the hosts notice that the car's paint has faded and its engine has several issues. They get to work immediately, carefully addressing each issue with the car's engine and bringing its horsepower to new heights. They also repaint the car with a fantastic candy apple red which makes it really pop. Jared and Lou also work on the car's suspension system, wheels, and tires, giving it a slick look meant to appeal to the owner.

Through their processes, Jared and Lou show their love for cars, and their attention to detail and the challenges that new projects inevitably present make Car Fix compelling viewing. In "Love It Or List It," the hosts are faced with several challenges in both the Austin-Healey Sprite and the Chevrolet Camaro that they have to overcome to see the projects through to their completion. Jared and Lou show their expertise in mechanics and design as they bring to life these two cars. By the end of the episode, the hosts present the cars to the owners in the best condition, thus showing the owners why they ought to "love it" rather than "list it."

In summary, Car Fix season 8 episode 16 named "Love It Or List It" is a compelling episode featuring two difficult projects that demand Jared Zimmerman and Lou Santiago's expertise. The hosts tackle the 1961 Austin-Healey Sprite and the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, bringing their passion for cars to the screen and their working on them is a joy to watch. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just anyone looking for a great action-packed episode on TV, this episode won't disappoint.