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Best TV Shows About Cars

Some kids seem born with a fascination with anything that has a motor, a couple of axles, and a steering wheel. If your kids are into cars and trucks, these speedy shows are sure to entertain them -- whether they're still playing with Hot Wheels or almost ready for a learner's permit. Some of these have awesome learning potential for kids interested in STEM or mechanics, and some are just plain entertaining. Whatever you happen to be looking for, these turbo-charged TV picks are sure to please kids with a vehicular fixation. Check out these fab Science Shows and Educational TV for more fun ways to hit the virtual road.

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Bigfoot Presents: Meteor and the Mighty Monster Trucks

age 3+

Big-wheeled fun that's heavy on positive messages.

Network: Discovery Kids (2006)
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Elias: Rescue Team Adventures

age 3+

Friendly safety vehicles are great role models for tots.

Network: Netflix (2015)
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Roary the Racing Car

age 3+

Spunky speedster teaches kids social values.

Network: Sprout (2009)
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The Stinky & Dirty Show

age 3+

Popular book characters are excellent role models for kids.

Network: Amazon Prime Video (2016)
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Tayo the Little Bus

age 3+

Animated charmer features positive messages -- and farts.

Network: Hulu (2010)
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Terrific Trucks

age 3+

Delightful series follows adventures of real dirt movers.

Network: Universal Kids (2016)
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Trash Truck

age 3+

Gentle preschool buddy tale celebrates imagination.

Network: Netflix (2020)
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Blaze and the Monster Machines: Race to the Top of the World

age 4+

Big adventure + STEM learning = friendly fun for kids.

Network: Nick Jr. (2015)
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Go! Go! Cory Carson

age 4+

Sweet stories, exceptional messages in toy-inspired series.

Network: Netflix (2020)
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Robocar Poli

age 4+

Kind rescue vehicles teach kids about community safety.

Network: Netflix (2015)
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Turbo Dogs

age 4+

Cruising canines share social values with kids.

Network: ION , NBC , qubo (2008)
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Grace’s Amazing Machines

age 5+

Second installment of fun show still busts stereotypes.

Network: CBeebies (2019)
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Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy

age 5+

Bot trainees learn teamwork, perseverance at rescue school.

Network: Discovery Family Channel (2019)
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Fast Layne

age 6+

Fun show challenges gender stereotypes, promotes teamwork.

Network: Disney Channel (2019)
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Turbo FAST

age 6+

Zany adventures, positive messages from racing snail hero.

Network: Netflix (2013)
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Wacky Races (2017)

age 6+

Silly humor, colorful characters keep reboot on track.

Network: Boomerang (2017)
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Dinotrux

age 7+

Creatures find friendship, fun in awesome animated world.

Network: Netflix (2015)
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Transformers: Cyberverse

age 7+

Female Autobot shines in new leadership role.

Network: Cartoon Network (2018)
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NASCAR Hammer Down

age 8+

Car-racing show entertains, defies gender stereotypes.

Network: Nickelodeon (2015)
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Fast & Furious: Spy Racers

age 9+

Diverse adventure series' race scenes will thrill tweens.

Network: Netflix (2019)