What is Dominic Chinea's new TV show about?

Dominic Chinea, a star of the BBC's Repair Shop, is currently filming a new TV show for UKTV, though he can only share vague details about the project with his fans. The show is said to involve Chinea driving around in a Land Rover Defender, which has become one of his own restoration projects.

How has Dominic Chinea's move to Cornwall impacted his life?

Dominic Chinea's relocation from Kent to Cornwall has been a "completely life-changing" experience. While he now has a new home with a field and a large barn that he can use as a workshop, the move has also been a significant challenge, as Chinea has had to contend with transforming the derelict space into his dream workshop.

What personal project is Dominic Chinea working on?

In addition to his new TV show, Dominic Chinea is also working on an ambitious personal project to repurpose a World War I aircraft engine and build a race car. This project has been a source of both progress and chaos in Chinea's life as he balances it with the demands of his TV work.

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Repair Shop Star Dominic Chinea Navigates Chaotic Life Amid New TV Show

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Dominic Chinea, a Repair Shop star, is filming a new TV show for UKTV
His life is currently "in chaos" as the new show's filming comes to an end
Chinea is also working on his own ambitious project to repurpose a World War I aircraft engine into a race car

Repair Shop Star Dominic Chinea Navigates Chaotic Life Amid New TV Show

As of November 13th, 2025, Dominic Chinea, a beloved star of the BBC's Repair Shop, is navigating a chaotic period in his life. Chinea, who joined the show back in 2017, has been working on a new TV project for UKTV, which is now coming to an end.

In a recent YouTube video, Chinea revealed that while he has been making "a lot of progress" on his new show, his life remains in a state of disarray. The TV star, who is known for his expertise in car restoration, is also working on an ambitious personal project - repurposing a World War I aircraft engine to build a race car.