Open-World Car Trading & Repair Simulator
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Buy used cars, negotiate deals, repair and customize vehicles, then resell them for profit. Explore an open world, complete quests, and grow your car business.
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Walkthrough: Season 1 and 2 Quest Guide
Used Cars Simulator walkthrough covering Season 1 and Season 2 quests, car flipping, theft jobs, engine swaps, and hidden photo locations.

Steam Key: Deals, Prices & Activation Guide
Find the cheapest Used Cars Simulator steam key, compare verified store prices, avoid account-sharing traps, and learn how to redeem your PC code.

Used Cars Simulator truck norris: Price, Specs, and Location
Used Cars Simulator truck norris costs $300,000 at the Tow Truck Shop. View full vehicle specs, ramp controls, and related achievements.

Tips and Tricks for Flipping and Profits
Used Cars Simulator tips and tricks help you negotiate lower purchase prices, restore wrecks to 100% condition, and earn fast cash in the garage.

Used Cars Simulator review: Is the Car Flipping Sandbox Worth It?
An honest Used Cars Simulator review evaluating gameplay, car flipping, crime mechanics, performance issues, and overall value after the 1.0 launch.

Used Cars Simulator xbox Details: Release, Features, and Gameplay
Used Cars Simulator xbox edition is out on Xbox Series X|S. Check the official release date, pricing, Xbox Play Anywhere support, and gameplay tips.

Tow Truck: Models, Controls, and Guide
Get complete Used Cars Simulator tow truck details, covering ramp and winch keybinds, Tow Truck Shop models, and vehicle transport tips.

How to Remove Parts Guide
Used Cars Simulator remove parts using an angle grinder or designated repair shops. Learn exact tool locations, salvage steps, and engine removal tips.

Used Cars Simulator take a photo of the dungeon Achievement Guide
Everything confirmed about the Used Cars Simulator take a photo of the dungeon achievement, including official description and unlock stats.

Save Game Location and Backup Guide
Find the Used Cars Simulator save game location on Windows to back up your progress, manage save slots, or send files to developer support.
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Your Used Cars Simulator Journey
Beginner Flipping Tips
Inspection mechanics, tow truck operations, and restoration basics to establish your starter garage.
Season 1 Walkthrough
Step-by-step quest directions from clearing the starting shed to unlocking commercial dealership operations.
Rust Removal Guide
Essential tool requirements and shop services to strip chassis rust before listing flips for sale.
Commercial Dealership Setup
Procedures to purchase the lot for $50,000, hire an on-site manager, and automate car transactions.
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Used Cars Simulator achievement guide: Complete 100% Walkthrough
Track all 92 achievements in Used Cars Simulator with this guide, featuring photo locations, collectible ducks, secret triggers, and vehicle checklists.

How to Get Tablet: Store Location and Prices
Used Cars Simulator how to get tablet: visit the Eggplant Store on your map to purchase one. Compare tablet prices, durability tiers, and key uses.

How to Use Shovel: Digging & Scrap Guide
Find out in Used Cars Simulator how to use shovel tools to dig up buried scrap and quest items marked by red X indicators across the map.

Save Game Location and Backup Guide
Find the Used Cars Simulator save game location on Windows to back up your progress, manage save slots, or send files to developer support.

Tips and Tricks for Flipping and Profits
Used Cars Simulator tips and tricks help you negotiate lower purchase prices, restore wrecks to 100% condition, and earn fast cash in the garage.

Walkthrough: Season 1 and 2 Quest Guide
Used Cars Simulator walkthrough covering Season 1 and Season 2 quests, car flipping, theft jobs, engine swaps, and hidden photo locations.

Used Cars Simulator from wreck to gem quest: Step-by-Step Guide
Complete the Used Cars Simulator from wreck to gem quest with every towing, body shop repair, and delivery step, plus fixes for common engine bugs.

Photoproof of Umbrella Man Achievement Guide
Unlock the Used Cars Simulator photoproof of umbrella man achievement with exact map coordinates, spawn times, triggers, and troubleshooting steps.

Used Cars Simulator take a photo of the bomb: Location & Guide
Find the bomb in Used Cars Simulator to unlock the Take A Photo Of The Bomb achievement. Here is the exact location in the abandoned city.

Used Cars Simulator take a photo of the dungeon Achievement Guide
Everything confirmed about the Used Cars Simulator take a photo of the dungeon achievement, including official description and unlock stats.

Used Cars Simulator angle grinder Guide: How to Get and Use It
The Used Cars Simulator angle grinder lets you cut off car parts and open chained port containers. Find out where to buy it and how it works.

Used Cars Simulator body shop Guide: Location, Rust, and Engines
Locate the Used Cars Simulator body shop, remove rust from wrecks, and install engines to maximize vehicle flip profit in DreamWay Games' simulation.

How to Remove Rust: Tools and Body Shop Guide
Remove rust in Used Cars Simulator using a disc sander from the Hardware Store or paying the Body Shop so you can flip wrecks for full value.

How to Remove Parts Guide
Used Cars Simulator remove parts using an angle grinder or designated repair shops. Learn exact tool locations, salvage steps, and engine removal tips.

Abandoned Car Locations and Spawn Guide
Find Used Cars Simulator abandoned car locations across Lost Angeles and the desert, complete with exact map coordinates, claim steps, and restoration tips.

Car List: Every Confirmed Vehicle and Model
Check the full Used Cars Simulator car list, including supercars, utility tow trucks, and cargo haulers confirmed across Steam updates.

Nitro: Installation, Value, and Locations
Used Cars Simulator nitro boosts car acceleration, drift distance, and resale price. Learn where to get nitro bottles, how to install them, and fixes.

Tow Truck: Models, Controls, and Guide
Get complete Used Cars Simulator tow truck details, covering ramp and winch keybinds, Tow Truck Shop models, and vehicle transport tips.

Used Cars Simulator truck norris: Price, Specs, and Location
Used Cars Simulator truck norris costs $300,000 at the Tow Truck Shop. View full vehicle specs, ramp controls, and related achievements.

Best Way to Make Money Guide
Find the Used Cars Simulator best way to make money through 100% car flips, negotiation skill perks, stolen vehicle runs, and abandoned wreck repairs.

How to Buy, Sell, and Upgrade Dealership
Own and run the Used Cars Simulator dealership. Learn how to unlock the property for $50,000, hire a manager, use banners, and automate car sales.

Used Cars Simulator ps5 Release Details, Price, and Features
Used Cars Simulator is on PS5. Find the official PlayStation 5 release date, PlayStation Store price, gameplay mechanics, and system features.

Steam Deck Compatibility Guide
Check Used Cars Simulator Steam Deck compatibility, official Playable rating details, performance reports, and community Proton settings.

System Requirements: Full PC Specs Guide
Check the official Used Cars Simulator system requirements. Compare minimum and recommended PC hardware specs, file size, and Steam Deck support.

Used Cars Simulator xbox Details: Release, Features, and Gameplay
Used Cars Simulator xbox edition is out on Xbox Series X|S. Check the official release date, pricing, Xbox Play Anywhere support, and gameplay tips.

Demo Availability and Full Game Access
Looking for the Used Cars Simulator demo? The Steam demo is permanently closed. Here is what was included and how to play the full game today.

Price: Steam Deals and Platform Costs
Used Cars Simulator price starts at $11.99 on Steam with a 40% launch discount, $19.99 on PS5, and $15.99 on Xbox. Find all current platform prices.

Release Date: Full Launch, Platforms, Price
Used Cars Simulator officially launched version 1.0 on October 9, 2026, following its Early Access debut on April 9, 2025. Here is the complete breakdown.

Used Cars Simulator review: Is the Car Flipping Sandbox Worth It?
An honest Used Cars Simulator review evaluating gameplay, car flipping, crime mechanics, performance issues, and overall value after the 1.0 launch.

Steam Key: Deals, Prices & Activation Guide
Find the cheapest Used Cars Simulator steam key, compare verified store prices, avoid account-sharing traps, and learn how to redeem your PC code.

Discord: Testing and Updates
Find the official Used Cars Simulator Discord server link to join beta test builds, vote on upcoming cars, and share feedback with DreamWay Games.

Update Guide: Patch Notes and Roadmaps
Track every Used Cars Simulator update with patch breakdowns, newly added vehicles, base upgrades, optimization fixes, and police chase reworks.
The Game at a Glance
What is Used Cars Simulator?
Used Cars Simulator is an open-world vehicle restoration and trading sandbox developed by DreamWay Games and published by PlayWay S.A. Players start inside a rundown shed workshop after taking an ill-advised ramp jump, working their way up from cheap beaters and abandoned roadside wrecks into a fully operational commercial car dealership.
A typical run involves scouting project chassis, examining individual parts to negotiate lower purchase prices, hammering dents, and stripping rust. You haul inventory with flatbed tow trucks, balance legitimate repairs against lockpicking and car theft, and reinvest your profits into workshop upgrades, commercial lots, and high-performance exotics.
Explore All Guides- Developer
- DreamWay Games
- Publisher
- PlayWay S.A.
- Platform
- Windows PC
- Genre
- Action / Casual / Indie / Racing
- Full Release
- Oct 9, 2026
- Steam Reviews
- 1,176
- Positive Steam Reviews
- 79%
- Supported Languages
- 13
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Beginner Guide
Start your car trading business by inspecting vehicles, negotiating purchase prices, and preparing them for resale. Follow the basic flipping process: repair damage, replace missing parts, wash and repaint the car, then list it for sale.
Examine every broken component to reduce the asking price above the seller's head before negotiating.
Haul newly acquired vehicles back on a flatbed tow truck to avoid burning fuel and sustaining transit damage.
Complete all mechanical fixes, body hammering, rust stripping, washing, and painting to maximize buyer bids.
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Sleep or handle side tasks after listing a car so you can bypass early lowball bids and take top offers.
Money Making Guide
Improve resale profits by installing all missing parts and restoring condition, cleanliness, and paint coverage to 100%. Negotiation skills increase your bargaining range, while waiting after listing a car can bring better offers than the first buyers provide.
Purchase heavily damaged beaters or claim free abandoned wrecks to secure the highest potential profit margins.
Invest your first four skill points into the negotiation tree to buy 10 percent lower and sell 10 percent higher.
Use lockpicks and hotwire kits to steal vehicles for near-pure profit, swapping plates to dodge police.
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Complete roughly three perfected flips per vehicle class before moving your capital into higher tiers.
Repair and Rust Removal Guide
Restore cars by repairing dents, replacing missing parts, washing, and repainting. Remove wreck rust with the Hardware Store's disc sander, and replace its discs as they wear out.
Buy a disc sander and replacement sanding discs from the hardware store to grind rust manually in the field.
Equip the disc sander from your radial tool wheel and hold to grind until the rust meter hits zero percent.
Tow heavily rusted engine-less shells to the southwest body shop to pay for instant rust stripping.
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Apply complete paint coverage only after rust is cleared to trigger maximum showroom appraisal bonuses.
Car Auctions Guide
Unlock Auction House side missions after completing your first car sale quest. Inspect vehicles before bidding; the auctioneer's available selection changes every 24 in-game hours.
Monitor scheduled vehicle auctions across the map to locate rare chassis and project candidates.
Review the physical condition, body integrity, and missing parts of auction cars before placing bids.
Submit competitive bids against rival buyers without exceeding your calculated restoration profit ceiling.
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Deploy your tow truck to recover purchased auction inventory and transport it back to your workshop.
Car Containers Guide
Buy random cars from the container dealer at the Port. Choose a vehicle category, then check its price and displayed model probabilities before purchasing.
Purchase an angle grinder from the hardware store and equip it using the radial tool selection wheel.
Travel to the shipping port and identify locked containers secured by heavy exterior metal chains.
Aim the angle grinder at the container chains to sever them and open access to the vehicle or cargo inside.
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Monitor your grinder durability meter and return to the hardware store when tools deplete from wear.
Car Tuning Guide
The Rally Shop offers engine upgrades, roll cages, suspension height adjustments, and wheel spacing changes. Its services are available from the start.
Installing nitrous oxide bottles improves acceleration, stunt jump range, and final vehicle resale offers.
Purchase bottles on UsedBay, pay for installation at the mechanic shop, or scavenge them from Lost Angeles wrecks.
Nitrous oxide can be fitted into passenger cars via visible interior brackets, but tow trucks cannot equip nitro.
Side Quests Guide
Package delivery jobs begin with NPCs at the port or supermarket and require specific vehicles. The Rally Shop introduction quest also awards money and EXP.
Equip a metal detector to reveal red X markers across the desert and dig up valuable quest items using a shovel.
Use utility haulers like the D-1CK, Burrito Bison, or Gravel Titan to transport freight crates for cash and XP.
Take on underground jobs from faction leaders requiring lockpicks, model-specific hotwiring kits, and fake plates.
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Test vehicle handling on marked racing routes and complete timed challenges to satisfy storyline progression.
Updates and Patch Notes
The full release adds Season 3 quests, locations, and NPCs. Official patch notes also track fixes, including a repair bug that consumed excess scrap.
Exited Early Access with the Season 3 storyline, the Highway Boss and Mud Bandit cars, and UI overhauls.
Patches stabilized flatbed cargo attachment, added truck reset functions, and buffed engine towing torque.
Updates introduced pursuit hiding spots, distance meters, and directional UI trackers for approaching cruisers.
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Update 19 added an on-site manager to automate vehicle sales, while Update 20 introduced billboard banners.
System Requirements and Platforms
Compare the minimum and recommended PC specifications, including processor, graphics, memory, and storage requirements. The game is also available on PS5 through the PlayStation Store.
Requires Windows 10, an Intel i3-4130 or FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, a GTX 1050 Ti or R9 280, and 20 GB of storage space.
Available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with Xbox Play Anywhere and console keyboard-and-mouse support.
Holds an official Playable rating from Valve with Proton Gold compatibility, though small UI text requires zooming.
Quick Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make money fast in Used Cars Simulator?
The most reliable legal method is buying heavily damaged cars, inspecting every part to drive down seller prices, restoring them to 100% perfection, and waiting for high buyer offers. Alternatively, stealing vehicles with lockpicks and hotwiring kits yields instant cash if you avoid police.
Can you paint over rust in Used Cars Simulator?
No. Spray painting over rust only changes cosmetic appearance and leaves the rust flag intact, drastically reducing buyer offers. You must grind it off manually with a disc sander or pay for rust removal service at the body shop.
What happens if you run out of money in Used Cars Simulator?
Whenever your balance falls below $1,000, you can visit the local gas station to complete an emergency car-washing job. This task awards an immediate $1,000 in cash and 50 XP so you can buy basic tools or parts.
Can nitro be installed on tow trucks in Used Cars Simulator?
No, nitro bottles can only be equipped on standard drivable passenger cars. Official developer patch notes confirm that tow trucks are incompatible with nitro bottle installations.
How do you unlock the commercial dealership in Used Cars Simulator?
During the Season 1 quest The Price of Entry, speak to the bartender to lower the dealership purchase price from $4,000,000 down to $50,000. Purchasing the property and selling three cars satisfies the objective to enter the Rich District.
Where is the body shop located in Used Cars Simulator?
The body shop is situated in the southwest quadrant of the map and is labeled as the tinsmith on the user interface. It provides chassis rust removal and engine installation services.
Where will you start?
Start with beginner guides, learn how to repair cars, or find help with quests.
Used Cars Simulator · Platform: Windows PC · Developer: DreamWay Games
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System Requirements: Full PC Specs Guide
Check the official Used Cars Simulator system requirements. Compare minimum and recommended PC hardware specs, file size, and Steam Deck support.

Nitro: Installation, Value, and Locations
Used Cars Simulator nitro boosts car acceleration, drift distance, and resale price. Learn where to get nitro bottles, how to install them, and fixes.

Tow Truck: Models, Controls, and Guide
Get complete Used Cars Simulator tow truck details, covering ramp and winch keybinds, Tow Truck Shop models, and vehicle transport tips.

Abandoned Car Locations and Spawn Guide
Find Used Cars Simulator abandoned car locations across Lost Angeles and the desert, complete with exact map coordinates, claim steps, and restoration tips.

Car List: Every Confirmed Vehicle and Model
Check the full Used Cars Simulator car list, including supercars, utility tow trucks, and cargo haulers confirmed across Steam updates.

Used Cars Simulator angle grinder Guide: How to Get and Use It
The Used Cars Simulator angle grinder lets you cut off car parts and open chained port containers. Find out where to buy it and how it works.

Used Cars Simulator review: Is the Car Flipping Sandbox Worth It?
An honest Used Cars Simulator review evaluating gameplay, car flipping, crime mechanics, performance issues, and overall value after the 1.0 launch.

Used Cars Simulator xbox Details: Release, Features, and Gameplay
Used Cars Simulator xbox edition is out on Xbox Series X|S. Check the official release date, pricing, Xbox Play Anywhere support, and gameplay tips.

Used Cars Simulator truck norris: Price, Specs, and Location
Used Cars Simulator truck norris costs $300,000 at the Tow Truck Shop. View full vehicle specs, ramp controls, and related achievements.

Price: Steam Deals and Platform Costs
Used Cars Simulator price starts at $11.99 on Steam with a 40% launch discount, $19.99 on PS5, and $15.99 on Xbox. Find all current platform prices.