Car Mechanic Simulator 2026 Wiki

Access and Accept Orders

Open the Orders list from the Pie Menu or press O. Each order shows what the customer wants done and links to the car you will receive.

Check Car Status First

Review the vehicle's order requirements, engine details, parts list, and system overview through CAR STATUS before touching anything.

Handle Fluid Tasks Correctly

Refill tasks include coolant, windshield washer, power steering, and brake fluid. Change tasks require draining first, then refilling with fresh fluid.

Diagnose Hidden Faults

Use Examination Mode and the correct tool for any part that cannot be visually confirmed. This is especially important for internal or system-based faults.

Respect Car Restrictions

Engine swaps and tuning are limited to player-owned vehicles. Customer cars do not allow these systems, so plan your work accordingly.

Turn In Only When Complete

Confirm that all order conditions are satisfied before submitting. Incomplete fluid or parts work will prevent the job from closing.

Raises the vehicle for underside access. Use it for suspension, brakes, exhaust, oil drain, and all underbody work.

The main garage hub for parts orders, order management, used parts browsing, and equipment purchases. The Tablet gives quick access without walking to the desk.

Repairs damaged parts up to 50% condition through a timing minigame. Use it to save money instead of buying new parts on every job.

Salvages unwanted parts into raw materials. Use it to convert low-value leftovers into resources or cash.

Separates tires from rims and installs tires onto rims. Required whenever wheel assemblies need rebuilding.

Balances wheels through a green-zone minigame. Use it after building or servicing wheel assemblies for smooth results.

Resurfaces brake discs up to 50% condition. Use it when discs are repairable rather than replacing them outright.

Repairs body parts up to 50% condition with a timing-based process. Use it during body restoration or profit-focused rebuilds.

Pulls and installs complete engines. Required for engine swaps and full engine removal jobs on player-owned cars.

Lets you build, service, rotate, and inspect engines outside the vehicle. Use it for deep engine work or building from scratch.

Separates and joins spring and shock absorber combinations. Required during suspension rebuilding.

Drains engine oil from a lifted vehicle. Use it before oil-related work and before removing parts that require draining first.

Recharges flat batteries and returns them to inventory. Use it when the battery is flat but still worth saving.

Aligns headlight beams through a target-based minigame. Use it after repairs that affect lighting position.

Aligns wheels for straight driving and correct handling. Use it after suspension or wheel-related work.

Use the Dyno for power checks, Paintshop for painting cars and parts, Test Path for brake and suspension testing, and Car Wash for cleaning before delivery.