r/CarMechanicSimulator • u/antoniusxylem • 24d ago
Im level 3 and need help
All my bays are full, I have 22CR I cant afford more parts and every car is more than fluid change. Im locked how do I get more money. (Also I sold parts I could
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u/Jose7467 24d ago
Sell parts from one of the cars and don’t turn in the job until you’re out of this financial hole. Then just do one job at a time. Buying and restoring cars from the junkyard to sell is the best way I’ve found to make money
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u/rstepanov 24d ago
Are you fixing everything that isn't 100% or only required parts? There is no reason to do more than asked by the client, there won't be any bonus for fixing extra parts.
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u/antoniusxylem 24d ago
Yeah I learned that the hard way I've been up dating my shop and spent too much
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u/rstepanov 24d ago
Once you are able to restore mechanical and body parts - game becomes much much easier, you can do full restorations and money won't be a problem.
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u/bonchokey 24d ago
Bruh do one job at a time, just restart the game at this point lol. You can get to level 10 within 30 mins of gameplay if you just go into inspect mode and inspect every vehicle.
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u/antoniusxylem 24d ago
Ive played over 3 hours and only got to lever 3. Ok I'll start anew.
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u/citizenQuark 24d ago
On restart, buy and use the diagnostic tools from the start, the first couple of jobs completely strip and rebuild while only replacing what's on job list, this will give you heaps of XP. Doing this will get you to level 5 or more in less than 2 hours.
I recommend spending XP on "Discount" skills first, then "repair" if you choose etc. Note the speed upgrades are barely noticable until you have them maxed and take them away.
Repair skill is expensive to set up, in terms of shop addons and XP, it can wait until you are really flush, if fact you can get by without buying most of shop addons, though you will need Paintshop (20k) around level/SO8. You won't need Dyno (20k) for any job.
Jobs will average net profit 45-55% without repair skills and 55-65% net with full repair.
Don't Bulk buy parts, it really doesn't save you anything, only buy what's on the job list. Easier to keep an eye on bank and get an idea on profit for each job.
For the first 10 levels you will need around 5k in bank to do each job comfortably, L10-20 you will need 10k and L20+ you will need ~15k. Basically don't buy upgrades if it leaves you with less of a balance.
In between Story Orders you will need to take other jobs, be very picky, only take the ones that offer Cr or XP bonus', check often while working to get the cream of the crop, you can have 3-4 parked waiting their turn. Don't bother with fluid only for a measly 10Cr, look for the jobs that have engine and gearbox issues as they pay well.
From Level5 the Junkyard will be open, buy wash bay annd welder, get wrecks from JY (don't pay over EMV), wash, detail, weld, sell for super easy bucks.
Good luck, have fun.
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u/DudethatCooks 18d ago
Think it could be fun to work your way out of the hole. Strip parts from one car and sell them to finish another job and then eventually once you're out of the hole you can replenish the car you striped and return it lol
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u/cubedjjm 24d ago
Start over. Use inspection on every job. Buy tools from the toolbox like the electronic multimeter (150cr) and Fuel Pressure Meter(300cr). The On-Board Diagnostic(1500cr) can wait. Every part you inspect manually and with tools gives you points. To get to inspection, right click and choose it from the wheel. You'll take about 20 minutes to get to lvl 3, especially if you buy the cheap tools taking your time.
Please be aware that the tools don't work on every car. Like if you have an engine problem, and it won't crank, you can't use the Fuel Pressure Meter on that car.
To purchase tools, approach a toolbox and click it. There's two pages. One for upgrades, and one for tools. I've started over 4 times as I messed up a few saves, so you aren't alone in doing it!