Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: A green car with its hood up, displaying the engine bay. In-game UI with options.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 scene: workshop with classic cars, car lifts, and tools. Rusty cars are being repaired.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018: Close-up of an engine bay, highlighting the air filter cover.

A screenshot from the game Car Mechanic Simulator 2018, showing a workshop with an old car inside.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a game developed by Red Dot Games that allows players to experience the life of a car mechanic. It is the third in the Car Mechanic Simulator series, following Car Mechanic Simulator 2014 and Car Mechanic Simulator 2015. Set in an open-world environment, it offers gamers the chance to operate and repair vehicles while running their own virtual garage.

Players can customize their cars with realistic parts designs from popular brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi. There are over 40 unique vehicle models available for customization, so every player will be able to find something that suits their individual style. The job system also allows gamers to progress through challenging tasks such as restoring classic cars or tuning dedicated race cars. The simulation mechanics are incredibly detailed - all repairs must be made according to actual auto mechanics rules including checking brakes, engines, electrical systems, and more. Players can use various tools such as air wrenches and impact guns as they fix up their customer's vehicles accurately down to screws and bolts being tightened correctly. By that, you can successfully complete each mission within the allotted time limit. All missions require careful management of resources like fuel tanks or radiator coolers, so players need to keep track of consumable items during jobs in order to implement better strategies for completing them faster.

Beyond basic repair work on customers’ rides, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 also offers the opportunity to build virtual dream cars from scratch – gamers can even showcase their creations in weekly tournaments. With a variety of challenging objectives, this game provides a comprehensive simulation experience for any car enthusiast looking to take on the job of a real mechanic. Whether you’re trying to prove your skills with an engine rebuild or just want to customize and show off some classic rides, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is sure to satisfy all your auto repair needs.

Patch Notes

22/07/25 (Added font)
1.7.0 - 24/05/22 (Patch 1.7.0)
1.6.9 - 06/04/22 (Hotfix 1.6.9.hf1)
1.6.8 - 09/03/22 (Patch 1.6.8.hf2)
1.6.8 - 04/03/22 (Patch 1.6.8.hf1)
1.6.8 - 03/03/22 (Patch 1.6.8)
1.6.2 - 29/07/19 (Rims DLC + Patch 1.6.2)
1.6.1 - 11/05/19 (RAM DLC and Patch 1.6.1)
1.6.0 - 17/04/19 (Patch 1.6.0 + new car Sceo LX550)
1.5.25.1 - 20/12/18 (Dodge Modern DLC + Patch 1.5.25.1)
1.5.15 - 04/04/18 (Pagani DLC + Patch 1.5.15)
1.5.11 - 20/02/18 (Garage Customization DLC + Benchmark + Patch 1.5.11)
1.5.10 - 13/02/18 (Photo Mode + Patch 1.5.10)
1.5.9 - 01/02/18 (Bentley DLC + News + Patch 1.5.9)
1.5.1 - 11/12/17 (Plymouth DLC with Speed Track + Patch 1.5.1)
1.4.8 - 20/11/17 (Workshop is here! 90 cars at start! Patch 1.4.8)
1.4.5 - 31/10/17 (Free TUNING DLC! CASES with QUALITY items! Patch 1.4.5)
1.4.2 - 20/10/17 (Jeep DLC + Patch 1.4.2)
1.3.7 - 21/09/17 (35 new liveries + Patch 1.3.7)
1.3.2 - 08/09/17 (1.3.2 is out now!)
1.2.8 - 31/08/17 (New map to drive + patch 1.2.8)
1.2.7 - 29/08/17 (Achievements!! Patch 1.2.7)
1.2.6 - 28/08/17 (Your garage banner + Patch 1.2.6)
1.1.9 - 11/08/17 (RACE TRACK, CAR SALON Patch 1.1.9)

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Supported languages

	Interface	Audio	Subtitles
English
Russian
Spanish (Spain)
French
Czech
Japanese
German
Portuguese (Brazil)
Portuguese (Portugal)
Polish
Finnish
Italian
Hungarian
Korean
Chinese (Simplified)
Turkish