Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018

Released Jul 2017

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing. Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

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Evaluation

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 launched on July 28, 2017 and received 21 DLC packs over roughly five years, with the final one — Vans & Campers — shipping on May 24, 2022. All DLC listed on the store are marked as released; none are outstanding or unannounced. The most recent developer communications continue to point away from CMS 2018 as an ongoing project. A post on May 21, 2026 celebrated the game's eight-year anniversary with a free-to-keep promotion, framing it as a legacy title and directing players toward the next entry in the series. An announcement post on August 13, 2026 confirms that Car Mechanic Simulator 2026 is actively in development and coming soon, further reinforcing that CMS 2018 is a completed chapter. No new content for CMS 2018 has been announced or hinted at in any post.
Evidence
Publisher sale announcement confirms Car Mechanic Simulator 2026 is in active development with co-op, directing the series forward. No new content for CMS 2018 mentioned.
news post · Aug 13, 2026 source development ending
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Eight-year anniversary free-to-keep promotion frames CMS 2018 as a completed legacy title celebrating its full run of 21 DLC releases. Developer attention is directed toward Car Mechanic Simulator 2026.
news post · May 21, 2026 source development ending
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Content

21 of 21 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
PlayWay S.A.
Achievements
60
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

The Bestselling Car Mechanic Simulator series goes to a new level!

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 challenges players to repair, paint, tune and drive cars.

Find classic, unique cars in the new Barn Find module and Junkyard module. You can even add your self-made car in the Car Editor.

Build and expand your repair service empire in this incredibly detailed and highly realistic simulation game, where attention to car detail is astonishing.

All this with new, photorealistic graphics. Featuring more cars (40+), more tools (10+), more options and more parts (1000+) than ever before. It’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work!

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 also includes car auctions where old cars are available for resale or purchased for your collection. With the inclusion of photo-mode, you can take stunning before and after photos, and the game’s infinite number of randomly generated missions will keep you more than busy (and dirty).

Each mission offers its own unique challenge of varying difficulty and time constraints to meet. Additional tools are available for purchase if needed. You can eventually upgrade your garage to include specific equipment such as lacquer sprayer or a parts warehouse.

Features of Car Mechanic Simulator 2018:

  • photorealistic graphics

  • 40+ cars to get your hands dirty with

  • 10+ tools to help you check out cars

  • 1000+ parts waiting for you

  • start from a small workshop and upgrade it to a full sized 3-lifter gem

  • mix of randomly generated jobs to fulfill

  • endless gameplay

  • multilevel car parking in which you can store you cars

  • Advanced Upgrades System (level up and spend your points to upgrades)

  • Path Test to test car suspension

  • Test Track to test car condition (or just fool around)

  • Race Track to test car performance

  • Car Auctions where you can compete with other bidders and try to outbid them

  • Car Paint Shop with different paint types and car liveries (or you can just paint one part to save money)

  • Barn Finds, where you search for abandoned cars in barns - make sure to look there for parts

  • Junkyard (scavenge for parts and rusty cars)

  • Car Editor for modders (add your cars to the game!)

New Features since CMS 2015:

  • seats, steering wheels and benches are exchangeable

  • car windows are now parts too

  • new repair system (smarter way to repair parts)

  • parts warehouse (you can store your parts in a warehouse now)

  • sheds (Barn Find module)

  • separated tires and rims (you can place any tire and rim you want)

  • new working shock absorber tool

  • new working battery charger

  • new working wheel balancer and changer

  • race track (next to test track, there is a race track with a timer)

  • new physics system (much more complex)

  • car liveries (you can apply liveries to your car)

  • redone paint system (you can paint each part separately, choose the paint type: matt, metallic, pearl)

  • modding support from day 1 (place your own cars in the game)

  • customizable license plates (with modding support)

  • customizable game music (with user music)

  • engine crane (tired of lifting your car up and down to disassemble engine)

  • creating new engines on the crane (starting from scratch)

  • leveling system (XP with upgrades)

  • new car salon (you can buy brand new cars)

  • liquids in car

  • story orders (pregenerated like in CMS 2014) next to generated orders (like in CMS 2015)

  • all new UI and easier controls (with rebind)

  • pad support

  • ... and much, much more

Official licensed brands coming up in DLC's:

  • Mercedes

  • Maserati

  • DeLorean

  • Pagani

  • Bentley

  • Dodge

  • Plymouth

  • Chrysler

  • Jeep

  • Ram

  • Lotus

  • Mazda

  • ... and more

Last evaluated Aug 16, 2026
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