This chapter provides information about the workshop equipment used during the repairs and modifications of vehicles.

The game shows a short tutorial every time you use a new piece of equipment.

Computer

it’s possible for you to find computers in many places in the workshop.

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Their only role is to buy stuff off the internet.

Radio

The radio on your desk allows you to browse radio stations with different music genres.

it’s possible for you to make your own playlist as well.

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Toolbox

Along with progression in the game, you get experience points.

Here you’re able to use it for new upgrades for the workshop or your character.

Use the panel next to the machine to lift the car.

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To raise it above your own height, use the panel twice.

Oil Drain

It’s used to magazine oil drained from an engine.

After bringing up the menu again, simply clickUse.

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Every wheel has to be balanced before being mounted on a car.

Wheels that aren’t balanced are marked with an icon visible in the bottom right corner.

so you can repair a rim, you have to take the tire off.

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Remember that the dimensions of tires and rims have to correspond.

There are three elements of a strut: dampener or absorber, the spring and the cap.

Sometimes only one of these parts has to be replaced - disassemble the strut and reassemble with new parts.

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To be able to enter a racetrack or a test drive, you should probably have a working car.

Test Path

Unlocked with first garage upgrade.

The entrance to the path is next to the workbench.

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Develop your repair skills for be able to repair more parts with increased efficiency and lower chances of failure.

Repairing parts is much more economically viable than buying new ones.

The last tier of repair skills allows you to repair the body.

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Parking

Garage level 2 required.

To get to the parking, use the blue door next to the tire changer.

Parts warehouse

Garage level 2 required.

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The dismantled parts don’t necessarily have to go to the junkyard.

Engine Crane

Garage level 3 required.

This thing allows you to remove or insert an engine into a car.

When you take an engine out, you’re able to mount it on the engine stand.

In some cars - not all - you will have to remove the gearbox first.

After removing it, the engine as a whole is moved to your inventory.

Engine Stand

Garage level 3 required.

so you can do some more advanced repairs on the engine, you will need an engine stand.

After placing the engine on it, you could easily rotate the engine.

Battery Charger

Garage level 3 required.

it’s possible for you to use it to charge car batteries.

Interior Detailing Toolkit

Garage level 3 required.

For 100$ you might increase the value of a car significantly.

Welder

Garage level 3 required.

you’re able to repair the car’s body for 1,000$.

If you’re restoring a car, welding is totally optional.

Painting Shop

Garage level 3 required.

The white doors lead to the painting shop, where you could repaint a car.

Using the paint shop is required in a few story missions.

A paintjob costs 1,000$.

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