Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a simulation video game for PC from game developer Red Dot Games. It is a real-life simulator that lets players experience the life of a car mechanic. In this game, they take on the role of a car repair shop owner and take on jobs of the trade.

Compared to other car-based simulators, such as Euro Truck Simulator 2 or Forza Horizon 4, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 focuses on the cars themselves instead of the driving experience. It is ground on real-life car principles and knowledge that both veteran and budding car enthusiasts will appreciate.

What is Car Mechanic Simulator 2018?

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is a car simulation game played from a first-person perspective. It features a story that is open-ended and somewhat vague. In it, you are an owner of a car shop that does repairs, renovations, and other custom jobs for prospective customers. The game aims to let you experience the life and daily goings-on of a real-life car mechanic.

You will start your day by accepting cars into your garage and carefully inspecting them for faults and issues. During the process, you will go about learning how to dismantle a vehicle to its barest form. From there, you will locate the parts that need fixing or replacing. Once you're done, you will need to assemble and put everything back in order.

A lot of attention to detail was made into the development of Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 and it shows as you progress through the game and the jobs you take on become more complex and meticulous. It doesn't feature the most advanced graphics in a game, but it provides ample detail in the various sections of the car, as well as the minute parts involved to make it appreciable.

What's it like playing the game?

As mentioned earlier, you take on jobs by accepting cars to your garage and start inspecting them to identify the root cause of the problem. As you gain more recognition, the more customers you'll get and the more tricky the jobs will be. There are more than 40 cars available to tinker on, and 10 types of tools at your disposal to help you get the job done.

Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 features a repair mode that puts you straight into the action for a better view of the car's internals and for a more immersive experience. As to be expected with a machine that is as complex as a vehicle, there are plenty of parts that can go faulty. In fact, there are more than 1000 parts included in the game to be fixed or replaced.

Lastly, there is a test drive mode that you can try after you're done with repairs to check if the car's issue has been fixed. There are some things worth mentioning if you plan on checking the game out, though. First, the in-game tutorial is pretty much useless to new players. Second, the camera can act up sometimes, resulting in awkward viewing angles.

Striking a balance between fun and realism

Overall, Car Mechanic Simulator 2018 is an interesting simulator game that lets you experience what it's like to be a real-life mechanic. It manages to hit a balance between keeping the gameplay fun and engaging while still providing a good sense of realism. If you're a car enthusiast looking for something new to try, check this one out.