Nitro in Used Cars Simulator (developed by DreamWay Games) is an installable vehicle upgrade that provides an immediate turbo boost to acceleration and top speed. Beyond pure driving performance, adding nitrous oxide bottles directly increases a vehicle's sale value on the market and helps players complete stunt jumps and drift challenges across the map.
What Nitro Does in Used Cars Simulator
Installing nitro provides both mechanical and economic advantages when working on cars:
- Speed and Acceleration Boost: Activating the nitro button triggers a turbo charge, allowing vehicles to reach higher speeds quickly.
- Stunt Jumps and Drifts: The extra propulsion is critical for clearing longer distances on stunt jumps, including jumps on the abandoned ski jump hill, as well as extending drift scoring.
- Resale Value: Adding nitro bottles increases the overall appraisal and NPC purchase offers on vehicles you flip for profit.
- Achievements: Triggering nitro unlocks the Steam achievement titled "Use Nitro: Blast off!".
Vehicle Compatibility and Nitro Slots
According to official game updates, nitro bottles can be installed in all standard drivable cars, but they cannot be fitted onto tow trucks.
When working inside a vehicle:
- Visual outlines show designated nitro slots inside the interior or trunk area depending on the car chassis (such as the Piat Funto).
- The slot outline interface indicates whether a particular nitro bracket is currently occupied or empty, showing you exactly how many additional bottles can be fitted into that build.
How to Get Nitro Bottles
Players have three primary ways to source nitro bottles in Used Cars Simulator:
1. Purchasing via UsedBay
Following Update 23, nitro bottles and car lights are listed as individual, standalone products on the UsedBay marketplace. Listings are available immediately without having to wait for the midnight stock refresh.
2. Visiting the Mechanic Shop
A dedicated mechanic shop is located in the south-central portion of the map, just off the main road. At this shop, players can pay cash to have nitro added to their vehicles alongside other customization options like repainting, engine swaps, steering wheel replacements, and dent repairs.
3. Scavenging Wrecked and Abandoned Cars
Player reports note that abandoned wrecks scattered across industrial zones and locations like Lost Angels often contain nitro bottles. Because nitro bottles are lightweight inventory items, players can salvage them from derelict bodies to install into flip cars without purchasing new stock.
Nitro Installation and Value Differences
| Feature | Details Supported by Game Updates |
|---|---|
| Resale Impact | Increases buyer offers on repaired and flipped cars |
| Price Fix (Update 7) | Fixed bug where "Cars For Sale" listing price differed from NPC offers |
| Compatible Models | All drivable passenger cars (e.g., Piat Funto, Rada Rocket, McLorreta, Burrito Bison, Inferno Hawk) |
| Incompatible Models | Tow trucks |
| Procurement | UsedBay marketplace, roadside Mechanic, or scavenging wrecks |
Bug Fixes and Quest Cautions
Several game patches directly addressed nitro-related mechanics:
- Burrito Bison: Update 18.1 resolved an issue with nitro bottle holders inside the Burrito Bison.
- Rada Rocket: Update 5 addressed a bug that prevented players from installing or removing nitro bottles in the Rada Rocket.
- McLoretta: Update 5 fixed an issue where removed nitro bottles fell through vehicle colliders and could not be retrieved.
- Quest Caution: Community discussions highlight a potential softlock in specific vehicle quests. If a quest tasks you with performing an acrobatic stunt and later requires installing a unique quest-specific nitro bottle, do not fill every available nitro slot with regular bottles beforehand. If the quest vehicle locks modifications or does not permit bottle removal, filled slots can prevent the quest item from being placed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install nitro on a tow truck in Used Cars Simulator?
No. Official developer patch notes confirm that while nitro bottles can be installed on regular cars, they cannot be equipped on tow trucks.
Where is the mechanic who can install nitro?
The mechanic's garage is located in the south-central area of the world map, situated just off the road. The shop features car lifts and workbenches where you can pay for repairs, cosmetic customization, and nitro installation.
Does nitro increase the selling price of a car?
Yes. Installing nitro boosts the overall market appraisal and NPC purchase offers for that vehicle. A bug causing price mismatches between listing boards and NPC offers was resolved in Update 7.
