The angle grinder in DreamWay Games' Used Cars Simulator is an essential handheld utility tool. It allows you to strip body parts from abandoned vehicles and slice through heavy chains locking shipping containers at the port.
Whether you are salvaging components to repair a high-value flip or completing story quests, having an angle grinder in your inventory is necessary for your day-to-day operations.
Where to Get the Angle Grinder
You can purchase the angle grinder directly from the Hardware Store.
Once acquired, the tool is added to your tool collection. You do not need to fumble through complex menus to pull it out during gameplay. To equip it:
- Hold the Right Mouse Button (RMB) to open the circular Tool Wheel radial menu.
- Highlight and select the angle grinder alongside your other basic gear, such as the hammer, baseball bat, or camera phone.
- Release the button to hold the grinder in your hand and interact with target objects.
What the Angle Grinder Is Used For
Official developer updates and community discussions highlight two primary use cases for the angle grinder:
1. Removing Car Parts from Junk Vehicles
Scattered across the map and designated Scrap Zones, you will find junk cars and abandoned wrecks. Equipping the angle grinder allows you to physically cut off individual car parts. This feature is especially valuable when you need specific components to fix up damaged cars in your garage, saving you the cash you would otherwise spend ordering new parts online.
Note that while the angle grinder cuts off removable exterior components and panels, it does not currently grind down the entire structural chassis into raw scrap metal.
2. Cutting Port Container Chains
During the game's open-world exploration and storyline quests, you will encounter locked shipping containers in the port area. These containers are secured with heavy metal chains. Holding the angle grinder lets you cut the chains directly off the container doors. For example, during a key Season 1 delivery quest, you must locate container 420 at the port and slice off its chain to gain access to the contents inside.
Tool Wear and Durability
The angle grinder is not indestructible. Tools in Used Cars Simulator feature an active condition rating:
- Condition Tracking: You can monitor the remaining durability of your angle grinder directly inside your player inventory screen.
- Wear Notification: Using the grinder continuously degrades its condition. Once it is completely depleted, an on-screen notification informs you that the tool is worn out.
- Replacement: A broken grinder must be replaced by buying a fresh one from the Hardware Store.
Angle Grinder vs. Disc Sander: Key Differences
It is easy to confuse the angle grinder with the manual rust removal tool introduced in Update #28, but they serve entirely distinct functions:
| Tool | Primary Purpose | Maintenance Requirement | Primary Location Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angle Grinder | Cutting off salvageable car parts and severing container chains | Replaced entirely at the Hardware Store when durability reaches zero | Abandoned wrecks, Scrap Zones, and Port containers |
| Disc Sander | Removing surface rust manually from car body panels | Requires buying replacement grinder sanding discs at the Hardware Store | Wreck restoration at your base or workshop |
If your goal is to polish away body rust before repainting a project vehicle, equip the disc sander from the radial menu instead. If your goal is to detach an intact door or break into a locked container, equip the angle grinder.
Troubleshooting Common Quest Issues
When working on specific restoration jobs—such as the "From Wreck to Pearl" questline—players have occasionally reported seeing a "You can't steal this car" prompt when attempting to remove an engine with the angle grinder out of sequence.
Developer responses on the official forums note that if an angle grinder cannot interact with a vehicle's engine block due to quest restrictions, the car should be driven or towed directly to the mechanic's workshop or body shop to execute the engine swap instead.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I open the Tool Wheel to equip the angle grinder?
Hold down the Right Mouse Button (RMB) to bring up the tool selection radial wheel, hover over the angle grinder icon, and select it.
Can I repair a broken angle grinder?
The angle grinder wears out through regular use and cannot be manually repaired. Once completely degraded, you must visit the Hardware Store to buy a replacement.
Can the angle grinder cut open every container?
The angle grinder is designed to cut the chains locking specific shipping containers in the game, such as container 420 at the port during quest objectives. Containers without chain locks cannot be cut open with this tool.
