In Used Cars Simulator by DreamWay Games, you remove parts primarily by cutting them off using an angle grinder bought at the hardware store. While traditional hand tools like socket wrenches and screwdrivers are not used for disassembly, players can manually detach body panels and engine components with the grinder or pay to swap major parts at specialized facilities like the Body Shop or Mechanic workshop.
Essential Tools for Removing Car Parts
To take components off junk cars or donor vehicles yourself, you must purchase the proper tool rather than trying to unbolt pieces manually.
- Tool: Angle Grinder
- Where to Buy: Hardware Store
- Durability Mechanics: The angle grinder degrades in condition with use. A notification appears when it completely wears out, requiring you to buy a replacement.
- Primary Uses: Cutting car parts off vehicles, cutting down abandoned car frames for scrap, and cutting locked chains on port containers.
How to Remove Body Parts and Scrap Panels
Developer DreamWay Games confirmed in official Steam discussions that the primary method for cutting off vehicle body panels is using the angle grinder.
- Visit the Hardware Store and purchase an angle grinder.
- Approach the car—whether a purchased vehicle, an abandoned chassis, or a find in a Scrap Zone.
- Equip the angle grinder from your inventory and target the specific part you want to remove.
- Cut the piece free. Once separated, the component drops as a loose physical object.
Community members on the Steam forums have also noted that exterior body parts like doors can be detached without power tools by using physical collisions—such as opening a door and slowly backing the car close to a wall or structure to snap it off. Once detached, damaged body parts can still be repaired on the ground using your hammer before being installed or sold.
How to Remove and Swap Engines
Engines are major components in Used Cars Simulator that can be salvaged, bought and sold on UsedBay, or transplanted across vehicles. You have two ways to remove an engine:
1. Manual Removal with the Angle Grinder
You can use the angle grinder directly in the engine bay of an eligible car to cut the engine free. Once removed, the engine can be transferred to another chassis or placed into your storage. Be aware that installing an engine automatically places associated components—such as the radiator (cooler), air filter, and horn—into the compartment.
2. Professional Removal at the Body Shop or Mechanic
If you prefer not to cut the engine manually, you can tow or drive the car to designated service buildings:
- The Body Shop: Allows players to install engines and strip rust from wrecked frames.
- The Mechanic Workshop: Allows players to change engines, swap tires, and repaint cars for a service fee.
Known Quest Issues When Removing Parts
When completing story objectives such as the quest "From Wreck to Pearl," players have reported a specific progression snag when removing parts out of order.
If you install an engine into a quest vehicle before the quest objective prompts you to do so, attempting to cut that engine back out with the angle grinder will trigger the error notification: "You can't steal this car."
According to official developer responses, you should not try to force removal with the grinder if this occurs. Instead, transport the car to the local repair shop, Mechanic, or Body Shop to swap or reset the engine through the shop interface to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove parts using a socket wrench or screwdriver?
No. Game developer responses and current game mechanics rely strictly on the angle grinder to cut parts off vehicles. Hand-tool disassembly with wrenches or screwdrivers is not featured in the game.
Can detached car parts be repaired after removal?
Yes. Player testing confirms that detached parts can still be repaired with the hammer off the vehicle.
Where can you find free cars to strip for parts?
Scrap cars are scattered across designated Scrap Zones throughout the open world map. You can use your tow truck to haul these wrecks back to your garage or cut valuable components directly off their frames on-site.
