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Build a used-car dealership by negotiating purchases, towing cars, repairing and cleaning them, then advertising and selling for profit.
Released 29 May 2025
Haggle for Used Cars
Tow Unroadworthy Cars
Restore Rusty Cars
Uncover a goldmine in the used car market! Sniff out deals, buy low, modify, and sell high. Your journey from amateur grease monkey to car dealer magnate awaits. How fast will you rise in this lucrative venture?
Developed by Garage Monkeys · Published by Garage Monkeys
You start out learning the used-car business from its owner, Little Sam, and work toward taking over the dealership. Buy cars from sellers around town, inspect their condition, and negotiate a price before bringing them back.
Prepare each car for resale with diagnostics, mechanical repairs, bodywork, rust removal, painting, washing, and other touch-ups. Set a sale price, take photos, write an advertisement, and negotiate with customers; the work you do and the price you ask can affect how quickly a car sells.
Sales build your reputation and help unlock vehicles, tools, and dealership upgrades. Improve work areas and the office, manage finances, and hire employees to handle some jobs as the business grows. Time and business hours also shape when you can work and visit other shops.
Many supplied reviews enjoy the buy, refurbish, and resell loop, describing it as absorbing or relaxing, and praise the satisfaction of improving the dealership and unlocking upgrades. Hands-on car work, negotiating purchases, and driving to collect vehicles are recurring draws. Some reviewers say the routine becomes repetitive once upgrades and reputation progression run out, while others raise performance or bug concerns and wish for cooperative play.
Turn your dream of selling used cars into reality! In Car Dealer Simulator, you’ll learn the ins and outs of running a business from its quirky owner, Little Sam. He’s not great at keeping things in order, so your task is to buy low, fix up, and sell high. Over time, as you master your initial challenges, you’ll have the chance to take over the business, and then…
Everything will be in your hands! Build a business that fulfills your customers’ automotive fantasies. From budget-friendly cars to top-tier rides, seize opportunities, hire the best, provide excellent service, and maximize profits. Grow your company day by day.
The key to achieving high profits lies in negotiating when buying old cars. Look for great deals, and during price haggling, stay firm and professional.
Not all purchased cars are in working condition, so you’ll need to transport them using one of two types of tow trucks.
Every car requires diagnostics and preparation before being sold. Mechanical repairs, bodywork, painting, and small touch-ups will significantly increase the selling price.
Presenting a car to the customer requires a few tricks. Washing, good photos, and an engaging advertisement will be your allies. Highlight the car’s strengths in your listing, but remember—every car has its hidden flaws. Customers buy with their eyes, so use the shine of the paint, a full tank, and quality photos to your advantage.
Your profits will allow you to continually grow your company. Upgrade tools, repair zones, and your customer service office. Hire employees to boost efficiency. Manage your finances wisely and maintain your company’s reputation. But stay vigilant—competition, and even your “helpful neighbors,” never rest. Protect what you’ve tirelessly built from potential threats.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 188 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| AI disclosure | Some 2D graphics on store page |
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