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Cheap Car Repair Wiki

Your complete community guide to running a shady 1990s Polish garage — balancing profit, creative repairs, and angry customers in Bumfuck Nowhere.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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Patch notes →

Patch 1.1.008 — Stability & Quality of Life

Little Dog Games shipped the first major hotfix wave in June 2026. Version 1.1.008 adds periodic autosaves, trunk quick-retrieval, three new radio tracks, 3-axis item rotation, and a motion-sickness camera option — while the team continues work on a full save-file fix and upcoming missions.

  • Periodic autosaves during gameplay plus automatic save retry on failure
  • Hold Left Ctrl + click to pull items from trunks one by one
  • 3-axis rotation: hold scroll wheel and move the camera
  • New “Reduce Camera Movement Motion” option for motion sickness

Game Overview

Cheap Car Repair is a first-person mechanic simulator set in 1990s Poland, developed by Little Dog Games and published by Simplicity Games and PlayWay S.A. You run a small car repair shop in a rural village nicknamed "Bumfuck Nowhere," where money is tight and customers expect miracles for next to nothing.

The game launched on Steam on May 28, 2026, following an overwhelmingly positive demo (840+ reviews) and a well-received free prologue, Cheap Car Repair: Welcome to Nowhere. The full release adds open-world exploration, more customers, story missions, and deeper workshop management.

Unlike traditional mechanic simulators that reward perfection, Cheap Car Repair embraces the absurd realities of post-communist Eastern Europe. You can repair cars properly — or cut corners with pantyhose belts, body filler over rust, kitchen sponges as air filters, and watered-down fuel. Every shortcut saves money but risks consequences when cars fall apart or customers return with baseball bats.

DetailInformation
DeveloperLittle Dog Games
PublisherSimplicity Games, PlayWay S.A.
Release DateMay 28, 2026 (PC / Steam)
GenreAdventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
PerspectiveFirst-Person (FPP)
Languages15 (UI + subtitles; Polish full audio)
Storage30 GB

FAQ

Is Cheap Car Repair the same as Auto Fuszerka?

Yes. Auto Fuszerka is the original Polish title. The international Steam release uses the name Cheap Car Repair, but it is the same game by Little Dog Games.

Should I play the demo before buying?

Absolutely. The free demo on Steam teaches core mechanics and has overwhelmingly positive reviews (840+). The Welcome to Nowhere prologue adds story context and is also free.

Can I play with a controller or on Steam Deck?

Not officially at launch. The game requires keyboard and mouse. Steam Input workarounds exist but are not ideal for detailed repair tasks.

What happens if my repair fails?

Customers may return angry, demand refunds, vandalize your shop, or send thugs. The consequence system escalates based on repair severity and how many shortcuts you used.

Is it better to always use cheap fixes?

No. Cheap fixes maximize short-term profit but stack risk. A balanced approach — cheap on cosmetic jobs, honest on safety-critical systems — works best for long-term workshop survival.

What cars can I repair?

Classic 1990s Polish and Eastern European vehicles including Fiat 126p (Maluch), Polonez, various Fiats, and other aging beaters common to the era.