Car Mechanic Simulator 21

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Car Mechanic Simulator 21 is a single player casual management game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Drive, repair, paint, tune, sell cars. Realistic car mechanic simulation game.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,460 reviews

gameplay98 positive mentions

monetization325 negative mentions

Great level of detail in car parts and mechanics, educational for beginners and mechanics alike
Fun simulation of car repair jobs with realistic disassembly/reassembly process
Good graphics and smooth gameplay on mobile platform, similar to PC version experience

Excessive and intrusive advertisements disrupt gameplay frequently
Tool upgrade system is frustrating; cars often require tools beyond current level causing progression stalls
Camera controls and zooming are awkward and make selecting small parts difficult

monetization
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
4%
94%
The monetization of this game overwhelmingly relies on frequent, intrusive, and often unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, leading to player frustration. Progression is heavily gated behind watching numerous ads or making costly in-app purchases, with many users feeling pressured to pay to avoid the overwhelming ad experience. While some acknowledge the necessity of ads in a free game, the sheer volume and poor timing significantly detract from enjoyment and have caused many to uninstall or refuse to spend.
- “I repaired 3 cars with no ads.”
- “There are little to no ads in this game.”
- “I love this game it has so many options and no ads!”
- “The game is loaded with ads, microtransactions, and gems.”
- “The amount of ads is just staggering, it feels like an ad simulator, then there are cars from time to time you get to repair.”
- “The mandatory ads are horrible!”
gameplay
263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
60%
3%
The gameplay of this car mechanic simulator is praised for its detailed and educational approach to vehicle repair, offering an engaging experience for both novices and real mechanics. However, many users find it simplified compared to PC versions, repetitive, and hindered by frequent ads and limited customization options. Improvements suggested include more in-depth mechanical complexity, better controls, free camera movement, diagnostic features, and reduced ad interruptions to enhance realism and player engagement.
- “This game is awesome i love it, being a mechanic i think this game is very educational in mechanics especially the way you can fix up different cars and different types of motors and the way you can break down the engine and chassis and look at all the different parts that make up a vehicle and the general reassembly of those parts.”
- “The part of "test driving" the cars on the track is interesting as not many mechanics have a private track for such a thing, but i like how the vehicles will behave/sound if something's wrong with a part on it and after replacing the parts try it again to compare what's expected vs how it's supposed to be.”
- “This is a great game to learn the basics of car mechanics, it shows a great view of many common (some less common) parts that you'd have to deal with when flipping or just fixing cars in general, easily a 9.5/10 level game, i hope everyone enjoys as much as i do”
- “The other gameplay element is replacing parts (mistakenly labelled as 'engine' even though it includes non-engine parts like suspension and brakes) but it's too simple and there is no diagnosing like in the PC version.”
- “Should have kept it like Car Mechanic Simulator 2016, where you could actually use tools to remove parts, rather than just tapping and holding on everything.”
- “It's physically impossible to disassemble the solid rear drive axle; I've tried every single thing known to man and it still won't come off. The hit box is too small or something preventing 'hold' to disassemble, making it a pretty stupid game mechanic.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
3%
The game's graphics are generally praised for being detailed, smooth, and realistic for a mobile simulator, showing great effort in rendering car parts and environments. However, some users note limitations like simplified aesthetics compared to PC versions, occasional bugs, limited camera control, and the need for graphical optimization on low-end devices. Overall, the visuals enhance the immersive experience despite some areas for improvement in customization, variety, and realism.
- “Great game, excellent 3D graphics with great attention to detail.”
- “Graphics are really good and you can tell that somebody put a lot of time and energy into the game.”
- “Amazing graphics and mechanics for a phone game.”
- “I soon realized this is an app to watch ads with a few seconds of repairing a very low graphic vehicle in-between ads so you don't get bored of all the ads.”
- “You can't drive any cars, no options for any customization, the controls are horrid and the graphics are ridiculous.”
- “Sadly some stuff can be paid to be faster and some graphics are cheaply drawn (mostly the humans look ugly) but the 3D graphics look nicely done.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The game suffers from frequent glitches and instability issues, including freezing after ads, parts not installing correctly, and progression-blocking bugs that prevent selling or fully repairing cars. These problems lead to frustration and lost progress, though a few users report smooth performance on their devices. Overall, stability significantly hampers the gameplay experience and needs urgent improvement to reach a polished state.
- “This game is very detailed and runs great on my device.”
- “I've been playing this game for a long time and I never had any problems until recently I keep having glitches getting my cars fixed. I have the dentside ford right now, the onyx g-200, and I completely fixed it from the junkyard but it says all my tasks are done and still says install missing parts. I had another car do this after paying to get all parts put on it won't let me sell because all my parts didn't actually go on and it won't let me work on it. Please get this fixed.”
- “Can't sell the cars and it freezes every ten minutes and I lose my progress and it restarts the whole game instantly.”
- “Dear development team, there is no save menu plus the game glitches out and can't finish builds. Please fix, 3 times now I have had to do the same thing over and over again. Really sickening.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
53%
27%
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for lacking a meaningful storyline or progression, leading to repetitive and monotonous gameplay focused mainly on car repairs. Many users express a desire for added narrative elements, side missions, and features to make the experience more engaging and rewarding. Although some find it relaxing and educational initially, the absence of a story and limited content causes player interest to wane quickly.
- “Need a story plot to make it more interesting. Also, it would have been cool if one could drive the tow truck picking up and delivering vehicles, whether from a customer, barn find, auction, junkyard, or a breakdown to and from the garage. Additionally, one could pick a state where they want to open their garage and make a home.”
- “It has the foundation to be a really good game. I love the mechanical side to it, but there really needs to be some sort of storyline or something to work towards or achieve, because once you have got to level 4 tools, that's it. Please update this game or bring out a new one with meat on the bones.”
- “Maybe adding a storyline like on the PC would be great!”
- “The game pretty much repeats itself after that, which gets boring quite quickly because you are stuck just repairing cars and there is no storyline or the ability to go out and uncover a hidden gem.”
- “It has the foundation to be a really good game. I love the mechanical side of it, but there really needs to be some sort of storyline or something to work towards or achieve because once you have got to level 4 tools, that's it. Please update this game or bring out a new one with more content.”
- “Went through the storyline to learn how to fix things, then when I was left loose to build or repair a car, I totally got lost on how to do that and couldn't find any way to get help, so I'm uninstalling this game.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Users find the game’s optimization generally acceptable but express a strong desire for improved performance features, such as adding custom and aftermarket parts, better car customization options, and smoother gameplay. Some report crashes and lag on their devices, emphasizing that performance improvements and more diverse tuning options would enhance the overall experience.
- “Smooth performance is more important than fancy graphics in my opinion.”
- “The overall game performance is very good but I guess the game must have some more changes such as the value of tool kits and the parts that must be highlighted in the parts buying menu.”
- “Please try to make it better, it is laggy; I also play very big games on my device but they all run smoothly.”
- “I really like the game, but the performance is bad, it's probably my phone, but every time I open it, it crashes. I didn't even get to play. Overall, I saw some YouTubers that enjoyed this game, so gonna rate it 3 out of 5 stars.”
- “This game sucks. It is not like the computer version where you can test drive the car, use performance parts, do dyno, go to the barn and buy the car you want to repair. It does not have the car salon and the junkyard, and you can't repair parts or have the proper parking where you can take the car to the garage.”
- “You can only do barn trips and you can't do wheels and tires, interior, customize the body, and add performance parts.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect is often described as tedious and time-consuming, with players finding repetitive tasks like part replacements, long wait times, and costly tool upgrades frustrating. While the game appeals to car enthusiasts, the heavy grinding needed for progress and limited variety in job types lead to a lack of sustained interest for some users. Improvements like reducing costs and adding more engaging gameplay elements could enhance the overall experience.
- “The 4-hour long waiting period for the car to sell is a bit tedious, and replacing almost half a car every time gets boring; the game needs more effort put into customer interactions and leveling.”
- “At least make the mass purchase of parts to be repaired free of gold or make the selling in auction free; otherwise, the money profit is low and the cost of tool upgrades leads to too much grinding.”
- “It's almost impossible to get over $100,000 unless you are grinding for hours.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
Users appreciate the music for enhancing the fun and engaging atmosphere, particularly enjoying the car-themed songs, but suggest adding more music for greater immersion. Some wish for easier access to sound options to customize their experience. A few report technical issues causing the music to continue playing even after the game crashes.
- “I like the graphics, music, and the interface.”
- “The features make the experience interesting, fun, educational, and engaging, but there needs to be more music to make the experience more immersive and enjoyable.”
- “Doesn't mean I sleep, but when it plays it's still nice. I like the song and also I like the cars that they put on. I like the Lamborghini and Porsche and also the Ford Mustang, but I mostly like the Lamborghini.”
- “Just wish I had the ability to access the options first thing after opening the game to turn off the music and sounds.”
- “Its a really fun game but after a day of playing when I would try and open the app it would load and then it show me the car I was working on for like three seconds and wouldn't let select anything and then it would kick me to my home screen while the music was playing in the background so I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it to see if that fixes it but overall the game is pretty fun”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game's humor particularly enjoyable, highlighting funny car names and amusing references like the Honda CRX's name alteration. The humor adds to the overall fun and charm of the game, making the experience more entertaining.
- “The car names are funny as hell.”
- “The game is a lot of fun, also so funny. The first cars are Honda CRX, but the game calls it something else due to copyright, I guess. I had two of them, which I thought was cool.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect somewhat frustrating due to difficulty maneuvering and positioning parts during installation, with issues like unresponsive controls and awkward zooming impacting the overall experience.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, serving primarily as a casual pastime rather than one with long-term engagement or varied experiences.

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Car Mechanic Simulator 21 is a casual management game.

Car Mechanic Simulator 21 is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 12 hours playing Car Mechanic Simulator 21.

Car Mechanic Simulator 21 was developed by Digital Melody Games.

Car Mechanic Simulator 21 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Car Mechanic Simulator 21 is a single player game.

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