Why tools in My Summer Car are the key to success

Game My Summer Car from a Finnish developer Amistech is not just a driving simulator, but a full-fledged test of survival in conditions of limited resources. Here, every nail, every screwdriver, and even more so a specialized tool can be the difference between a successful repair. Satsuma and the eternal walk to Teimo’s Shop. But if you're just starting out, finding tools can be a real puzzle: they're not sold in stores, they're not readily available, and even the game's hints are often deliberately vague.

In this article we will look at all possible ways to obtain tools - from basic keys to rare equipment like welding machine or jack. You'll learn where to look, how to steal (yes, it's part of the gameplay!), and what tools you can make yourself. And also - how not to miss the chance to get unique grandfather's tool set, which simplifies repairs by 2 times.

Basic tools: where to find keys, screwdrivers and a hammer

Without these items, you won't even be able to unscrew a tire or repair a carburetor. Fortunately, most of them are in accessible locations, but require careful attention.

  • 🔧 adjustable wrench: lies on the table in player's garage (house with a green roof). Look for it next to the vice.
  • 🔨 Hammer: hanging on a nail in the same garage, on the wall to the left of the entrance.
  • 🔩 Screwdrivers (phillips and flathead): cross - in the desk drawer in the player's house (ground floor), flat - in Teimo workshop on the shelf.
  • 🛠️ Vise: Already installed on a table in the garage, but require repair (needs bolts and welding).

Important: some tools (such as a flathead screwdriver) can be steal from Teimowhen he goes to the toilet. To do this, wait until he says "I need to go small" and quickly take the item from the table. The risk is getting caught and receiving a €500 fine, but the reward is worth it.

📊 How do you prefer to get tools in MSC?
Searching by location
Stealing from Teimo
I buy from Flea Market
I do it myself
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If Teimo catches you stealing, immediately run to the car and drive away - he won't chase you, but you'll still have to pay a fine.

Specialized tools: welding machine, jack and others

These items are needed for serious repairs, but they are more difficult to find. Some are only sold on certain days or require completion of quests.

Tool Where to get it Price/condition What is it for?
Welding machine Workshop Teimo (shelf) 500€ or steal Body repair, parts manufacturing
Jack Flea Market (market) 300€, appears randomly Lifting the car to change wheels
Compressor Player's garage (basement) Need to find and fix Inflating tires, using pneumatic tools
Soldering iron Store Teimo (behind the counter) Steal or buy for 200€ Electrical wiring repair

⚠️ Attention: welding machine may break if used without protective mask (lies in the garage on a shelf). Without a mask, the health damage will be critical!

How to steal a welding machine from Teimo without consequences?

If you wait until nightfall (after 22:00), Teimo goes to bed. You can quietly enter the workshop through the back door (it is open) and take the device from the table. The main thing is not to make noise (not to drop objects) and not to turn on the lights.

Grandfather's Tools: How to Get a Unique Set

This is the most valuable kit in the game - it reduces repair time by 50% and gives access to rare parts. There is only one way to get it: complete the quest for grandfathers (Ukki).

  1. Find grandpa in his house (north Flea Market).
  2. Bring it to him bottle of Koskenkorva (sold in Supermarket for 12€).
  3. He will ask you to fix it old saw (need: screwdriver, hammer, oil).
  4. After repairs, grandfather will give tool box, which will appear in your garage.

⚠️ Attention: If you lose the box (for example, throw it away by accident), grandpa won't give it back to you! You'll have to start a new game.

☑️ What you need for grandpa's quest

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Crafting tools: what you can do yourself

Some tools can be make from scrap materials. For this you will need workbench in the garage and basic parts.

  • 🔧 Homemade key: from iron rod (lies near scrap metal) and vice. You need to heat the rod in the oven and bend it.
  • 🛠️ Wooden wedge: from boards (can be chopped with an ax) and knife. Useful for temporary body repairs.
  • 🔨 Improvised hammer: from stone (lying along the road to Flea Market) and sticks.

Tip: if you don't have vice, they can be stolen from Teimo at night when he sleeps. They lie on the table in the workshop next to the welding machine.

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Homemade tools break 2 times more often than standard ones, but they can be repaired endlessly (you need iron rods and time).

Where to look for rare tools: location map

Some tools are hidden in unobvious places. Here are the coordinates of the most valuable ones:

  • 🗺️ Micrometer: in abandoned house (abandoned house by the lake) on the second floor, in a box.
  • 🗺️ Torque wrench: in Ferndale garage (you need to break the door with a screwdriver).
  • 🗺️ Vernier caliper: in school (chemistry class, on the table).
  • 🗺️ Socket wrench set: in police station (you need to distract the cops or come at night).

⚠️ Attention: B police station You cannot steal tools during the day - you will be immediately arrested and fined €1000. The best time to visit is from 2:00 to 5:00 at night, when the duty officer is sleeping.

Cheats and modifications: how to get all the tools at once

If you are tired of searching, you can use console commands or mods. This only works in single player!

List of useful commands (enter in the console, which opens with the key ~):

give toolbox - gives a full set of tools

give weldingmachine - welding machine


give jack - jack


give grandfathertools - grandfather's tools

For mods we recommend:

  • MSC Toolbox Mod — adds all the tools to the garage from day one.
  • Easy Crafting — simplifies the crafting of homemade tools.

⚠️ Attention: Using cheats disables achievements on Steam. If 100% completion is important to you, it is better to collect tools honestly.

FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions

Can I sell tools in My Summer Car?

Yes, but only through Flea Market (market). Prices are low: for example, a welding machine will be sold for 200 € instead of 500 €. It’s better to use the tools yourself or give them to your grandfather for quests.

What to do if the tool breaks?

Most tools can be repaired at workbench in the garage (need iron bars and oil). Exception - grandfather's tools, they don't break.

Where can I find iron rods for repairing tools?

They can be:

  • Buy from Teimo (10€ per piece).
  • Find on scrap metal (free, but you have to look for it).
  • Pull out old cars (needs a crowbar).
How to carry tools if your inventory is full?

Use trolley (lies in the garage) or backpack (sold in Supermarket for 50€). You can also store tools in Satsuma trunk, but there is a risk of losing them in an accident.

What happens if you steal Teimo's tools and he catches you?

Teimo will call the police and you will have to pay a fine from 300€ to 1000€ (depending on the value of the stolen item). If you don't pay, you will be arrested for 1 game day. Advice: if you are caught, immediately save and load the save - sometimes a bug allows you to avoid a fine.