Tools in My Summer Car: where to look, how to open and use

My Summer Car is not just a car assembly simulator, but a whole world with a lot of little things that are easy to miss. One of the key moments of the game is working with tools. Without them you will not be able to repair Satsuma, build a house or even just tighten a nut. But where can I get them? How to open? And why do they sometimes disappear?

In this article we will look at all the ways to get tools in the game: from a standard set in the garage to hidden locations and purchases in the store. You'll learn how to use them correctly, what tools are needed for specific tasks, and what to do if they break or go missing. And also a few life hacks that will save your time and nerves.

Where to find the Starter Toolkit

When you start a new game, you already have a minimum set of tools. He lies in garage on the workbench (work table) to the right of the machine. This includes:

• 🔧 Wrench (for loosening nuts and bolts)
• 🔨 Hammer (for driving parts or "convincing" assembly)
• 🔩 Screwdriver (cross and flat, for small screws)
• 📏 Ruler (for measurements, although at the beginning of the game it is not particularly needed)

This is enough to start repairs Satsuma, but for serious work you will have to look for or buy additional tools. Please note: if you pick up a tool from a workbench and throw it on the ground, it may get lost in the grass or roll under a car. It’s better to immediately put them in your inventory (click E on the instrument to pick up).

If you don't see tools on the workbench, check:

• 🔍 Are they lying on the floor nearby (sometimes the game physics throws them down).
• 🚗 Did you accidentally take them away by car (for example, if you threw them in the trunk Satsuma or Gifu).
• 🏠 Has the player’s father moved them (sometimes he “borrows” things for his projects).

How to open a toolbox in the garage

In addition to the workbench, the garage has large metal box (bedside table) against the back wall. It contains more rare and useful tools, but it is locked. To open it, you will need:

1. Find the key to the box. It lies on the shelf above the workbench (small silver key).
2. Go to the box and press Eto interact.
3. Select the key in inventory (if you already have one) or take it off the shelf.

Inside you will find:

Tool	Purpose	Where else can I get it?
🔧 Adjustable wrench	For nuts of different sizes	Store Fleetari Repair Shop
🔩 Screwdriver set	Cross and flat bits	The same store or in my father's house
🔧 Socket wrench	For hard to reach nuts	Only here or at Teimo’s
🧲 Magnet	To avoid losing small details	Store Fleetari or in the house

If the drawer does not open even with the key, check:

• 🔐 Isn’t the key in another place (sometimes the father moves it).
• 🔄 Is the game buggy (reload the save).
• 🚪 Is the box locked with a second lock (in this case you need an angle grinder, but that’s another story).

Buying tools from Fleetari Repair Shop

Store Fleetari Repair Shop is the premier place to buy tools, parts and even cars. To get there you need:

1. Get into any car (for example, Satsuma or Gifu).
2. Drive along the road to the left from the house to the sign Fleetari.
3. Turn off the engine and approach the store door.

Inside you will find a stand with tools. Prices vary from 50€ up to 500€, depending on rarity. Here's what's on sale there:

• 🔧 Torque wrench (300€) - for precise tightening of nuts (needed for engine assembly).
• 🔨 Sledgehammer (150€) - if the hammer fails.
• 🔩 Socket set (250€) - for professional repairs.
• 🧰 Tool box (500€) - so as not to lose them.

Tip: Before purchasing, check to see if the tool you need is available in other places (for example, at your father's house or at a junkyard). Sometimes you can save money by finding free analogues.

How to steal tools from Fleetari?

This is technically possible if Fleetari is distracted (for example, when he is sleeping or going to the toilet), but the game penalizes theft: prices will rise and reputation will fall. It’s better to earn money honestly by collecting bottles or selling cars.

Hidden tools: where to look for rare specimens

B My Summer Car There are tools that are not in plain sight. They can be found in unobvious places:

• 🏡 Father's house: on the table in the workshop or in dresser drawers. Sometimes you can find screwdrivers, pliers and even a soldering iron there.
• 🗑️ Landfill: Next to broken cars you can find rusty but working keys or hammers.
• 🚜 Farm: Sometimes there is a crowbar or sledgehammer lying around in the barn (useful for breaking down walls during construction).
• 🏗️ House under construction: On the second floor there may be a level or tape measure.

One of the most valuable tools is welding machine. It is needed for body repairs and construction work. You can find it:

• In the garage on a shelf (if my father didn't take it away).
• In the store Fleetari for 800€.
• At a landfill (rarely, but happens next to burnt cars).

How to use tools: basic techniques

Just having a tool is not enough - you need to know how to use it. Here are the basic rules:

• 🔧 Wrench: bring it to the nut, press E, then roll the mouse wheel (or hold down the keys Q/E for screwing/unscrewing).
• 🔩 Screwdriver: works the same, but for small screws (for example, on a dashboard).
• 🔨 Hammer: Point to the part and click LMB for impact. Be careful - you may damage the machine!
• 🧲 Magnet: Hold it close to small parts (such as washers) so that they “stick” and do not get lost.

Some tools require a special approach:

• Torque wrench: you need to set the tightening torque (otherwise the nut will break).
• Welding machine: Plug into an outlet (such as in a garage), then point and hold at a crack in the body LMB.
• Crowbar: needed for dismantling walls or opening jammed doors (for example, in an abandoned house).

Newbie mistakes to avoid:

• ❌ Using a hammer to tighten the nuts (they will break the threads).
• ❌ Storing tools on the roof of the car (they will fall when driving).
• ❌ Buying all the tools at once (many will not be needed until the middle of the game).

What to do if your tools are broken or missing

Tools in My Summer Car may break, get lost, or be stolen. Here's how to solve these problems:

• 🔧 broken tool: Some can be repaired (like a wrench in a vice on a workbench), but most will have to be replaced.
• 🏃 Lost Tool: Check the last place of use, inspect the machine (F for headlights) or use the map (Tab).
• 👮 Stolen tool: Father sometimes takes things “for temporary use.” Look in his house or ask him (dialogue is started by pressing E).

If a tool disappears without a trace, it may be a bug. Try:

1. Reload the game.
2. Load an earlier save.
3. Check if it is in an unexpected place (for example, in the trunk Gifu or on the roof of a house).

⚠️ Attention: if you throw a tool on the ground next to the road, it may be run over by a car (yours or an NPC's). In this case, it will disappear forever.

Lifehacks: non-obvious tips for working with tools

Experienced players know a few tricks that save time:

• 🔄 Fast switching: When holding the instrument in your hands, press Qto put it in your inventory and immediately take another one.
• 🚗 Mobile workbench: Put the necessary tools in the trunk Satsumaso as not to run to the garage.
• 🔧 Multitool: some parts (for example, the generator) can be unscrewed pliers, if there is no suitable key.
• 💰 Savings: instead of buying a torque wrench, use a regular one, but tighten the nuts by eye (the risk of breaking the thread is ~30%).

Another useful trick - use of physics. For example:

• If the nut does not come off, hit the key with a hammer (point the hammer at the key and press LMB).
• To get a tool from a hard-to-reach place, use magnet or scrap.
• If the tool is stuck in the engine, try rocking the car (press F to interact and pull to the sides).

Useful for construction work (for example, when assembling a house) laser level. It can be found in a house under construction on the second floor or bought in Fleetari for 200€. It helps to install walls and windows evenly.

How to duplicate instruments?

This is a bug/feature of the game: if you quickly switch between tools in your inventory and throw them on the ground, sometimes a copy is created. But abuse can break your save!

FAQ: answers to frequently asked questions about tools

🔧 How to open a box in the garage if you have lost the key?

There are two ways:

1. Find the spare key in your father's house (on the shelf in the workshop).
2. Hack the box crowbar or sledgehammer (but it is noisy and may attract dad's attention).

💸 Where is it cheaper to buy instruments - in Fleetari or from Teimo?

Fleetari usually cheaper, but Teimo sometimes you come across unique things (for example, japanese screwdrivers). Compare prices!

🔨 Is it possible to play without instruments?

Technically yes, but you won't be able to:

• Collect Satsuma.
• Build a house.
• Repair your bike or boat.
• Earn money by repairing cars.

Maximum - ride Gifu and collect bottles.

⚡ What to do if the tool sparks when used?

This means that:

• Are you using electric tool (for example, a drill) without connecting to an outlet.
• The tool is broken (needs to be repaired or replaced).
• It's raining and you're working with metal (this can cause short circuits in the game).

🏠 Where to store tools so as not to lose them?

Best options:

1. Toolbox (purchased at Fleetari).
2. Workbench in the garage (but there is a risk that my father will take it).
3. trunk Satsuma (unless the car is stolen).
4. The shelf in the house is on the second floor (no one climbs there).