Number plates in My Summer Car: a complete guide to obtaining, installing and legalizing

My Summer Car is a cult simulation of survival and car repair, where every detail matters. One of the key mechanics that players encounter is license plates. Without them, you cannot legally drive on public roads, and the police will pursue your vehicle. But how to get these treasured plaques? Where can I find them? And what do the mysterious combinations of numbers and letters mean?

In this article we will look at all aspects of working with numbers in MSC: from methods of obtaining them (including legal and not so legal) to technical nuances of installation. You'll learn how to avoid penalties, where spare numbers are stored, and why some combinations can lead to unexpected consequences in the game. The material will be useful for beginners who are just starting to explore the world Peräjärvi, as well as experienced players who want to optimize the process of legalizing their fleet.

Why are numbers needed in My Summer Car?

B My Summer Car numbers perform the same function as in real life: they identify the vehicle and confirm its legality. Without numbers:

• 🚔 The police will chase you on public roads (for example, on the highway Peräjärvi–Teimo’s).
• 💰 Fines driving without license plates will quickly eat up your budget (from 500 mk and above).
• 🚗 Can't sell the car through official channels (eg Fleetari will refuse to buy a car without documents).
• 🔧 Technical inspection in Satsuma Tuning will become unavailable.

In addition, numbers affect game balance: For example, with legal signs, you will be able to move freely around the map without fear of persecution. But numbers with certain combinations (for example, POL-1) may cause bugs or unusual NPC reactions is one of the little-known gaming “hysterics” that streamers love to explore.

It is important to understand that in MSC rooms are not just decoration, but part reputation systems. The longer you drive without them, the higher the risk of running into a police patrol or losing progress due to fines. Therefore, installing them is one of the first steps after purchasing or repairing a car.

Where to get numbers: all methods of obtaining

There are several ways in the game to get license plates for your car. Some of them are legal, others require a “creative” approach. Let's consider all the options:

1. Purchase from Fleetari

The most reliable and legal way — buy numbers from Fleetari in his workshop. To do this:

1. Drive the car to Fleetari Repair Shop (coordinates: near your home).
2. Go to the office and select the option Buy license plates.
3. Pay 500 mk (price may vary depending on game version).
4. Get a random combination of numbers (for example, ABC-123).

The advantages of this method: the numbers will officially registeredand the police won't chase you. However, there are also disadvantages: Fleetari Sometimes it “forgets” to issue documents, and you have to restart the game.

2. Theft from other cars

If you don't have the money or desire to interact with Fleetari, you can steal license plates from abandoned cars. To do this:

• 🔧 Find a car with license plates (for example, Gifu or Hayosiko in a landfill).
• 🔨 Use screwdriver or wrenchto unscrew the plates.
• ⚠️ Please note that the police may notice you, if you do it in front of an NPC.

This method is free, but risky: stolen numbers can be marked as stolen, and their use will lead to even greater problems with the law.

3. Nakhodka on the map

in the world My Summer Car scattered random numberswhich can be found:

• 🏠 In your uncle's garage (sometimes on a shelf).
• 🚗 In abandoned cars (for example, in Ruscko in the swamp).
• 🗑️ At the landfill next to Teimo’s (you'll have to dig through the trash).

Such numbers are usually not registered, but they can be used temporarily to avoid penalties. However, sooner or later the police will check them, and you will have to look for a new set.

4. Number generator (mods)

For those who play with mods, there is an option generate your own numbers through special scripts. For example, mod License Plate Editor allows:

• 🎨 Create custom combinations (for example, your nickname).
• 🔄 Change numbers in real time.
• ⚡ Bypass police checks (but this may break the game balance).

Using mods is the most flexible way, but it is only suitable for single player play. On servers with anti-cheat, such numbers may be blocked.

How to install license plates on a car: step-by-step instructions

Getting the numbers is half the battle. Now they are needed install correctly, otherwise they simply won't work. The process depends on the car model, but the general scheme looks like this:

1. Preparing tools

You will need:

• 🔧 Screwdriver (for unscrewing old numbers or fasteners).
• 🔨 Wrench (if the numbers are bolted on).
• 🧲 Magnet (so as not to lose small details).
• 📏 Ruler (to align the signs).

2. Dismantling old numbers (if any)

If the car already has plates (for example, after purchasing a used car), they need to be removed:

1. Go to the back or front of the car.
2. Click Eto open inventory and select screwdriver.
3. Move the cursor over the mounting bolts and hold the left mouse button.
4. Repeat for all four bolts (two for each number).

⚠️ Attention: If the bolts are rusty (which often happens in MSC), use WD-40 or hammerto bring them down.

3. Installing new numbers

Now install new signs:

Important:

• 🔄 The numbers must be screwed evenly, otherwise the police may not recognize them.
• 🔴 If the sign is skewed, there is a risk that it will fall off on the go (especially on potholes Peräjärvi).
• 🔧 For some machines (for example, Satsuma) are required special fastenings, which can be purchased from Fleetari.

4. Functionality check

After installation:

1. Get into the car and drive out onto the road.
2. If the police doesn't respond — the numbers are set correctly.
3. If you are being stalked, check:
   • Fastenings (the number may have fallen off).
   • Registration (stolen numbers may be delayed).

Decoding numbers: what do the letters and numbers mean?

B My Summer Car numbers are generated according to certain rules that imitate the Finnish registration system. Let's figure out what the symbols on the signs mean:

License plate structure

Standard room in MSC consists of:

• Three letters (for example, ABC) - usually a random combination, but sometimes associated with the car model.
• Three digits (for example, 123) - may indicate the year of manufacture or serial number.

Example: SAT-515 (possibly refers to Satsuma, and the numbers refer to the date of creation of the model in the game).

Special combinations and their meaning

Some rooms in MSC have hidden meaning or cause special game events:

Number	Meaning	Effect in game
POL-1	Police number	The police ignore your car, but other NPCs may react aggressively.
FLE-370	Fleetari number	You can get it repaired for free in his workshop (bug/feature).
TEI-69	Teimo number	In the store Teimo’s They give a 10% discount on spare parts.
RUS-666	"Cursed" number	The car breaks down more often, glitches with physics are possible.
PER-1	Mayor's number	The police salute you when they meet you (hysterical).

⚠️ Attention: Use of "special" numbers (for example, POL-1) can lead to unpredictable bugs, including the disappearance of the car after saving. It is recommended to make a backup before experiments!

How to generate a "unique" number?

If you want to create personalized number (for example, with your nickname), you can:

• 🎮 Use console commands (in debug mode):

  setlicenseplate [ABC-123]

• 🖥️ Edit save files (requires knowledge of JSON structure MSC).
• 🔧 Install the mod Custom License Plates from Steam Workshop.

However, please note that too long or non-standard combinations may break the display of numbers in the game.

Problems with numbers: errors and their solutions

Even after setting the number correctly in My Summer Car may not work correctly. Let's look at the most common problems and how to fix them:

1. The police continue to pursue

If you have installed the numbers, but the police still stop you, check:

• 🔍 Fastenings: the number may have fallen off or is hanging crookedly.
• 📄 Registration: Stolen numbers may be blacklisted.
• 🔄 Game: sometimes rebooting or resaving helps.

If the problem persists, try it buy new numbers at Fleetari (old ones may have been marked as invalid).

2. Numbers disappear after saving

This is a known bug in MSCrelated to:

• 💾 Damaged save (try downloading an earlier backup).
• 🔧 Incorrect installation (if the numbers were screwed on "by eye").
• 🎮 Mods (disable all add-ons and check a clean version of the game).

Solution: Before exiting the game save in the garage - this reduces the risk of losing numbers.

3. Numbers are displayed crookedly or cannot be read

If the signs hang at an angle or the texture is off:

• 🔧 Reinstall them using ruler for alignment.
• 🖥️ Check the integrity of the game files (on Steam: Properties → Local Files → Integrity Check).
• 🎨 If you use custom numbers, make sure that the texture has the correct resolution (512x128 pixels).

4. It is impossible to buy numbers from Fleetari

If option Buy license plates inactive:

• 💰 You have not enough money (you need at least 500 mk).
• 🚗 Car doesn't fit for registration (for example, Ruscko without engine).
• 🔧 Fleetari asleep or drunk (wait until morning or let him Kilos).

What to do if Fleetari refuses to sell numbers?

Sometimes the bug is due to the fact that the car is not recognized as “yours”. Try:

1. Put it in the garage.

2. Exit the game and log in again.

3. Buy any part from Fleetari (this will reset the dialogue).

Legalization of a car: what else is needed besides license plates?

License plates are only part of the process of legalizing a car in My Summer Car. To completely avoid problems with the police and drive freely on the map, you will need:

1. Technical inspection

Get examined at Satsuma Tuning (or Fleetariif you have Satsuma). To do this, the machine must:

• 🔋 Have working engine.
• 🚦 Serviceable headlights and brake lights.
• 🔊Worker horn.
• 🛞 All wheels on the spot.

Cost of inspection: 200–500 mk (depends on the condition of the car).

2. Insurance

Some versions of the game (or with mods) require insurance. It can be issued:

• 📄 Fleetari (cost: 300 mk/month).
• 🏦 In the “bank” (building next to the store Teimo’s).

Without insurance, fines for accidents or speeding will be twice as high.

3. Documents for the car

If you bought a car from another player (in multiplayer) or found it on the map, you may need to certificate of ownership. You can get it:

• 📝 U Fleetari (if the car was purchased from him).
• 🔍 In the glove compartment or trunk of a found car (sometimes there are documents there).

Tips from experienced players on working with numbers

Community My Summer Car has accumulated a lot of life hacks related to numbers. Here are the most useful ones:

1. How to save on rooms?

• 🔄 Buy numbers on Friday - sometimes Fleetari makes a discount 10%.
• 🚗 If you have several cars, rearrange the numbers from one to the other (but the police may notice this after a few trips).
• 🗑️ Look for numbers in a junkyard after rain, they are “washed out” of the garbage.

2. How to avoid police harassment?

• 🚔 If you are being followed, take the dirt road - the police will not follow you off-road.
• 🏠 Hide in the garage — police officers do not enter private property.
• 🔧 Book rooms before your trip (if they are stolen) - sometimes this confuses NPCs.

3. How to make numbers “eternal”?

To prevent numbers from disappearing after saving:

• 💾 Save only in the garage (not in open areas).
• 🔧 Use high quality bolts (purchased from Fleetari, not those found on the map).
• 🖥️ Disable automatic saving in the game settings (if you play with mods).

4. How to check the room for “cleanliness”?

Before buying a used car, check its license plates:

• 🔍 Take a look at machine inventory (click E next to the bumper) - if there is a note there "Stolen", numbers are stolen.
• 🚔 Drive your car along the highway - if the police do not respond immediately, but after 10–20 seconds, the numbers will most likely fake.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about rooms in My Summer Car

Is it possible to drive without license plates if I don’t go on the highway?

Yes, on dirt roads (for example, around your house or in a swamp) the police will not stop you. However, if you accidentally drive onto the asphalt, the fine will be immediate. Also, without license plates you cannot undergo a technical inspection or sell a car.

What happens if you install numbers from another car?

If the numbers not stolen, then it’s okay - the police won’t tell the difference. But if they are listed in the database as stolen, they will start chasing you after 1-2 trips. There is also a risk that the original owner (NPC) will notice it is missing and call the police.

How can I get the numbers back if they disappear after updating the game?

If the numbers disappeared after the update, try:

1. Load an earlier save.
2. Buy new numbers from Fleetari (the old ones could have been reset).
3. Use console command resetlicenseplates (does not work in all versions).

If all else fails, all that remains is to look for new numbers on the map.

Is it possible to make numbers invisible to the police?

Technically yes, but it requires tampering with the game files:

• 🖥️ Edit file vehicleData.json in the save folder.
• 🎮 Use mod No Police Mod (disables pursuit completely).

However, such actions may break achievements or lead to a ban on multiplayer servers.

Where can I find license plates for a motorcycle or boat?

For moped or Jonnez ES numbers are not required - the police do not check them. For boat (Boat) there are no numbers either, but if you want role-play, you can attach the sign manually (visually, without a game effect). To do this use superglue from inventory.