Where to look for broken cars in Genshin Impact: map, rewards and repairs

in the world Genshin Impact broken cars - this is not just decoration, but the key to hidden treasures, achievements and even unique artifacts. Many players pass by them, not suspecting that in a couple of minutes of repair you can get 50+ Primary sources, rare materials for leveling up, or even legendary weapons. But how to find them? Where to look? And what to do if the mechanism does not want to “come to life” despite all efforts?

This article - a complete guide to finding and fixing broken cars in Teyvat for 2026. We will analyze all locations (including hidden ones), types of malfunctions, necessary materials and life hacks that save time. And let’s also reveal the secret of how to use these mechanisms get the hidden achievement "Self-taught Engineer" (gives 5 Source Pearls).

If you are tired of routine farming and want to diversify your gameplay, welcome to the cat. There is no "water" or obvious advice like "use Anemo character to activate." Only verified data, current coordinates and step-by-step instructions, taking into account the latest updates (including region Fontaine).

1. What are faulty cars and why fix them

Faulty machines in Genshin Impact - These are interactive objects that require repair to activate. Outwardly, they look like burnt, rusty or disassembled mechanisms with sparks or steam. They are easy to recognize by their characteristic sound - a quiet hum or the creaking of gears.

For repairing each car, the player receives:

• 💎 Primary sources (from 10 to 50 pieces, depending on complexity)
• 📦 Chests (usually Luxurious or Precious)
• 🔧 Crafting materials (gears, crystals, ores)
• 🏆 Progress in achievements (e.g. "Amateur Mechanic" or "Restoring Teyvat")

But the main feature is hidden quests and bosses. Some machines, after repair, provide access to:

• 👹 World bosses (for example, Mechanical array in Encanomia)
• 🗺️ Secret locations (caves with unique loot)
• 🎁 Daily commissions (special tasks from NPCs)

B Fontaine (update 4.0+) faulty machines have become even more important: they are connected to the system "Hydraulic presses", which gives access to rare recipes and weapons. For example, after repairing 10 mechanisms in this region, you will unlock crafting Catalyst "Fontaine's Ceremonial Blade".

2. Types of faults and how to fix them

Not all cars break down the same way. There is a 5 types of faults, and each requires its own approach:

Fault type	External signs	How to fix	Reward
Burnt gears	Black coating, sparks	Use Pyrokinesis (for example, Amber or Diluc)	20-30 Primary sources
Frozen mechanisms	Ice on the hull, blue glow	Attack Cryo (will do Keqing or Gan Yu)	15-25 Primary Sources + chest
Rusty parts	Brown coating, creaking	Apply Hydro-damage (Mona, Kokomi)	10-20 Primary sources
Broken wires	Hanging cables, electrical discharges	Use Electro-character (Razor, Fischl)	30+ Primary sources or rare material
Mechanical interlocks	Latches or locks on the body	Interact manually (click E nearby)	Chest or Dungeon Key

⚠️ Attention: If the machine does not respond to elemental attacks, check:

1. Is she in range of action (some require you to come close).
2. Isn't there nearby enemies — some mechanisms are blocked until the area is cleared.
3. Isn't she part of quest (for example, in Encanomies some machines can only be repaired after dialogue with an NPC).

3. Location map: where to look for broken cars

Cars are found in all regions, but there are places where they are particularly concentrated. Below is the current map for 2026 with coordinates (use the interactive map Genshin Impact Map for precise search):

Mondstadt (12+ cars):

• 🏰 Ruins of the Wolfendomen Temple — 3 cars near the entrances.
• 🌲 Starlight Forest — 2 burnt mechanisms at the waterfall.
• ⛏️ Mine of a Thousand Winds — 4 rusty cars in the tunnels.

Li Yue (18+ cars):

• 🏯 Li Yue Palace — 5 mechanisms with frozen parts (need Cryo).
• 🌋 Mount Hulao — 3 broken cars at the foot (give access to a hidden boss).
• 🛠️ Lubo's workshop - 2 mechanisms nearby (repairing opens a chest with Proto-ore).

Inazuma (25+ cars):

• ⚡ Narukami Island - 7 cars with electrical faults (need Raiden Shogun or Fischl).
• 🏯 Kannazuka Castle — 5 mechanisms related to the quest “Echoes of War.”
• 🌊 Watatsumi Island — 4 burnt cars near underwater ruins.

Sumeru (20+ cars):

• 🌿 Vanarana Forest - 6 cars hidden behind foliage (use Anemo for detection).
• 🏛️ Apam Wood Ruins — 5 mechanisms with mechanical locks.
• 🔥 Hadramavit Desert — 3 burnt cars near the oases.

Fontaine (30+ cars, new in 4.0+):

• 💧 Port of Ormos — 8 hydraulic mechanisms (give materials for crafting weapons).
• 🏗️ Underground tunnels — 12 machines connected to the “Hydraulic Press” system.
• 🎭 Opera "The Phantom Mask" — 5 hidden mechanisms (you need to interact with the scenery).

4. Step-by-step instructions: how to fix a car in 30 seconds

The repair algorithm is the same for all types of machines, but there are nuances. Follow this checklist to avoid wasting your time:

⚠️ Attention: If the machine cannot be repaired, check:

• 🔋 World level - some mechanisms in Void Spirals require increased AR (Adventure Rank).
• 🔑 Quests - in Inazume and Sumeru Some cars are blocked until the completion of story missions.
• ⏳ Time of day - in Fontaine 3 cars are activated only at night (from 18:00 to 6:00 in the game).

To speed up the process use:

• 🎯 Characters with AoE attacks (for example, Klee or Yanfei) to repair several cars at the same time.
• 🔄 Elemental reactions — Overload (Pyro + Electro) speeds up the repair of burnt mechanisms.
• 🛠️ Gadgets — Wind Rider or Glider help you quickly move between locations.

Secret method for the lazy

If there is a car next to NPC Engineer (for example, Timaus in Mondstadt), talk to him - sometimes he repairs the mechanism for you (gives less reward, but saves time).

5. Hidden rewards: what the machines give besides the Primary Sources

Many players repair cars just for the sake of Primary sources, but miss out on much more valuable bonuses. Here's what else you can get:

1. Unique materials for pumping:

• 🔧 Gears of a mechanical array (needed for crafting weapons in Encanomies).
• ⚡ Lightning Capacitors (to improve artifacts Thunderous Wrath).
• 💎 Gems of Fontaine (new materials for character talents 4.0+).

2. Access to hidden bosses:

• 👹 Mechanical array (Encanomy) - appears after repairing 5 cars in ruins.
• 🦅 Wind hypostasis (Mondstadt) - a vehicle next to the location opens an additional battle phase.
• 🐉 Spacetime Dragon (Inazuma) - 3 mechanisms on the island need to be repaired Seirai.

3. Progress in achievements:

Achievement	Condition	Reward
"Amateur mechanic"	Repair 10 cars	5 Source Pearls
"Restoring Teyvat"	Repair 50 cars	10 Pearls + 50k Mora
"Self-taught engineer"	Repair 100 cars + find a hidden car in Fontaine	20 Pearls + unique Set of drawings

⚠️ Attention: B Fontaine new achievement added "Hydraulic Master" (update 4.2). To get it you need to repair it all 30 cars in the region and activate the "Hydraulic Press" system. Reward: Catalyst "Fontaine's Ceremonial Blade" (5★).

6. Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Even experienced travelers sometimes make mistakes when working with cars. Here are the top 5 mistakes and how not to repeat them:

1. Ignoring the environment

Many cars are not activated, if nearby:

• 🔥 Burning torches (need to be repaid Hydro-attack).
• 🌪️ Blowing wind (use Anemo shield Venti or Farruzaka).
• ⚡ Beats lightning (in Inazume need to be disabled Thunder pillars).

2. Wrong element selection

Some cars outwardly deceptive. For example:

• Machine with ice may require not Cryo, and Piro (if ice is the result Hydro + Cryo).
• Rusty parts are sometimes repaired Electro, not Hydro (if rust is the oxidation of metal).

3. Skipping Hidden Interactions

B Sumeru and Fontaine some machines require additional actions:

• 🔍 Inspection — click E twice to find the hidden part.
• 🎵 Melody - in Fontaine 2 cars are activated after playing on Lire.
• 🧩 Puzzles - for example, you need to turn the gears in the correct order.

4. Not taking into account the time of day

B Fontaine and Inazume Some machines only work in certain time:

• 🌙 Night cars (18:00–6:00) - usually associated with Hydro or Cryo.
• ☀️ Day cars (6:00–18:00) - often required Piro or Electro.

5. Forgetting to check chests

After fixing the car always inspect the area:

• 📦 Chests may appear over or under mechanism (use Wind Rider).
• 🗝️ Sometimes the car opens hidden passage (for example, in Ruins of Encanomia).

7. Lifehacks for effective farming of machines

To maximize your profits from car repairs, use these techniques:

1. Routes for quick detours

Create a route by location with maximum concentration of machines. An example of the optimal path for Li Yue:

1. Li Yue Palace → 5 cars.
2. Mount Hulao → 3 cars + boss.
3. Lubo's workshop → 2 cars + chest.
4. Li Yue Port → 4 cars (night).

The entire route goes 15-20 minutes, and profit - 200+ Primary sources + materials.

2. Using gadgets

Some gadgets speed up the process:

• 🪂 Wind Rider — fast movement between locations.
• 🔦 Electro vision (Raiden Shogun) - detects hidden cars.
• 🗺️ Compass of Elemental Reactions — shows the nearest cars with the required element.

3. Co-op mode

B friend's world cars can also be repaired, but with restrictions:

• ✅ They give same awards, but Primary sources are not duplicated.
• ❌ Not counted for personal achievements.
• ⚡ B Fontaine cars in a friend's world do not provide materials for crafting.

4. Automation using commands

If you have several accounts, you can:

1. On the main account find all cars and mark them on the map.
2. On alternative accounts fix them (even if an element is missing, reactions can be used).
3. Transfer materials to main account via mail.

5. Connection with other game mechanics

Repairing cars affects:

• 📊 Reputation of cities - in Inazume and Sumeru gives extra points.
• 🛒 Assortment of stores — after repairing 10 cars in the region, NPCs will receive unique goods.
• 🎁 Daily commissions - some tasks (for example, from Timausa) require machines to be repaired.

8. Future Updates: What to Expect in 2026

According to Leaks and official announcements, in updates 4.3–4.5 We are waiting for changes related to cars:

1. New region - Natalan (4.4)

Expected more than 40 unique mechanismsrelated to:

• 🌋 Volcanic activity - cars will demand Piro and Geo for repair.
• 🛡️ Defense system - repair will open access to new ones dungeons.
• 💎 Rare resources - for example, Natalan Gems for crafting.

2. System "Mechanical resonances" (4.3)

New mechanics, where cars will be repaired influence the surrounding area:

• 🌪️ Activation windmills - will change the direction of the wind for planning.
• 🌊 Management gateways - will open hidden waterways.
• ⚡ Generation electrical networks — will speed up the recharge of elemental skills.

3. New achievements and awards

In 4.5 we expect:

• 🏆 "Mechanical Genius" — repair 200 cars (reward: 4★ weapons to choose from).
• 🎖️ "The Architect of Teyvat" — activate all mechanical systems in the region (reward: unique furniture set).

4. Car events

Planned for 2026 2 themed events:

1. "Mechanical Games" (April 2026) - a competition to repair cars against the clock.
2. "Restoring Ancient Ruins" (July 2026) - cooperative mode for repairing giant mechanisms.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about faulty machines

🔧 How many cars are there in the game for 2026?

Currently in the game more than 200 faulty machines, including:

• Mondstadt — 30+
• Li Yue — 45+
• Inazuma — 50+
• Sumeru — 40+
• Fontaine — 30+ (and their number is growing with updates).

The exact number depends on the version of the game - every major update adds 10-15 new mechanisms.

💰 Which car gives the most valuable reward?

Top 3 most profitable cars:

1. Mechanical array in Encanomia — after repairing 5 cars, a boss opens, which drops materials for crafting 5★ weapons.
2. Hydraulic press in Fontaine - gives Gems of Fontaine (needed for leveling up new characters 4.0+).
3. Hidden machine in the Hadramawit Desert - opens a chest with gold ore and 50 Primary Sources.

⏳ Is it possible to fix a car without the necessary element?

Yes, but with reservations:

• Use elemental reactions:
  • Pyro + Hydro = Steam → will replace Piro-attack.
  • Cryo + Hydro = Ice → suitable for frozen mechanisms.
  • Electric + Hydro = Overload → will work on burnt parts.
• B Fontaine some cars can be activated manually (click E several times), but the reward will be less.
• In co-op mode, ask a friend with the required item to help.

🗺️ Are there cars that cannot be repaired?

Yes, it's in the game 3 types of "unfixable" cars:

1. Decorative - for example, mechanisms in the background in Mondstadt (not interactive).
2. Plot — activated only as part of a quest (for example, a car at the beginning of an archive quest "Song of Dragons and Freedom").
3. Broken forever - in Encanomies there are 2 cars that explode after repair (they give a reward, but no longer interact).

If the car does not respond to elements and has no prompts, it is most likely from this category.

🎮 Are there mods or cheats for automatic repair?

⚠️ Attention: Using mods or cheats to automatically repair cars:

• 🚫 Violates MiHoYo rules - the account may be blocked.
• ⚠️ Breaks gameplay - many cars are associated with achievements and quests.
• 🔧 No need - with the right route and characters, it takes less than an hour