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Car Dealer Simulator
The appeal is the business loop: bargain for used cars, fix their faults and gradually grow the dealership. At ≈ $10.58 from 
Kinguin, Car Dealer Simulator suits players who enjoy negotiation and hands-on refurbishment as much as the business side. Player sentiment stands at 88% from 10,182 reviews. With ≈ $4.01 saved against Steam and a price of $14.59 at Kinguin, this is a timely option for players who enjoy refurbishing cars and building a dealership.
KinguinCar Dealer Simulator PC Steam CD KeyAll-time low ~ $11.84across Steam & third-party storesat the recorded all-time low
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Past 36 months · Updated dailyHistorical Low~ $11.202026-07Current Low Across Stores~ $16.99Kinguinvs. Historical Low+52%
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01About Car Dealer Simulator
In Car Dealer Simulator, learn the used-car trade from Little Sam: find bargains, negotiate purchases, then diagnose, repair and refurbish vehicles before selling them. Washing, photos and ads help present each car, while profits fund staff and improvements to your dealership. Player rating: 88% from 10,182 reviews. The Steam PC version supports full controller use. English has full audio; supported languages include Simplified Chinese, English, Polish, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Czech, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese-Brazil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Dutch. Released May 29, 2025.
Credits
Developer
Garage Monkeys
Publisher
Garage Monkeys
Lowest recorded in 36 months
$11.202026-07-30 · KinguinBase game · same records as the chart above; USD history, not a regional Steam low.Language support
| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
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| Simplified Chinese | Yes | Yes | — |
| English | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polish | Yes | Yes | — |
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| Language | Interface | Subtitles | Audio |
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| French | Yes | Yes | — |
| Italian | Yes | Yes | — |
| German | Yes | Yes | — |
| Spanish | Yes | Yes | — |
| Portuguese | Yes | Yes | — |
| Russian | Yes | Yes | — |
| Czech | Yes | Yes | — |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | — |
| Korean | Yes | Yes | — |
| Portuguese-Brazil | Yes | Yes | — |
| Thai | Yes | Yes | — |
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Steam PC edition data · 2026-10-19
02Before you buy
A dealership management loop
Buy used cars, negotiate, diagnose and repair them, then prepare listings and grow the dealership with upgrades and staff.
Language and controls
The Steam PC version has full controller support. English has full audio; other listed supported languages have subtitles.
03Frequently asked questions
What do you do in the game?
Find used cars, negotiate their purchase, and raise their resale value with diagnostics, mechanical repairs, bodywork and paint.
Can I expand the dealership?
Yes. You can hire employees and upgrade tools, repair areas and the customer service office.
How do I move broken-down cars?
Cars that are not in working condition need transporting with one of two types of tow truck.
Popular Steam reviews
Native-language selection · 10 reviewsSelected helpful reviews in this language show both recommendations and criticisms. This selection does not represent the overall positive rating; opinions reflect the version reviewed.
RecommendedSteam player
Its fun, but game is way too easy, 0 challenge whatsoever. Allot of mechanics that are completely unnecessary, just buy any car and put it on the lot for the most you can and eventually someone will pay full sticker price for non-drivable hunk of rust. There's a rival dealer mechanic that lasted 5 days before they just added a setting that turns him off. (lazy) The driving mechanic gets boring fast, all vehicles feel the same. No suspension means a curb sends you into orbit. I got about 40 hrs of enjoyment before hitting reputation 10 in which you unlock the final building/perks and there's no reason to continue the game now, it just ends with hardly a congratulations, and you, with a massive complex in some backwater town for you to continue selling the same cars you've already sold 100 times. I personally would like to see either more cars or the ability to customize more than just paint. Or a punishment system for literally anything lol make bad driving cause damage or running people over lose reputation. Have an investigator buy a car undercover to check if your doing things right or not (taping mufflers, adjusting odometer) Give me a bat to beat the rival with instead of just "press E". Let me get drunk at the bar. Add little pointless things to do in the shop for immersion. Vehicle trade-ins, customer vehicle repairs. A "Customs" body shop where customers can request customization of vehicles (like pc building sim but for cars) ...just to name a few things. Also, the photo booth backdrop image is terrible btw, a couple options to choose from would be nice. I did allot of complaining for a thumbs up but, the game IS GOOD and I just want it to become even better.Show moreShow less
57 hours at review102 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
Now that I have played over 24 hours and reached Reputation 10, which feels like "the end," I wanted to write this review. I played the demo of this game about a month before release, and it made me very excited for the full version. I couldn't wait for the opportunity to expand my dealership, "Freakin' Nice Cars." This game is very addictive, but it's not actually good. This seems to be a pattern for many Simulator games these days: there is a repetitive pattern that gives you just enough dopamine that you get carried away in the cycle, but there is not actually any creativity or diversity in the gameplay. Before you know it, you're deeply immersed in the game but you're not really having any fun. I kept waiting for something to happen, it's almost like an idle game, but the payoff never comes. In fact, I don't think the barricaded sections of the map ever opened up. So you're stuck in this blighted town, buying and fixing lemons for hours and hours. Maybe there's updates planned for this game, but as it stands I would not recommend anyone follow in my footsteps.Show moreShow less
26.6 hours at review115 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
This game NEEDS multiplayer really badly. It is the missing part of this game to take it to the next level. All of my friends that watch me play want to jump in and help do the different roles in the game like in a real dealership!Show moreShow less
13.3 hours at review96 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
To be honest, I've loved this game a lot and they constantly update and add features. That being said, with the release of the Up 2 You dlc, I can't recommend this game anymore. It is nearly the cost of the game and locks a decent amount of its content behind racing. This isn't Racing Simulator, this is Car Dealer Simulator. And when people bring this up, rather than understanding that some of their player base would like access to the content they overpaid for without having to engage with what we thought was an optional racing element, they get cheeky and say we'll get better at the races once we tune up our cars. The point isn't the ease of winning races, the point is that this isn't the game play desired. I've been holding out for this dlc, but then seeing all the comments on steam and in the discord, plus the ridiculous price... Well, I wish I could refund and move on. But I WILL be doing the latter. Edit 6/19/26: From what I am hearing, it seems certain aspects of this have been changed, such as giving you other ways to raise your fame besides racing. I wish I could give more of an opinion on the dlc itself, but even with the supposed improvements they are making, the price tag is just too much. I'd like to test it for myself and give my own opinions, but I'm not dropping $16 on the dlc. Edit 6/21/26: Wait, hold up. I don't know why my brain didn't laser focus on this, but why the heck are we making paid dlc, yet we still have no real post-game content? You hit Rep 10 and then the game just kind of dies. I started a new game and had started to wonder if I was being too harsh on the game and the devs because I was having fun progressing up through the game again. I even had the forbidden thought of "well, would it KILL me to try the dlc despite the ridiculous cost...?". But then I hit rep 10 and was just like "Ah. Right. THIS is why I stopped playing for a while."Show moreShow less
38.8 hours at review105 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
I think this game is designed wonderfully. The process of the upgrade of the property is a first time experience for me. It's really amazing how it converts as you level up. I've been playing this game for a little while now. Very addicting. (currently 72.7 hours). I've maxed out most things, but I'm still working on trophies. I only have 1. lol I've been working hard, bringing in new cars. When I search the cars available, I make sure to check some options, like *sort by price*, and I like to show only the cars that need work that I can give it. Early on, it can be a bit tough. I stayed up all night (in-game) working on cars when I first began. When dawn would hit, I would wait for a good time of day (sunlight affects pictures of vehicles), take pictures, post the ad, open business, and wait. They start coming in, and you can influence some with treats (cigarettes or gum), but only on the last round of bartering. It doesn't always work for me, but it's okay. I don't really need it now. But, it has helped me sell some cars for nifty prices. :D With the sale price, I change the price to something that is in the green, not blue. Blue is too easy to sell. You can sell the ones in green. Just may have to wait for the right buyer. :) Jobs: Sell cars, wash cars (ultimate wash when upgraded), repair body, repair internal parts of car, repair parts, fueling of vehicles, purchasing things (There are hours of operation for these other businesses you can visit, and these places are typically closed on Sunday, unless they devs change it). So, check the time before you head out. They might be closed. You will have many roles at first. With a little time, you can hire help and create an assembly line, so-to-speak. Get a routine going. :D Ease of use is really good. I can perform actions really quickly on keyboard and mouse. I love that! Common keys. :D I don't recall starting settings, but I do not have any drama, just sales. :) I got a few loans to get started. Can get a loan on the spot. :D So, if you are out and about, and broke, but want to buy a vehicle, open your tablet and apply. :D It's that easy. I love driving in here (and in most games). I use the brakes a lot for turns. The weight of the trailer can affect turns so practice a bit. The devs have been working hard on this game. Adjusting this, adjusting that. I am impressed! :) Go Garage Monkeys! Very nice job on this game! Very nice. Thanks for reading. For more information, please read other reviews, and if you desire, check Community Hub/Discussions for more comments, announcements and concerns. Multiple Save Slots! ♥ Happy Gaming! Edit: By the way, I think the bar is boring. IDK about others, but I don't really go there.Show moreShow less
72.8 hours at review71 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
I don't usually, if ever, review games, but this one has inspired me to. I have only played about 14 hours so far, but I think that's enough to have an educated opinion. I will update if needed as I play more as I haven't unlocked many of the end game mechanics and my opinion may change. Summary: 3/10 Overall I think the concept is great, but it's not fully fleshed out and leaves a lot on the table. Everything about the game seems half-baked and rushed. There are strange design choices all over the place and the game mechanics are super shallow. A decent time-killer, but it lacks the depth of a polished game that you will play again and again. Leaves a 'what could have been' taste in my mouth after playing, and honestly feels more like an early-access title, not a full game. I do enjoy the minigames even though they lack depth, and the mechanic/repairing aspect is pretty good (not Car Mechanic Simulator good obv). The graphics are decent, but the game seems un-optimized no matter what settings I use. The map is relatively detailed but very small. The game has poor sound effects and and even worse driving physics. The a.i. traffic is ok and the world has a good amount of (too many?) npc's walking around. The game has a boring, awkward and repetitive bargaining minigame, with little depth to the financial simulation. The business aspect of the game is way too easy, with seemingly no risk of going out of business. Some variety in design would do this game a lot of good. It seems like more time was spent designing the npc's than designing the cars themselves. The car models are nice, but not enough variety in trim/model and not enough vehicles. It really just leaves me wanting more. That said, I have some questions for the devs.... Shouldn't there be more risk/reward in rolling back the odometer? What if I don't want to be a sleazy car dealer and prefer an honorable existence? My reputation should take a hit if I rip people off. Shouldn't there be some risk/reward when fixing bodywork? Why is body damage only rust damage, and always in the same places? No crash damage whether existing or player made? No broken windows/windscreens, body panels or electronics? Car interiors play no role whatsoever? Why do we not have more information on car prices (such as average selling price, average listed price etc) to better inform buying decisions? Why so few vehicles (not a priority for a car selling game?)? Shouldn't cars get dirty sitting around? Wouldn't they need to be washed and waxed again after body work? How about some weather? Hail/weather damage? Window cleaning/detailing? Wheel cleaning/detailing? Shouldn't I be able to make a bad buying decision? Shouldn't I be rewarded for taking better pictures? Nice license plates, shouldn't I be able to customize them? Do tires exist? Rims? Accessories? Fluids? Can't we get some different trim levels to vehicles? Why do people line up to buy so easily? Shouldn't dead inventory be more of a worry? Why can't I customize the appearance of my shop/character? What's the point of having grab points for gas nozzles and pressure sprayers if I can just access them from the hot menu? Why can't I buff the wax before polishing? The oscillating sander from the bodywork minigame could provide that, and it's already in the game. Just lazy. It would have been SO MUCH FUN to buff the wax and watch the shininess increase, fr. Why do the body work/washing minigames autocomplete at a certain completion %? Wouldn't it be more interesting to have it be more challenging in some way, like you can miss spots and not get 100% so easily? No car auctions? Trade-ins? Financing and credit checks? Shouldn't I be able to buy a new car for myself to use? Or at least have a reference as to the new car prices? Why can't I change the color of vehicles? Wouldn't a working odometer on the dash have added some immersion? Have the devs ever owned/bought/sold a car? (lol) Then, I notice (in game, no less) that the developer is releasing a few more games in the near future that are seemingly just re-using assets to make more car-themed games, that in reality, could (or should) have just been DLC for this game. Garage Monkeys could have just made a game called 'Car Life' and put all the game mechanics in... from their upcoming Car Cleaner Sim, Car Rental Sim and Car Crime Sim (even Gas Station Sim). I'm guessing that this is some kind of business decision, but it comes off as a cash grab strat and is unappealing. Even an ATS strategy for DLC/content would be better. Car culture isn't easily replicated if the developers aren't passionate about it, and I suspect that these devs are not 'car people'.. GTA VI will most likely have better vehicle minigames and mechanics. Perhaps all of this was by design, and they were simply aiming for a very casual game, but I can't help but think of what could have been.... I wanted to LOVE this game, but I only like it as a friend, and only on sale. I would actually recommend Car Mechanic Sim instead, as it's the same buying/selling refurbishing cars without some of the minigames and is a more complete game in general, and it has actual car brands and accurate designs and mechanical aspects, with better driving physics (barely) and mods to boot. CMS just needs a car wash and an inflatable flailing arm man at this point. Like with so many of these $20 titles, with a little more work and care it could have been a smash hit for $35-$40 and people would have bought it in droves. Too bad, so sad. Maybe I should get into game development.Show moreShow less
13.8 hours at review96 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
Some players may find this game redundant, but I find it a great time waster in a good way. I get into the flow of the game and the next thing I know an hour has passed by. I'm 64 and I enjoy it even at my age.Show moreShow less
178.3 hours at review65 people found this helpful
Not recommendedSteam player
So, after playing for 8 hours, i sadly have to give this a no at this moment. Positives: - You make cash - It is a nice concept/idea Negatives - All cars sound the same - There are like 6-7 cars available to buy and sell, this makes the game boring - I got 200k in the bank, all the cars that are available are for around 1-25k, sometimes a big 50k car comes, but it is very rare... - it gets really repetitive - Graphics are really whack, they could do way better - Inventory space is 24, there is no way to order parts over the pc, which would make it way easier to order parts for repairs I hope this game gets some updates to make it more fun and add a lot more cars, like supercars or luxury cars aswell, also some big trucks would be nice... ---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☑ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☑ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☑ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☐ Check if you can run paint ☑ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Game Size }--- ☐ Floppy Disk ☐ Old Fashioned ☑ Workable ☐ Big ☐ Will eat 15% of your 1TB hard drive ☐ You will want an entire hard drive to hold it ☐ You will need to invest in a black hole to hold all the data ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☑ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☐ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☑ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☐ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ---{ Game Time }--- ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee ☐ Short ☑ Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{ Price }--- ☐ It's free! ☐ Worth the price ☐ If it's on sale ☑ If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{ Bugs }--- ☐ Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☑ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs ---{ ? / 10 }--- ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☑ 5 ☐ 6 ☐ 7 ☐ 8 ☐ 9 ☐ 10Show moreShow less
8.1 hours at review88 people found this helpful
RecommendedSteam player
great game this however missed opportunity to have a multi-player would be way more fun and effective i would probably play it more if a buddy and i could do a dealership togetherShow moreShow less
21.8 hours at review54 people found this helpful
Received for free
Not recommendedSteam player
The game starts off promising, but it quickly turns into an exhausting grind with no real sense of progression. Even after hiring employees, you're still doing 90% of the work yourself. Their presence barely improves efficiency — for example, to wash a car, you still have to drive it to the wash bay, assign the employee, and then wait 2–3 real-time minutes for them to finish. The same goes for every step of the process: you must meet with the seller, buy the car, personally drive it to the mechanic (who only works if you already have the needed parts), then wait another 3 minutes for repairs. Then it's off to the body shop for another 3-minute rust removal and repaint job, followed by the car wash again, then the photo booth, and finally to the sales area. After all that, you still need to go into the office and manually register the car for sale. None of this can be automated or delegated, and every single vehicle goes through this same drawn-out routine. Meanwhile, once the store is open, you can sell 5 cars in under 5 minutes — meaning your lot is constantly empty because prepping even one car is such a time sink. This game feels like busywork disguised as simulation. There's no real management here — just repetitive manual labor, stretched out by timers. It’s more tedious than fun. If you’re like me and enjoy simulator games, trust me — there are better options out there. This review has been proofread by AI since English is not my native language.Show moreShow less
10.7 hours at review78 people found this helpful
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