Ah, simulators. Letting us escape reality for just a short while.
And there’s one for pretty much anything these days.
Anything from farming to normal day-to-day life, and even social interactions have been simulated in virtual worlds.
If you just so happen to like fiddling around with cars, Car Mechanic Simulator is a great way to do so without 1) having to purchase all kinds of cars, and 2) having to own a garage.
Or even without having to lift a finger!
If you’re into the game but want a bit more customization, well here are some of the coolest mods you can try out. This game has a ton of mods, so trust me: there’s something here for everyone.
The next shop upgrade you’re going to want to get is the Quick Shop mod by Blo3m.
This along with Shop Search Auto Select will save you tons of time picking parts, letting you avoid going through all the different menus just to be able to purchase the items you need.
Quick Shop is very simple, but works wonders – allowing you to buy selected items during part installation itself.
All you have to do is hit the B button and the part you need is yours.
Last of the shop mods on the list, we have Sort Order Parts. Just to help you get a bit more organized when picking up some of those replacement parts.
This is especially useful when buying a lot of items at once, which should happen pretty often as you probably want to get in and out of the shop in one go.
Sort Order Parts just sorts all the faulty parts in alphabetical order, making everything just a bit easier to double check.
This makes it much easier to spot duplicate entries as well, so you’ll be able to avoid purchasing more parts than you actually need.
If you want to make everything just a bit smoother and faster overall, here’s a way to do so outside of the shop menu.
Opening reward cases is always fun in any type of video game, and mostly works at getting you excited to find out what’s inside.
In the case of CMS2018 however, the gratification can be a bit too delayed because of that that long opening animation you’re forced to sit through every single time!
Well you won’t have to anymore – simply download and install Skip Case Opening, and you’ll be getting those rewards much quicker than before.
Now let’s get to the part everyone’s probably been waiting for: the cars.
I’m pretty sure CMS2018 mostly appeals to the car enthusiasts out there, as it gives you the chance to tinker with and modify some of the rarest and most popular cars out there – all without spending a dime.
Let’s start off with some of the more obvious choices.
This mod brings the popular BMW coupe, particularly focusing on the E36 generation which were produced from 1992–1999.
Another classic from Volkswagen, everyone’s favorite Beetle.
The car can be seen anywhere from films like The Love Bug and Herby, and even makes an appearance on the cover of the Beatle’s iconic album Abbey Road.
There’s even a popular road trip game that children play called Punch Buggy! as a result of this iconic car.
You’re definitely want to get your hands on this one and see what modifications you can make within CMS2018.
If you thought that was as far back as we would go, think again.
Going all the way back to 1927, the Blower was a popular race car from British automobile manufacturers Bentley Motors.
The car set multiple speed records during its time, and is regarded as one of the most iconic sports cars of its generation.
In pop culture, the Blower has been referenced by AC/DC’s Brian Johnson, and is the car of choice of none other than James Bond in a few of the 007 novels.
Another coveted sports car, though this one isn’t as popular as some of the others on the list.
In a collaboration no one ever thought we’d see, German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz actually teamed up with the British McLaren Automotive back in 2003.
The result of their joint effort was the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR.
Joining forces created for a unique look to the car, as you won’t be sure if you’re looking at a Benz or a McLaren at first glance.
European vehicles are almost always considered to be in a league of their own.
And there isn’t a list of the best that doesn’t include French manufacturer Bugatti.
While the Bugatti Veyron isn’t on their list of most popular models, that doesn’t mean you’re going to want to pass up the opportunity to fix this one up.
The Veyron has received multiple awards, including Top Gear’s Car of the Decade and best car award (2000–2009) and Best Car Driven All Year award in 2005.
Not only is it one of the world’s fastest cars, it’s one of the most expensive as well – costing around $3.4M.
Another one of the more creative entries on the list, modder deadbob777 brings us the DMC DeLorean.
Though the Delorean is basically an old American sports car from way back in the 80’s, the car’s popularity rose greatly due to its use in the Back to the Future films.
Because of the films, the car is now easily recognizable as the time machine car, and you can get yourself one in CMS2018 thanks to this mod.
You’ll be able to fix it up and change the parts, and maybe if you’re lucky, you’ll be travelling through time once you’re done with it.
If you want to take CMS2018’s customization options further, you might want to check out the Real Logos Mod by JustAnotherCarGuyHere.
Most brands in CMS2018 are fictional.
And while they do represent real-world items, it can get quite difficult to identify which is which.
For those of you who are particular about what parts go into your cars, the Real Logos Mod replaces the fictional brand names with real life alternatives.
You won’t have to settle for some random brand anymore, as you’ll be able to pick out exactly what parts you want.
Now that you’ve gotten yourself set with all the cars you could dream of, you’re probably going to want something to do with them once they’re all fixed up, right?
While you do have the option to sell them, that wouldn’t be much fun now would it?
Well why not take them out for a spin yourself?
While CMS2018 does include a track you can drive on, mods make for some more interesting environments for you to test your vehicles with.
This particular mod lets you drive around the popular Top Gear Test track found in The Dunsfold Aerodrome in England.
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without mentioning the Daytona International Speedway.
This mod brings the map right to CMS2018, so you can experience the home of NASCAR yourself, with whatever cars you choose.
While the original complex includes multiple layouts including tracks for sports cars and motorcycles, this mod let’s you race on both the road coarse and the 2.5-mile high speed oval track.
If you’re looking for more of a relaxed drive, why not go for a city drive around Los Santos?
For those who aren’t familiar, Los Santos is one of the most popular worlds in the Grand Theft Auto series. So yeah, this mod is kind of the ultimate car lover’s crossover.
Of course, anyone who’s played a GTA game would know that relaxed driving isn’t the only option here.
You could take a different approach and race the city streets as well – that’s completely up to you.
