Is Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 completely free?

Yes — the download offered here is listed under a Free license. The game is also sold on Steam, so if you want to support the developers you can purchase it there.

How do I install Car Mechanic Simulator 2021?

Extract the 15.8 GB archive into a folder excluded from Windows Defender, install any required apps from the Redist or _CommonRedist folder, then run Launcher.exe inside the Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 folder as administrator.

What version is this download?

This is v1.0.40, build 23963849 — the same build as the latest Steam update from July 7, 2026. The package was refreshed on July 8, 2026.

Why does the game show a black screen or a "no license" bar?

In our testing, both issues came from an incomplete extraction. Re-extract the archive with your antivirus exclusion active and launch Launcher.exe as administrator.

How much storage do I need?

The download is 15.8 GB, but the game requires 35 GB of available space once extracted.

Does it include the DLC?

The listing describes the base game at v1.0.40. DLC content is not confirmed in the provided details, so treat the package as the base game unless stated otherwise.