1. Car Performance, Part Wear & Tear, Gas Station, Supporter Pack, and More!
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  3. Hey, Mechanics! 🛠️
  4. We're excited to bring you another major update for Cheap Car Repair! We've prepared brand-new vehicle mechanics, fresh locations, a set of engaging side quests, and a whole bunch of improvements! Put on your work gloves and check out what's new in the game!
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  6. Additionally, the first small expansion, "Cheap Car Repair: Supporter Pack", has just been added to the game - but more on that below!
  7. Update 1.4 Changelog:
  8. ⚙️ Player Vehicle
  9. New vehicle stats system: Introduced parameters that directly affect vehicle physics and handling:
  10. Top speed
  11. Acceleration
  12. Braking power
  13. Steering
  14. Ignition time
  15. Parts and fluids matter: All installed parts, as well as the amount and quality of fluids in your vehicle, now directly affect its performance.
  16. Wear and degradation:
  17. Car parts wear down as mileage increases.
  18. Fluids (fuel, oil, etc.) are gradually consumed while driving.
  19. Component dependencies: The condition of certain parts and fluids affects the wear and tear of other components. For example:
  20. A low-quality alternator causes the battery to degrade faster.
  21. Low-quality spark plugs increase fuel consumption.
  22. Too little or too much engine oil accelerates camshaft degradation.
  23. Vehicle stats overview (Logbook, accessible with [Tab]):
  24. Added a view of the vehicle's current stats to the logbook.
  25. You can now check how each part affects vehicle stats in the shop, below the part description.
  26. Added a new panel showing the complete list of part degradation dependencies.
  27. NEW HUD: A speedometer and fuel gauge are now displayed while driving the Fiax.
  28. Physics improvements: Improved the overall driving model.
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  30. 📜 Quests & Story
  31. 4 new side quests have been added:
  32. "CePeeN"
  33. "Septic Diver"
  34. "Bumfuck Days"
  35. "Metal Detector"
  36. New characters and mechanics and car have been introduced for these quests.
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  38. 🗺️ Game World & New Locations
  39. Gas station: A new spot on the map where you can refuel your car and buy vehicle fluids.
  40. Village fair: A new location in the village center.
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  42. 🛠️ New Mechanics & Minigames
  43. Refueling: Fill up your tank at the gas station.
  44. Metal detector: Search the surrounding area for hidden treasures.
  45. Three-cup game: Test your luck and try to win some cash.
  46. Tire-throwing minigame: Take on a new skill-based challenge.
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  48. 🛞 New Parts & Customization
  49. Expanded selection: Added new car parts, including decorative items and colorful tires.
  50. Unique ways to obtain parts:
  51. Buy parts at the village fair or earn them by completing quests.
  52. Some parts can only be dug up using a metal detector!
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  54. ☁️ Steam Cloud
  55. Cloud saves: The game now fully supports Steam Cloud, keeping your progress safely synchronized across devices.
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  57. Cheap Car Repair
  58. Steam Cloud! ☁️
  59. Cloud Saves Are Now Available!
  60. 🎵 Music & Radio
  61. New radio tracks:
  62. The track Halo - Maraton has been added to the radio (not available in Streamer Mode)
  63. Rzeszowski Biedarap has been replaced with its uncensored version.
  64. Music at the village fair: The new location features its own soundtrack by Don Salvatore, including:
  65. "Where's My Bike?"
  66. "Kebab on Credit"
  67. "Golden Accordion"
  68. Do you make music? Want to hear your track on the in-game radio? Submit it through our submission form!
  69. âš¡ Optimization
  70. Implemented numerous performance improvements and optimized RAM usage for a smoother gameplay experience.
  71. ⚙️ Other New Features & Changes
  72. Fresh Off the Line: Updated the achievement requirements. It now unlocks when all installed vehicle parts are in green condition.
  73. Map: Updated the appearance of the map in the logbook.
  74. Minor economy rebalance: Increased the price of the gasoline canister now that the gas station is open. Meanwhile, paying at the water meter now gives you more water for your money (water is cheaper!).
  75. Quality of Life (QoL): Improved several UI elements and implemented numerous smaller technical fixes.
  76. And a whole lot of other fixes and improvements!
  77. 🗺️ What's Next? Future Plans
  78. We've been getting tons of questions from you about what's coming next. Our list of ideas is long, but we're working through them one step at a time.
  79. We don't want to make promises we can't keep, but we're working on features you've been asking for, and that we're excited about ourselves.
  80. In the meantime, we're rolling up our sleeves and getting back to work. Future updates will continue the main story!
  81. 🌟 Supporter Pack DLC
  82. A small DLC is now available on Steam for those who'd like to give Cheap Car Repair some extra support and help us continue developing the game! It's our way of saying thank you for all your support. In return, we've prepared a collection of unique extras and visual customizations:
  83. Unique workshop decor: Special workshop posters featuring the game's logo and autographs from the entire development team.
  84. Golden Car: A complete set of new parts to turn your car into a golden beauty.
  85. Wild visual tuning: New, unique parts to customize your Fiax:
  86. Pop-up headlights
  87. A grille-mounted light inspired by Knight Rider
  88. Styling elements inspired by Formula 1 cars
  89. An engine sticking out through the hood
  90. A massive spoiler
  91. Polish Hussar wings
  92. Luxury under your roof: An alternative workshop skin inspired by a temple.
  93. You can switch between workshop styles in the game settings.
  94. A little cash injection: Some extra money for your everyday expenses.
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