My Winter Car Guide | Beginner Tips for Early Access
My Winter Car does not explain its systems well and early mistakes cost time fast. This guide covers beginner tips that actually work right now in Early Access. Everything here is confirmed and repeatable.
The Short Answer Beginner Setup
If you want fewer problems early on, follow the systems exactly.
Pay attention to time, temperature, phone usage, and order of actions. Skipping steps breaks things.
Job Tips That Save Your Day
The job system can soft lock progress if done wrong.
The job is at the abandoned factory location
The factory opens at 7am
Wake up around 6am to arrive early
Go to the boss office first
Follow the boss while he takes his phone call
Press K to keep the interaction active
Do not walk away until he finishes talking
Leaving early can stop the job from starting.
Sorbett Tips For Winter Driving
Sorbett behaves differently in cold weather.
Pull the choke before starting
Press the gas pedal while starting
Rev lightly after it starts to warm the engine
Use the window heater for windshield and rear window
Hold the mouse and move it to clear ice
Air conditioning only works when engine temperature is normal
Cold starts are normal, not bugs.
Buying The Rivett Without Issues
The project car requires strict steps.
Wait for the paper to appear at PSK
Write down the phone number
Use the phone with the keyboard numpad
Ignore any dash in the number
Listen until the NPC stops talking
Go to the seller in the morning or afternoon
The seller is the firewood guy
The Rivett costs around 500 mk
Use Gifu or Kekmet to move it
Decide storage before buying, house or apartment
Night visits do not work.
Rivett Parts And Delivery Tips
Parts ordering is slow by design.
Buy the parts magazine at PSK
Open the magazine while on the phone
Use keyboard numbers to call sellers
Wait until the seller finishes talking
Parts arrive after about 2 days
Check post order notifications
Pick parts up at PSK
Some engine parts come from Fleetari
Hanging up early cancels the order.
Flea Market Money Tips
The flea market is weekly income.
Rent a table near the inspection shop
Place items on the table
Set prices manually
Money is paid after the week ends
Unsold items stay on the table
It is slow but reliable.
House Versus Apartment Choice
Where you live changes how hard things feel.
House benefits.
Garage access
Easier Rivett building
Shorter trip to the job
Apartment benefits.
Close to Teimo
Close to PSK
Faster shopping runs
No garage makes Rivett work harder.
Sleeping And Temperature Tips
Sleep depends on heat.
If you cannot sleep, the room is too cold
Turn heaters up to 30
Wait for the room to warm
Try sleeping again
Fatigue alone is not enough.
Gas And Survival Reminders
These mistakes waste time fast.
Gas requires prepay at the pump terminal
Phone input uses the keyboard numpad
The problem bar is lowered by alcohol
Water barely affects the problem bar
Driving drunk can end permadeath saves quickly
Winter does not forgive.
Final Blurb
My Winter Car rewards patience and punishes rushing. Most early problems come from skipping steps or ignoring temperature. Follow the systems exactly and the game behaves.
FAQ
Is this guide accurate for Early Access
Yes. Every tip here is confirmed and currently working.
Will these tips change later
Some may, but these systems are active now.
Is this a full progression guide
No. It focuses on beginner systems and early survival.
Should I rush building the Rivett
No. Planning saves time later.
Is the game supposed to feel slow
Yes. That is intentional.
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