Car Mechanic Simulator 2021: Rims

The DLC “Rims” for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 was developed by the studio Petard Games and published by PlayWay S.A. It was released on January 8, 2024 for the Windows version of the base game. The base game, Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, originally launched in August 2021 and is available on PC and later on major consoles.

In terms of its content, the Rims DLC introduces a catalog of 80 new rim designs with various color variations, designed to expand the vehicle customisation options available in the game. Players who maintain the in‑game workshop will be able to fit these new rims onto vehicles, enhancing the visual style of their restored, tuned or rebuilt cars. The core game continues to operate around the concept of running a car‑repair garage: acquiring vehicles, diagnosing mechanical faults, disassembling and rebuilding components, tuning and painting, testing and ultimately selling vehicles or showcasing builds.

Promotion for the Rims DLC was conducted via the game’s digital storefront and community announcements. The marketing emphasised the added customisation layer—namely that this pack allows players to refresh and restyle their vehicle fleet with brand‑new rim options. It was presented as a way to enhance the visual flair of cars in the workshop and fit into the broader schedule of downloadable content support for the game.

Reception of the Rims DLC has been mostly positive, though the sample size of reviews is relatively modest. The user review rating on the platform trends around “Mostly Positive” based on around twenty‑odd reviews. Players appreciated the breadth of rim designs and the visual upgrade they offered, though some felt that while it added cosmetic depth, it did not introduce major mechanical or gameplay changes. The DLC is regarded as a solid option for players focused on style and customisation rather than those seeking new cars or engine systems.