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Steam app 3115010 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 20:18 UTC

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days

Free introduction to the full Car Dealer Simulator game takes you on a journey from being Little Sam’s assistant to owning the business. Discover deals, buy low, repair cars, and sell them for a profit.

Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days Steam header artwork
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12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

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Car Dealer Simulator: Prologue - Early Days was released on 23 Jan, 2025.

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Game information

Free to playUpdated 12 Sep 2026, 20:18 UTC
App ID
3115010
Last updated
25 Mar 2025 build 17840285
Developer
Garage Monkeys
Publisher
Garage Monkeys
Release date
23 Jan, 2025
Platforms
Windows
Download size
10.80 GB
Install size
11.26 GB
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown

Features & support

Steam features

Family Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

Dialogue HeavyMultiplayerCasualSimulationAutomobile SimLife SimImmersive Sim3DCinematicFirst-PersonRealisticFamily FriendlyDrivingModernManagementTradingOpen WorldSingleplayerInventory ManagementFree to Play
About this gameFull description from Steam
Car Dealer Simulator Early Days is a free prologue to the full Car Dealer Simulator game. Little Sam, the quirky owner of the business, will introduce you to its secrets. He’s not great at keeping things in order, so your task is to buy low, fix up, and sell high. In the full game, if you handle the initial tasks well, you’ll have the chance to take over the business, and then… Everything will be in your hands! Build a business that fulfills your customers’ automotive fantasies. From budget-friendly cars to extravagant rides, seize opportunities, hire the best, provide excellent service, and maximize profits. Grow your company day by day. The key to achieving high profits lies in negotiating when buying old cars. Look for great deals, and during price haggling, stay firm and professional. Not all purchased cars are in working condition, so you’ll need to use a tow truck to transport them. Every car requires diagnostics and preparation before being sold. At Little Sam’s request, you’ll perform your first mechanical and bodywork repairs. In the prologue, the available tools are quite limited. Presenting a car to the customer requires a few tricks. Washing, good photos, and an engaging advertisement will be your allies. Little Sam will guide you through tasks such as washing, taking photos, and creating a sales listing. Remember, customers buy with their eyes, so use the shine of the paint, a full tank, and quality photos to your advantage. Your profits will allow you to continually grow your company. In the prologue, you’ll have the chance to upgrade the car wash, while in the full game, you’ll unlock additional tools, repair zones, and the customer service office.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

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System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Microsoft Windows 10/11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz or Ryzen 3xxx Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon RX DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 14 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system

macOS

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Linux

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Supported languages17 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
Spanish - Spain
Czech
Dutch
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Portuguese - Portugal
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Thai
Turkish
Ukrainian
Vietnamese

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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

50 developer announcements, Jun 2026 to Sep 2026 · times in UTC

September

  1. Hotfix #251 & Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s full-game update, we’ve introduced several fixes, as well as another element connecting our games within the same shared universe! Patch notes: Fixed an issue with radiator and engine caps being displayed when…

    name is Bobby :)
  2. Greywoods in Action

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s devlog, we want to show you another stage of development of our new city. Greywoods is starting to come to life - pedestrians and traffic are beginning to appear on the streets. We’re currently also working on…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  3. Hotfix #250 & Shared Universe

    In today’s full-game update, we’ve introduced several fixes, as well as another element connecting our games within the same shared universe! Patch notes: Improved the interaction and highlighting of the brake fluid reservoir. Fixed vehicle…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  4. New Window Stickers, Car Wraps & Decal QoL Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today’s update expands vehicle customization in the Up 2 You DLC! A new option is now available in the tuning editor - window wraps! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/9dc93607fcc630f863f3d330d76fe663bc9de9e4.jpg You can now…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  5. Update: Fluid Replacement & Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! Today’s update introduces new features related to Repair Mode in the full version of the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/827959f5bf9e94fa2918a8943a329c79aa29b4f3.jpg From now on, vehicles have three fluid reservoirs…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  6. A Closer Look at Greywoods

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we're continuing our series showcasing the new city! This time, we're inviting you on a closer virtual tour of Greywoods: {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/9e99fa723c2ca3730b40f2ea7edd0ff3a6e28375.png…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  7. Hotfix #247 & Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! Patch Notes for the Full Version: Fixed an issue causing unread email notifications to remain on the player's HUD even after the emails had been read. Fixed an issue causing the washing and rust removal VFX to not appear…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.

August

  1. First Look at Greywoods

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s devlog, we’re continuing our series about the upcoming major update! Last time, we revealed where the roads shown in our screenshots were leading. Now that you know they lead to the brand-new city of Greywoods…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  2. Automation Update & Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! Today’s full version of the game update introduces a new vehicle transport platform! 🚗 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/c19b81814604e4d816a62387f3e837ec633c4ba0.png You can read the full details about how it works in the…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  3. New Car Model

    Hello Car Dealers! A new car model - the Zen Motors Elevate - has been added to the full version of the game in today's update. Elevate is a premium sedan designed for drivers who value modern elegance, comfort, and confident performance.…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  4. Hotfix #242, a Car Reveal and a Shared Universe!

    Hello Car Dealers! Patch notes for the full version of the game: Fixed an issue causing work to start in zones with no available employees. Added a safeguard to prevent the receptionist from selling items marked with a lock in the storage.…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  5. Employee Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's update of the full version of the game introduces a number of changes related to employees! New Warehouse Employee Position We've added a brand-new employee position to take some tasks off the receptionist's…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  6. Hotfix #241 & Upcoming car

    Hello Car Dealers! Patch Notes for the Full Version of the Game: Fixed an issue causing vehicles to not be detected by the underground garage zone. Improved the appearance of some employee models when viewed from a distance. Fixed an issue…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  7. Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! Two games, one universe! Another location that appears in both Car Dealer Simulator and Police Chief Simulator is the gas station. ⛽ {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/410a917f4e61a4646a3737dc5f7b5b12121e8f54.png There’s no car…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  8. More clues lead to a new city

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s devlog, we’re revealing another piece of the upcoming major update. This time, we can share a little more - just as many of you suspected, the map in Car Dealer Simulator is expanding with an additional city!…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  9. Hotfix #239 & Shared Universe

    Hello Car Dealers! Patch notes: Fixed an issue that prevented players from replacing certain parts at mechanics on some save files. Fixed an issue that allowed vehicles to be duplicated in the car wash and repair areas. Added missing…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  10. Automation from A to Z

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we want to show you the automation process from A to Z. The vehicle transport platform we announced some time ago will soon make its way into the game. Combined with your employees, it will help…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  11. Windshield Damage & Tony Lombardo

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s update for the full version of the game, we’re adding windshield damage! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/4610099fb26a34122d9299bbdfa08fc482d64e3f.png When purchasing vehicles, there is a small chance that you will…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  12. Discovering More Clues

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we're continuing our series dedicated to the mystery surrounding the big change coming to the game! We're adding another series of screenshots with clues. Can you connect all the hints and figure out…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  13. Shared Universe - The Rival

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we're continuing our look at the shared universe with Police Chief Simulator. In our previous post, we talked about your workshop and Ron Dunn. Today, we're turning our attention to the Rival.…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  14. Ardena Vesper & Uniwersum Winston Springs

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's full-release update, the Ardena Vesper is coming to the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/7d8850af755344497b0aaec3f2ff0ccaf3505086.gif The Ardena Vesper is a luxury performance fastback that combines executive…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  15. Quality of Life Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update introduces a number of Quality of Life improvements to the game! Added a HUD icon on vehicles indicating incorrect tire pressure Added a message counter to the Used Cars app Changed the resolution…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  16. Car Reveal & More to Discover

    Hello Car Dealers! In today’s devlog, we’re revealing a new car that will be coming to the game very soon! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/4e169cf3c664d633d47a5da3af71594369cf4f3f.png Meet the Ardena Vesper!…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  17. New Car Coming Soon!

    Hello Car Dealers! A brand-new car model is coming to the game very soon! Once again, we'd like to invite you to join our little guessing game. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/30201cc996fbf3b53380d0b2dfc20fcdbb327063.png What model do you think…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  18. Mission Log Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update introduces the Mission Log! New Feature - Mission Log With the new Mission Log app, available on both the tablet and PC, you'll be able to view all of your current tasks at any time. The app also…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  19. Employee Shift Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update introduces the ability to hire employees for two work shifts! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/70d4e3146df5f4b0a5b515a64dfd7d7679c901af.jpg New Features Two-Shift Employees The second shift becomes…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.

July

  1. Transport Platform - How It Will Work?

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we'd like to expand on the automation platform that we briefly introduced in our previous post. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2404880/view/717911382121515576 It's time to show you how the…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  2. Upcoming Vehicle Transport Platform!

    Hello Car Dealers! Today we'd like to give you another sneak peek at a feature we're currently working on! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/2a979e2c04164befb93043e1dd2983a406a1598c.png…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  3. First Hint of the Upcoming Update

    Hello Car Dealers! For quite some time now, we've been working on something completely new for Car Dealer Simulator. Today we'd like to share the very first teaser of what's coming!…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  4. Online Car Sales Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's update for the full version of the game introduces a brand-new feature that expands on one of our previous updates! Online Car Sales Once you reach Level 10 reputation on the Used Cars platform, you'll unlock the…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  5. Authorized Dealership Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update introduces a brand-new feature – Authorized Dealership! The new Authorized Dealership app allows you to purchase an Authorized Dealer License for up to 30 days, with the option to extend it. While…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  6. Upcoming Update: Online Negotiations Pt. 2

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we'd like to share another feature we're currently working on! Recently, we introduced Online Negotiations, but they were limited to buying vehicles only.…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  7. Photo Mode Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update introduces a brand-new Photo Mode! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/ff9349c840759edf84fed98aec2e905b18d33d63.jpg To access Photo Mode, simply open the pause menu and select the Photo Mode option.…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  8. New Car Model

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full game update brings a brand-new car to the game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/38275cc69d2ef1e877d8c68deb6200e654188e74.gif The Cavallaro 350S is now available from Reputation Level 16. Additional DLC changes…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  9. Rim Colors & New Wrapping Fonts Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's DLC update introduces the new tuning features we showcased in yesterday's devlog: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2404880/view/692014597962465871 Added wheel rim coloring, along with 2 new rim materials…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  10. Upcoming Update: Rim Colors & Fonts

    Hello Car Dealers! More new DLC content is arriving tomorrow - and that's not all the surprises we have planned for this weekend! The first addition is the ability to paint your rims…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  11. Car Reveal!

    Hello Car Dealers! It's time to reveal another vehicle coming soon to Car Dealer Simulator. Meet the Cavallaro 350S! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/9458d917cf167f47cb209887fddea6555c3660e8.png Introduced in 1970, this bold grand tourer marked…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  12. Buy Cars Without Leaving Your Dealership!

    Hello Car Dealers! We've got another feature that will make managing your dealership even more convenient! A brand-new way to buy vehicles has just arrived in the full version of the game - Online Negotiations! Once you reach Reputation…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  13. A Second Body Workshop Is Here!

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's update for the full version of the game introduces a second Bodywork Workshop! The new upgrade becomes available at Reputation Level 12 in the Upgrades app. Once unlocked, it adds an additional bodywork…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  14. New Car Coming Soon!

    Hello Car Dealers! A brand-new car is coming to the full version of the game soon, and to celebrate, we'd like to invite you to join another little guessing game! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/3caaef7c7df6a9531606adcca71ecd3c2fc64e42.png Can…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.

June

  1. Coming Soon: Online Negotiations

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we'd like to give you a sneak peek at another update for the full version of the game that we've been working on recently! Travelling around the city can take a lot of time. The workshop keeps getting…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  2. B2B Contracts & New Car Decals

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's full version game update introduces a brand-new type of job - B2B Contracts! You can read all the details about how they work in yesterday's devlog…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  3. The Winston Springs Universe Expands

    Hello Car Dealers! The Winston Springs universe keeps expanding! As many of you have probably noticed, we're continuously expanding the universe that began with Car Dealer Simulator. One of our upcoming titles is Police Chief Simulator…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  4. We're Preparing for an Office Expansion

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's devlog, we'd like to tease an upcoming change and give you a little challenge at the same time! Since the very beginning of the game, many of you have been pointing out the same thing about your workspace. It…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  5. New Car & Fender Flares Update

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's update adds a brand-new vehicle to the base game! Phantom Ravager - available from Reputation Level 15 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/a32069c63fd432446fdeb6bd643d724c23e2a612.gif The Ravager, launched in late 1990…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  6. JunkApp Update

    Hello Car Dealers! In today's full game update, we're introducing a brand-new app - JunkApp! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44018181/ab1e89b1788f7395e63dc5509e7a9b89069ac076.png Every week, new offers become available in the app. You can choose from: 7…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  7. Hotfix #212 & Car Reveal!

    Hello Car Dealers! Patch notes: Full Version of the Base Game Fixed visual issues affecting some roads. Fixed curb collisions near the Police Station. Improved the distance at which fences are hidden when the player moves away. Fixed an…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  8. New Job Type - Custom Tuning Orders

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's update for the full version of the game expands the Up 2 You DLC with a brand-new way to earn Fame Points and make money. Customers looking for custom vehicle modifications will now start visiting your dealership!…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  9. New Car Coming Soon!

    Hello Car Dealers! As announced yesterday, we're not slowing down when it comes to the new content we're working on. A brand-new car model will be arriving in the full version of the game very soon!…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.
  10. Most Creative Car Design Contest!

    Hello Car Dealers! Today's devlog is dedicated to a brand-new contest inspired by the Up 2 You DLC. We're extremely excited to see your creativity in action and can't wait to discover the unique vehicle designs you'll come up with. This is…

    Garage Monkeys S.A.

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