Night City in Cyberpunk 2077 is a sprawling metropolis where your vehicle is your trusty steed, helping you navigate its dangerous streets and vast landscapes. Whether you favor a roaring muscle car or a sleek sportscar, your ride is essential for getting around. However, the gritty reality of Night City means your vehicles are constantly at risk. From gang shootouts to accidental collisions, damage is inevitable. You might be wondering, then, how to keep your cherished cars in top condition. Cyberpunk 2077 doesn’t explicitly guide you on vehicle repair, leaving many players searching for a mechanic or garage. Fortunately, fixing your car is much simpler than you might expect.
The Quick Fix: Distance and Time
Forget about searching for repair shops in Night City. Cyberpunk 2077 employs a convenient, time-based repair system. To repair your damaged vehicle, all you need to do is put a little distance between you and your car.
Here’s the simple method:
- Step Away: Move at least 50 meters (approximately 165 feet) away from your damaged vehicle. This distance is crucial for the game to register that time has passed and trigger the repair.
- Call Your Car: Use the vehicle call button (default key [V] on PC) to summon your car to your current location.
Upon arrival, you’ll find your vehicle magically restored to its pristine condition, as if no damage ever occurred. The game essentially tricks itself into believing enough time has passed for repairs to be completed.
Another effective method leverages the game’s fast travel system:
- Fast Travel: Open your map and fast travel to any fast travel point in Night City or the Badlands. The further you travel, the more effectively this method works.
- Call Your Car: Once you arrive at your destination, use the vehicle call button to summon your car.
Just like the distance method, fast traveling effectively resets your vehicle’s damage, instantly repairing it when it arrives.
Repairing Destroyed Vehicles
What if your car isn’t just damaged, but completely destroyed in a fiery explosion? Don’t worry, the same repair principles apply. Whether your vehicle is lightly scratched or reduced to smoking wreckage, the distance and fast travel methods will bring it back to life.
Simply follow the same steps: move a sufficient distance away, fast travel, and then call your vehicle. The game will respawn your car in perfect working order, ready for your next adventure in Night City.
Prevention is the Best Medicine
While repairing your car in Cyberpunk 2077 is straightforward, avoiding damage altogether is always the optimal approach. Careful driving, especially during intense combat scenarios, can save you time and the occasional hassle of needing to repair your vehicle. However, with a garage full of vehicles at your disposal, vehicle maintenance becomes less of a concern. Experiment with different rides and find your favorites, knowing that keeping them road-ready is just a quick call away.
With these simple methods, you can ensure your favorite vehicles are always ready to roll in Cyberpunk 2077, letting you focus on the action and adventure that Night City has to offer.
