Leading up to November, the 1.0.9 update had drastically improved how players could customize their builds. If you were playing on November 6, you likely spent your time experimenting with:

: The addition of ceramic and drilled tuning brake rotors finally gave players a way to improve stopping power alongside horsepower.

: New Gloss and Matt Chameleon paint types became the gold standard for high-end restorations.

: For the first time, washing and painting a car provided a tangible value bonus, making the detailing stage as profitable as the mechanical repair. Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 - PlayStation

: The same mid-November update introduced Steam Workshop support for custom maps, allowing the community to build their own unique garage environments and test tracks.