Garage
The Garage is an extra feature to the main game where you can build custom cars. It costs 300 gems to unlock. Its possibilities range from upgradable parts like Inline 4 engines to Diesel V8 TT engines, along with different types of body frames, and even different kinds of tires.
The Hill Climber (shown below), is a basic body for a custom car. It looks and acts like the normal Hill Climber. The Hill Climber body is a common car body found in gift chests.
The first car is there upon unlocking the garage, but you can create more cars, starting at 1 million coins. Each subsequent car is 1 million coins more than the previous. The name of the car is the name of the chassis but can be changed for free.
What is Hill Climb Racing Garage Mode?
The Garage Mode in Hill Climb Racing allows you to upgrade and customize your vehicles, build unique custom cars, and improve performance across different terrains. Introduced in version 1.31, it costs 300 gems to unlock.
Once unlocked, you can upgrade components like engines, tires, and chassis. Each upgrade improves your car’s efficiency, speed, or terrain adaptability.
How to Unlock the Garage
To unlock the Garage:
- Collect 300 gems (found on tracks, earned by watching ads, or purchased in the shop).
- Go to the “Vehicle” section, swipe to your Jeep, and unlock the Garage.
Once unlocked, you can start customizing your first car for free. Additional custom cars require coins, starting at 1 million coins for the second car, with increasing costs for subsequent cars. Save garage parts for high-performance components like turbo engines, as they significantly boost acceleration on maps like Highway.
Types of Tires
Tires are essential for optimizing your car’s performance based on terrain. Here’s a breakdown of the available tire types:
Gravel Tires:
+30% traction on gravel surfaces.
Formula Tires:
+80% traction, best for smooth maps like the Highway.
Mud Tires:
+60% traction on muddy surfaces.
Tractor Tires:
40% larger than standard tires, ideal for muddy terrain.
Street Tires:
+30% traction on smooth streets.
Winter Tires:
+30% traction on icy or snowy surfaces.
Space Tires:
+60% traction on space-themed maps (e.g., Moon or Mars).
Monster Tires:
50% larger than standard tires, ideal for uneven surfaces but poor on water.
Types of Engines
Engines directly impact your vehicle’s power, speed, and fuel efficiency. Below are the details:
Inline 4 and 6
- Inline 4 Engine: Basic engine with -20% fuel consumption.
- Inline 6 Engine: +30% power with moderate fuel use.
Diesel 4, 6 and V8 TT
- Diesel 4 Engine: +50% fuel efficiency, ideal for endurance.
- Diesel 6 Engine: +40% torque, commonly used in Monster Trucks.
V6, 8, and 12
- The V6 is a six-piston engine. It provides 40% more power, but it’s not as efficient as some of the other engines.
- V12 Engine: +80% power but poor fuel efficiency.
- V8 Engine: +60% power, ideal for off-road scenarios.
Electric and Electric Zap
Electric Engine: +20% acceleration with excellent efficiency.
Electric Zap Engine: +40% acceleration, highly efficient.
Gas Turbine
Gas Turbine Engine: +40% power but weak early torque.
Vehicle Chassis
Chassis designs determine vehicle stability and specialization.
Hill Climber Chassis
Rarity: Common
Description: Good all-around car.
Appearance: A blue Hill Climber chassis without the antenna.
Effects: AWD Upgrade
Rally Car Chassis
Rarity: Rare
Description: Lightweight rally car chassis.
Appearance: A purple Rally Car chassis.
Effects: Light 4WD
Monster Truck Chassis
Rarity: Rare
Description: Monster car chassis. Good for air-time tricks.
Appearance: Pink old Monster Truck chassis.
Effects: 4WD Monstrous, with air turn speed upgrade
Race Car Chassis
Rarity: Epic
Description: 2WD racer chassis. Fast with adjustable downforce.
Appearance: Pale blue old Race Car chassis.
Effects: 2WD racer chassis, with downforce upgrade
Big Monster chassis
Rarity: Legendary
Description: Real off-road monster.
Appearance: Green colored Big Finger chassis without decals and roll cage.
Effects: 4WD Monstrous
How to Collect Gems Efficiently?
The easiest way to collect coins and gems:
- Play the Highway stage and aim to reach 10,000 meters for 125-150 gems.
- Watch ads (15 gems per ad).
- Collect them as they appear on tracks in every stage.
Upgrading Parts in the Garage
Parts can be upgraded using coins and specific cards found in toolboxes.
- Lunchbox (60 gems): Contains 5 common parts and 1 random part.
- Toolbox (200 gems): Contains rare and epic parts.
- Container (500 gems): Includes legendary parts.
Save coins and focus on upgrading critical components like tires and engines for your most-used maps.
Tips for Optimal Gameplay
- Use Formula Tires for smooth maps like the Highway.
- For Mars, switch to Space Tires and a Race Car Chassis.
- The Electric Zap Engine offers the best balance of power and efficiency.
Conclusion
This guide provides all the necessary details to excel in Garage Mode. Focus on unlocking parts, upgrading your vehicle strategically, and selecting the best combinations for each map.