To level mechanics, you will need to repair cars or remove and install car parts. Doing so is how you level mechanics in general in Project Zomboid. That said, you can farm Mechanics XP by removing the following items from cars and reinstalling them.
- Car wheels
- lightbulbs
You will need to start off small with the car parts listed above, as you will not be able to remove advanced parts until you gain a few levels.
So focus on removing and reinstalling lightbulbs and car wheels until you gain a few levels. But before you can start leveling mechanics, you will need the following tools.
- a Jack
- Lug Wrench
If you don't know where you can find a Jack or a Lug Wrench you can find both items in hardware stores, garages, tool cabinets, and car mechanic shops.
Once you get both tools, you can then start leveling your mechanics skill and as you level up, you can move on to more advanced parts.
How to level Mechanics fast in Project Zomboid
To level Mechanics fast in Project Zomboid, you will need to combine Reading skill books and watching VHS tapes with removing car wheels and lightbulbs. Reading Skill books in the game can give you a huge XP boost toward leveling your Mechanics skill. But you will need to read a total of five books in the following order:
- Mechanics for Beginners - Levels 1 to 2
- Mechanics for Intermediates - Levels 3 to 4
- Advanced Mechanics - Levels 5 to 6
- Expert Mechanics - Levels 7 to 8
- Master Mechanics - Levels 9 to 10
Eventually, you will also need to read the Laines Auto Manuels, to unlock the ability to work on certain parts of a car. Luckily you can find these manuals usually in the same place you can find most books in Project Zomboid.
Where to find Mechanics Skill Books in Project Zomboid
If you are wondering how to find any Mechanics skill books in Project Zomboid, you can do so by searching the following locations.
- Bookcases
- Residential Homes
- Libraries
- Schools
- Bookstores
Where to Find Mechanics VHS tapes in Project Zomboid
If you are wondering where to find Mechanics VHS tapes, you can find them at the listed locations below:
- VHS Stores
- Residential Homes
- The Storage Facility outside of Riverside
- Gas Stations
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Andrew Vaughan is a Contributing Writer at Pro Game Guides that has written guides on popular RPGs and FPS survival titles for several years. Andrew Vaughan specializes in survival and roleplaying games and has been a lifelong gamer.