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This section will help you get started with CoolCars immediately after installation.

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1. Spawning and Driving

To spawn your first car, enter the following command:

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Basic Controls:

  • Enter Vehicle: Right-Click (RMB) on the car body.
  • Start Engine: Press F (or your swap-hand key) to open the car menu, then click the engine icon.
  • Driving: Use movement keys (W, A, S, D).
  • Horn: Press Space while in the driver’s seat.

Demonstration of car control

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2. Refueling

Vehicles in CoolCars consume fuel while moving. If the tank is empty, the engine will not start.

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How to Refuel:

  1. Give yourself a canister: /fuel give 10 (10 liters).
  2. Hold the canister in your main hand.
  3. Approach the rear of the car (the fuel point).
  4. Press Shift + Right-Click on the car.
  5. Hold Shift to continue refueling automatically.

Refueling process using a canister

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3. Repairing Damage

If you crash or have a rough landing, the car may take damage.

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How to Repair:

  1. Give yourself a repair kit: /repair give 10 (10 units).
  2. Hold the repair kit in your main hand.
  3. Approach the damaged zone (front, rear, or wheels).
  4. Press Shift + Right-Click on that zone.
  5. Hold Shift until the repair is complete.
To see exactly where to click for repairs, use the /car repairhitbox on command. It will highlight damage zones with particles.

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4. Creating Your Own Model

If you want to add your own car, follow these steps:
  1. Create a new folder in plugins/CoolCars/cars/ (e.g., MyCar).
  2. Copy the four files from the Volga folder into it.
  3. Edit localization.yml to change the display name.
  4. Run the /car reload command.
  5. Your new car is ready to spawn: /car spawn MyCar.
Read the detailed guide in the Creating a Car section.