This article discusses a specific My Summer Car save file circulating online and the unusual challenges it presents, particularly regarding Fleetari’s refusal to tune the Satsuma after a jail sentence. This save file starts you off with a considerable amount of money, but things aren’t as they seem. Let’s break down why Fleetari might not be working on your car and how to potentially recover your Satsuma.
The “Jail Time” Scenario and Fleetari’s Reaction
This particular save file sets players up for a difficult situation. The next day (Tuesday), police arrive at your house with an arrest warrant. While you can escape using the moped (found at the landfill near the airstrip), the real problem begins if you take the Satsuma or the Ferndale to Fleetari before going to jail.
Doing so triggers a unique in-game event. After serving your jail time, Fleetari will refuse to tune your car. He assumes you stole the car, particularly the Ferndale if you left it with him. If you don’t retrieve the Ferndale in time (before going to jail), he may even “dispose” of your Satsuma in an unknown location. This makes getting your car tuned and progressing in the game extremely difficult.
MSCEditor: A Potential Solution to the Satsuma Problem
The creator of this save file likely used MSCEditor to manipulate game variables. Ironically, MSCEditor can also be used to mitigate the challenges presented.
Jail Time Reduction: Upon entering jail, immediately save and quit the game. Open MSCEditor, locate the “numberofbools” variable, and change the jail time (initially around 35 days) to 1. This allows you to serve a single day, preventing further complications with Fleetari. Setting it to 0 will cause the police to reappear at your house the next morning.
Satsuma Recovery: If Fleetari has hidden your Satsuma, use MSCEditor to recover it. Locate the “cartransform” variable within the save file and input the following coordinates: -16.2, 4, 11. This will place the Satsuma (upside down) in your driveway. You’ll need a towing mod or in-game methods to flip it back over. Any items left in the car will be at Fleetari’s, where you originally parked.
Example of MSCEditor interface showing the “numberofbools” variable.
Why This Save File Exists and Recommendations
The creator likely designed this save file to present a unique challenge. The substantial starting money lures players into a false sense of security, leading them straight to Fleetari and triggering the jail time consequences. The hidden moped at the landfill further suggests a deliberate attempt to create a challenging scenario.
The moped hidden at the landfill, your only escape from the police.
It’s highly recommended to avoid this save file unless you enjoy complex troubleshooting and using MSCEditor. The intended gameplay experience is significantly altered, and progressing without external tools can be incredibly frustrating. This save highlights the potential for MSCEditor to both create and solve intricate scenarios within My Summer Car. If you’re looking for a more standard gameplay experience, stick to the original game start.
The Satsuma after using MSCEditor to recover it, now upside down in the driveway.
