How to Find & Drive Your Car Properly

Driving in My Winter Car is more about survival. Winter turns even short trips into risky journeys, with frozen engines, iced windshields, and poor traction all working against you.

Understanding how driving systems and defrosting actually work can save hours of frustration—and prevent costly breakdowns or fines.

How to find a car

Sorbett is your first car. Find it outside your house in the game. No unlock requirements are there. Think of it as your default vehicle in the game.

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How to drive a car in My Winter Car

After finding your parked Sorbett, your first step is to remove the cable plug or charger port from the car.

Next, open the door to the car.

Now, before entering the driving mode, defrost your car. You need to set the temperature and switch on the window heater.

Defrost properly so that your driving mode can initiate. The car would not start until the defrosting is done correctly.

After defrosting, lower your handbrake, pull the choke out slightly before starting to help the engine fire. Turn the ignition, and you are finally good to go!

How winter affects driving in My Winter Car

Cold temperatures simulate real-world mechanical stress. If your car sits outside unplugged, engine oil thickens, making starts harder and increasing wear. Steering becomes less responsive, braking distances increase, and wheel spin is common on icy roads.

You’re expected to adapt—warming the engine, driving slowly, and planning trips around daylight and temperature.

Understanding handling and road conditions

My Winter Car simulates real traction loss. Dirt roads, snow, and ice reduce grip significantly. Sudden steering or throttle inputs can send you into a ditch instantly.

Progress in My Winter Car depends on mobility. Jobs, supplies, inspections, and tuning all require driving. Treating the car properly saves money, time, and frustration—and makes the experience far more satisfying.