How to Sell Firewood for Quick Money in My Winter Car

What to know

• Firewood is sold to Reijo Livaloinen (the Corris Rivett seller) at his house in Peräjärvi, not to random NPCs.​
• You need the Corris Rivett, the Kekmet tractor, trailer, axe, and firewood cutter from the woodshed near your parents’ house.​
• Each piece of firewood sells for 20 MK; a full trailer (160 pieces) gives 3,200 MK.​
• Deliver before midnight, or Reijo won’t be outside to pay you.​

The firewood job is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to earn steady early-game money in My Winter Car. Once unlocked, it offers a repeatable loop with no penalties, decent payouts, and minimal risk, perfect for funding repairs, fuel, and upgrades while you learn the game. This guide covers how to unlock the job, cut firewood efficiently, and deliver full loads to maximize your profit.

How to Unlock the Firewood Job

The firewood side hustle unlocks after you purchase the Corris Rivett from Reijo Livaloinen. Head to the PSK gas station in Peräjärvi and check the car sale poster for the Rivett, then use the phone to call Reijo and arrange the purchase. Once you buy the car, Reijo will mention that he needs firewood and point you toward the required equipment. After that, visit the woodshed near your parents’ house to collect the tools and get started.

Equipment you’ll need

To cut and sell firewood efficiently, gather these items from the woodshed:​

• Kekmet 502 tractor – powers the firewood cutter via PTO.​
• Trailer – used to carry the cut firewood to Reijo.​
• Firewood cutter – the machine that chops logs into firewood pieces.​
• Axe – for manually chopping logs if the cutter isn’t working yet.​
• Drive shaft – connects Kekmet to the firewood cutter.​

Make sure the firewood cutter’s belt is positioned close to the trailer so the cut wood drops directly into it.​

How to cut firewood quickly

Cutting firewood is the biggest time sink in this job, so efficiency matters if you want to make money quickly. Setting up the cutter properly and working in full batches saves a lot of time, and if you want a deeper breakdown, check out our detailed guide on using the Firewood Cutter.

Step 1: Set Up the Firewood Cutter

Attach the drive shaft from the Kekmet to the firewood cutter. Start the tractor, set it to Neutral + Low (N + Low), and engage the PTO to power the cutter. Finally, position your trailer so the cutter’s belt drops the firewood pieces directly into it.

Step 2: Chop the Logs

Pick up logs from the pile near the woodshed and feed them into the firewood cutter. Each log produces 12 firewood pieces, and you’ll need roughly 160 pieces to fill the trailer. Keep loading logs until the trailer is full or nearly full. If the cutter breaks or won’t start, you can use the axe to chop logs by hand, but it’s significantly slower.

How to deliver and sell firewood

Once the trailer is loaded, drive to Reijo’s house in Peräjärvi to sell the firewood.​

Step 1: Hitch the loaded trailer

Hitch the loaded trailer to Kekmet by reversing near the attachment and lower the rear hitch.

Step 2: Drive to Reijo’s House

Carefully drive to Reijo’s driveway in Peräjärvi. Try to arrive before midnight, as Reijo usually isn’t outside to accept deliveries after that.

Step 3: Unload and Get Paid

Reverse the trailer into Reijo’s driveway and position it close to the ground. Open the trailer’s rear, then lift it to dump the firewood out. Once the wood is unloaded, walk up to Reijo and talk to him, he’ll count the pieces and pay 20 mk per firewood.

A full trailer (160 pieces) gives 3,200 MK, which is a solid early-game payday.​

Firewood rewards and income

Tips for faster money

• Pre‑cut wood during free time – Chop extra logs when you’re not busy so you can load and deliver quickly.​
• Keep the cutter running – Fix any issues with the belt or PTO so you don’t waste time restarting.​
• Combine with other jobs – Use the same Kekmet and trailer for other tasks (like ad delivery or taxi) to maximize hourly income.​​
• Sell before midnight – Always aim to deliver before 24:00 so Reijo is outside and ready to pay.​

Is the Firewood Job Worth It?

Selling firewood is one of the most consistent and stress-free ways to earn early money in My Winter Car. Once you own the Corris Rivett and have access to the woodshed equipment, the process becomes straightforward and repeatable. With a properly set up cutter and full trailer deliveries made before midnight, you can comfortably earn 3,000+ MK per run, making it a great way to fund repairs, fuel, and upgrades without relying on slower or riskier jobs.

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