Cruisin' in the Sims 4: From Zero to Hero (Well, Decoration Hero)
So you're itching to get your Sims behind the wheel and roll down the pixelated streets of Willow Creek, wind in their virtual hair. But hold on there, buckaroo! The Sims 4 doesn't exactly have a carpool lane. Fear not, fellow Simmer! We can still pimp out our builds with some sweet rides, even if they can't exactly cruise the boulevard.
How To Get Car In Sims 4 |
The No-Cheat Route: Tiny Treads for Tiny Sims
Let's face it, not everyone wants to delve into the wild world of cheat codes. For the purists out there, there are a few ways to get your motor runnin' (without the engine):
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Miniature Marvels: Head on over to buy mode and browse the "decorations" section. Under "sculptures" you'll find a couple of cute little toy cars. They may not be big enough to joyride, but they're a perfect way to add a touch of personality to a kid's room or a collector's den. Plus-size tip: Don't forget to use those handy bracket keys (
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] and]
) to supersize your mini motorcar for maximum impact! -
Expansion Pack Extras: If you've got some of the nifty expansion packs, you might have access to additional car-themed goodies. For instance, the Strangerville pack boasts a rather fetching army truck in its build mode catalog. Just be sure your Sims aren't planning any military maneuvers in their backyard!
Cheater Cheater Pumpkin Eater (But We Won't Tell Anyone)
Alright, so maybe you're feeling a little more adventurous. In that case, buckle up, because we're going in with some cheats!
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Important Note: Using cheats can sometimes wonk things out in your game, so proceed with caution and back up your save files just in case.
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Open the Cheat Menu: First things first, we need to crack the code. Hit
Ctrl
+Shift
+C
(orCommand
+Shift
+C
on a Mac) to bring up the cheat dialogue box. -
Testing, Testing... 1, 2, 3!: Type in
testingcheats true
and press enter. This activates the cheat mode, basically saying "Show me the forbidden goodies!" -
Unlocking the Hidden Garage: Now here comes the magic trick. Type in
bb.showliveeditobjects
and press enter again. This unlocks a whole treasure trove of hidden items, including, you guessed it, cars! -
Placing Your Ride: Head back to buy mode and things get interesting. You might need to do some digging, but you should see a new category called "debug". Here, nestled amongst plumbobs and ghosts, lie the magnificent, non-functional automobiles of your dreams!
Remember: These cars are purely decorative, so don't expect your Sims to hop in and hit the gas. But they do make for some seriously awesome driveway decorations!
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So there you have it, folks! Your guide to acquiring some stellar set of wheels (minus the actual wheels) in the Sims 4. Now go forth and build your dream garage, because even if they can't drive, a Sim with a car looks darn cool!