GET YOUR BEARINGS
Plan your next Junkyard Simulator session
Our independent guide breaks down each documented activity in Junkyard Simulator, helping you see how processing, restoration, compression, and renovation fit together. By observing inputs and outputs, you can decide which workflow matches your play preferences without relying on undocumented shortcuts.
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Processing vs. Restoration
Run a short session of metal processing, then complete a single car restoration. Record the time spent and the cash earned from each, then compare the efficiency of the two paths.
- Observe how many pieces of junk a single machine can handle before it needs refilling.
- Compare the time required for processing different types of metal if you experiment with multiple machines.
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Foot Travel vs. Vehicle Transport
Carry a set of items on foot to a nearby drop‑off point, then repeat the run using a car or tow truck. Note the distance covered, load carried, and total travel time for each method.
- Take note of which car parts you keep after stripping a vehicle for future projects.
- Balance the time spent on a single restoration against the number of other tasks you could start.
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Compression Space Check
Compress several abandoned vehicles into cubes and compare how many items you can fit in your inventory versus transporting the same vehicles uncompressed.
- Test compression on vehicles of different sizes to see how the final cube volume changes.
- Observe whether compressed cubes affect how many items you can carry at once.
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Renovation Profit Observation
Select an old piece of furniture, sell it raw, then renovate the same piece and sell the finished version. Record both prices to see the monetary impact of renovation.
- Group similar items before renovating to streamline the workflow.
- Compare the market price of a raw item with its renovated counterpart when you have both available.
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Market Timing Study
Over a few in‑game days, watch the Scrap Market prices for small items versus large projects. Note any fluctuations and consider how timing might affect your selling decisions.
- Track which item categories you sell most often to see where your time is spent.
- Balance bulk sales of many small items with occasional sales of larger, renovated pieces.
