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Learn how to hotwire a car in Project Zomboid

Want to know how to hotwire a car in Project Zomboid?Cars litter the streets inProject Zomboid, but that doesn’t mean you can just hop inside a vehicle and start driving. You can drive any car that’s in good condition, but you’ll need to find some way to start the engine before going for a drive. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you’ll need to waste time looking for a key.
Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know to hotwire a car in Project Zomboid, so that you can use any car that you find without hunting for a key.
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How to hotwire a car in Project Zomboid
There are two ways you can hotwire a car in Project Zomboid:
If you want to use the Burglar occupation, check out ourProject Zomboid character buildsto find a strong thief build that uses this occupation to make looting and fighting much easier. If you’ve already got a character, or have a different build in mind, then you’ll need to go down the skills route.
After hotwiring the car, you should be able to drive off and start your road trip. However, there are other barriers that you might face, such as broken parts or an empty gas tank. Make sure to check out our guides onhow to repair a vehicleandhow to find gas in Project Zomboidif you want to keep the car running.
That’s everything you need to know to hotwire a vehicle in Project Zomboid. If you want to learn more about surviving in the apocalypse, check out ourProject Zomboid beginners tips and tricks. If you’re ready to settle down, take a look at ourProject Zomboid base-buildingguide to discover how to barricade windows and build your own base.