Extended Vehicle Maintenance

Extended Vehicle Maintenance introduces a more immersive maintenance system to your farming experience. Instead of instantly repairing machines and moving on, this mod integrates maintenance into everyday farm management. Drivable machines require service after operating hours, during which they can be sent for maintenance and remain unavailable until work is completed. This affects all player-driven vehicles such as tractors, trucks, and harvesters, but excludes implements and passive attachments.

Choose from different service options: send to workshop, call a technician, or repair yourself, each balancing cost and time. Technicians are pricier, while self-repair is cost-effective but time-consuming. The mod also includes a malfunction system, where machines may face engine issues, RPM/emergency-mode failures, flat tires, or battery problems. Poor maintenance may lead to unreliable machines.

A battery simulation is included, with batteries discharging when electrical consumers are active and recharging when the engine runs. Additionally, a collision damage system is implemented, where strong impacts can damage vehicles based on collision speed, emphasizing careful driving. Please note, the system is still in beta.