Upgrades are the persistent infrastructure investments in Car Flipper. Each upgrade tier expands workshop capacity, increases part yield, or unlocks new restoration slots. The 2.40% global completion rate on the 'Fully upgraded base' badge is the harshest retention filter in the game.
Workshop Level 5 unlocks the maximum restoration capacity. It is the single most expensive infrastructure investment and is required for the 'Fully upgraded base' badge (2.40% global win rate).
Dealership Podium Plus adds two additional high-tier podium slots. The additional passive income flow makes this the second-best infrastructure investment after the Workshop.
Paint Bay is the Tuning Shop facility for cosmetic paints, decals, and body kits. Every paint job applies a flat percentage to the final auction value.
Engine Dyno is the Tuning Shop facility for performance tuning. It allows installation of turbos, superchargers, and engine mapping upgrades.
Storage Bay Level 3 is the second storage expansion. It is a meaningful upgrade for free-to-play players who cannot afford the Garage Plus gamepass.
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