Car Mechanic Simulator 2021: Aston Martin

The Aston Martin DLC for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 was developed by the Polish studio Red Dot Games and published by PlayWay S.A. It was released on 19 September 2022 as part of the ongoing post-launch content for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021, which originally launched in August 2021 for Windows and later for PlayStation 4/5 and Xbox One/Series.

This DLC adds four licensed Aston Martin vehicles: the 1963 DB5, the 2007 DBS, the 2019 Vantage, and the 2022 DBX. It also includes a range of engines to match the vehicles, including an I6 4.0 l, a V12 5.9 l, and versions of the V8 4.0 l Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbo for both RWD and AWD configurations. The base game places players in the role of a workshop owner, repairing, restoring, tuning, and selling cars, with features such as an auction house, barn-finds, detailed part-by-part rebuilds, painting, and testing.

Promotion for the DLC included announcements on the developer’s store page and community channels, highlighting the addition of Aston Martin vehicles and engines. It was included in bundle offerings with other DLC packs and marketed as part of a series of brand-specific expansions for Car Mechanic Simulator 2021. The marketing emphasized the high-end brand recognition of Aston Martin and the mechanical detail available in the new content.

Reception was mostly positive, with the user community praising the inclusion of the licensed Aston Martin models and their detailed engine options. While some players considered the scope of the DLC modest compared to larger expansions, it was generally seen as a solid addition for fans who enjoy expanding their vehicle collection and engaging in detailed car mechanics. The DLC strengthened the variety of vehicles in the game without dramatically changing the overall perception of the base title.