Mafia The Old Country: How To Start a Car Engine

Follow this guide to learn how to start a car engine differently and unlock the Good as New achievement in Mafia The Old Country.

Cars in Mafia The Old Country (Image via 2K Games)
Cars in Mafia The Old Country (Image via 2K Games)

In Mafia The Old Country, you may come across situations where smoke is coming from a car, indicating that it is wrecked. In earlier titles of the series, there was no option to repair such vehicles manually. However, in Mafia The Old Country, you can now use a crank to fix a broken-down car and get it back on the road.

Here is a detailed article that contains everything you need to know about starting a car engine in the game.

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How To Start a Car Engine in Mafia The Old Country

Press the prompt at the correct time (Image via 2K Games | Game-in Zone/YouTube)
Press the prompt at the correct time (Image via 2K Games | Game-in Zone/YouTube)

As mentioned earlier, starting a car engine in this article does not refer to simply turning the key. In Mafia The Old Country, you need to manually repair certain vehicles before using them again. That involves popping the hood, inspecting the engine, fixing the issue, and then starting the car. Here are the detailed steps:

  • Head near the engine of the car: First, you need to arrive at the front of the wrecked car.
  • Look for the prompt: Once you are near the engine, wait until you receive a prompt.
  • Start the car using a crank: A minigame will begin where your character attempts to start the vehicle using a crank. During this game, you need to watch the on-screen meter and press the button at the right time. If you successfully land the indicator in the green zone, the car will start.

Benefits of Starting a Car Engine in Mafia The Old Country

Use the crank method to start the car to unlock the achievement (Image via 2K Games | Game-in Zone/YouTube)
Use the crank method to start the car to unlock the achievement (Image via 2K Games | Game-in Zone/YouTube)

The obvious use of fixing a broken car is to get a vehicle for travelling long distances. In addition to that, using the crank method to ignite the engine will help you unlock the Good as New achievement in Mafia The Old Country.

However, finding a wrecked car can sometimes be a bigger challenge than starting one. To solve this problem, you can ram a car into a wall to damage it. Once the vehicle is in poor condition, use the crank method mentioned above to start it. If successful, you will unlock the Good as New achievement.

That was all about starting a car engine in Mafia The Old Country.


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