Shop Prices & Cost Guide

Overview

Understanding prices and costs is crucial for survival in My Winter Car. Unlike the original game where money was optional, winter introduces mandatory expenses like rent, heating, and winter clothing—making economic planning essential.

This comprehensive price guide covers all major shops, services, and common expenses in Peräjärvi, helping you budget effectively for survival and the Corris Rivett project.

Economic Survival Fundamentals

Mandatory Expenses

You MUST pay these or die:

| Expense | Cost | Frequency | Consequence of Non-Payment | |---------|------|-----------|----------------------------| | Rent | 500-1,000 mk | Weekly | Locked out, no save point | | Food | 50-100 mk | Daily | Hunger, health degradation | | Fuel | 200-300 mk | 2-3 days | Stranded, can't reach warmth | | Heating | 100-200 mk | Weekly | Freeze to death |

Total Survival Cost: ~900-1,600 mk per week minimum

Optional but Critical

Not mandatory but highly recommended:

| Item | Cost | Benefit | |------|------|---------| | Winter Clothing | 800-1,200 mk | Prevents hypothermia | | Winter Tires | 800-1,200 mk | Safe driving, survival | | Block Heater | 400 mk | Reliable cold starts | | Classifieds Magazine | 20 mk | Access to parts/cars |

PSK Service Centre Prices

Fuel Prices

PSK is your primary fuel source with modern card-operated pumps.

| Fuel Type | Price | Per Liter | Recommended For | |-----------|-------|-----------|-----------------| | 95 Octane Gasoline | ~1.80 mk/L | Standard | Most vehicles, daily driving | | 98 Octane Gasoline | ~2.00 mk/L | Premium | High-performance engines only | | Diesel | ~1.60 mk/L | Budget | Trucks, tractors (NOT cars!) | | MPÖ (Fuel Oil) | ~1.20 mk/L | Heating | Industrial heating (NEVER vehicles) |

Fuel Strategy:

• Use 95 octane for all normal vehicles
• 98 octane only for high-performance cars (waste of money otherwise)
• NEVER put diesel in gasoline engines (catastrophic damage)
• NEVER put MPÖ in any vehicle (destroyed engine)

Restaurant Menu

Full-service restaurant with hot meals and drinks.

| Item | Price | Category | Value | |------|-------|----------|-------| | Burger | ~45 mk | Main | Good portion, filling | | Fish & Chips | ~55 mk | Main | Best value, large serving | | Sausage Roll | ~35 mk | Main | Quick, affordable | | Meat Pie | ~40 mk | Main | Traditional Finnish | | French Fries | ~20 mk | Side | Good with any meal | | Coffee | ~8 mk | Drink | Hot, refills available | | Beer (bottle) | ~25 mk | Drink | Local Finnish brands | | Energy Drink | ~20 mk | Drink | Temporary boost |

Value Analysis:

• Fish & chips: Best food value (55 mk, very filling)
• Coffee: Cheapest hot drink (8 mk)
• Beer: Most affordable alcohol (25 mk)

Car Parts Inventory

Essential winter survival parts:

| Part | Price | Quantity | Winter Critical | |------|-------|----------|-----------------| | Engine Oil (5W-30) | ~80 mk | 1 liter | Yes - Cold starts essential | | Coolant (50/50) | ~45 mk | 1 liter | Yes - Prevent freezing | | Spark Plugs (4-pack) | ~30 mk | 4 units | Yes - Cold start reliability | | Windshield Washer | ~25 mk | 2 liters | Yes - Visibility in snow | | Battery | ~400 mk | 1 unit | Yes - Frequent cold starts drain battery | | Alternator | ~800 mk | 1 unit | Yes - Charging system critical | | Starter Motor | ~600 mk | 1 unit | Yes - Cold start failures | | Timing Belt | ~200 mk | 1 unit | Yes - Preventive replacement | | Headlight Bulbs | ~30 mk | Pair | Yes - Short days, long nights | | Brake Fluid | ~35 mk | 500ml | No - Summer maintenance |

Critical Parts Explanation:

Battery (400 mk):

• Cold reduces battery capacity by 50%
• Essential for reliable starts
• Replace before winter if old

Alternator (800 mk):

• Keeps battery charged
• Powers heater, lights, wipers
• Failure = dead vehicle, potential death

Winter Tires (800-1,200 mk):

• MANDATORY for safe driving
• Summer tires have 20% traction on snow
• Winter tires: 80% traction on snow
• Safety vs. Cost: Choose safety

Tools & Equipment

Basic automotive toolkit:

| Tool | Price | Use Case | |------|-------|----------| | Socket Set | ~150 mk | Engine work, general repairs | | Wrench Set | ~120 mk | General maintenance | | Jack & Stands | ~300 mk | Lifting vehicles safely | | Drip Pan | ~40 mk | Fluid changes, catch leaks | | Funnel Set | ~25 mk | Fluid transfers (oil, coolant) |

Investment Priority:

1. Jack & Stands - Safety first
2. Socket Set - Most versatile
3. Wrench Set - Backup to sockets
4. Drip Pan - Essential for fluid work
5. Funnels - Cheap, useful

Teimo's Pub (Pub Nappo) Prices

Traditional Finnish Pub Food

Authentic Finnish cuisine at reasonable prices.

| Item | Price | Category | Description | |------|-------|----------|-------------| | Reindeer Sausage | ~55 mk | Main | Traditional Lapland specialty | | Fish & Chips | ~50 mk | Main | Pub classic, Finnish style | | Meatballs (Lihapullat) | ~45 mk | Main | With mashed potatoes | | Potato Sausage | ~40 mk | Main | Simple, filling | | Karelian Pies | ~15 mk | Snack | Rice-filled pastry | | Rye Bread & Butter | ~8 mk | Snack | Traditional | | Black Pudding | ~20 mk | Traditional | Mustamakkara specialty | | Pickled Herring | ~20 mk | Traditional | Classic Finnish |

Value Picks:

• Reindeer sausage: Cultural experience + good nutrition
• Karelian pies: Cheapest hot food (15 mk)
• Rye bread: Traditional, warm, filling

Beverage Menu

Full bar with Finnish and international drinks.

| Drink | Price | ABV | Notes | |-------|-------|-----|-------| | Koff IV (Lager) | ~15 mk/pint | 4.5% | Most popular Finnish beer | | Karhu (Lager) | ~15 mk/pint | 4.5% | "Bear" beer, second favorite | | Sinebrychoff Porter | ~18 mk/pint | 7.2% | Strong, dark, warming | | Lapin Kulta | ~15 mk/pint | 4.5% | Lapland brand | | Vodka (Koskenkorva) | ~25 mk/shot | 40% | Finnish classic | | Coffee | ~8 mk | 0% | Hot, strong Finnish coffee | | Hot Toddy | ~20 mk | Varies | Winter special (whisky, honey, lemon) |

Alcohol Strategy:

• Beer: 15-18 mk, safe in moderation
• Vodka: 25 mk/shot, expensive, strong
• Coffee: 8 mk, best value, warming
• Hot toddy: 20 mk, warming, therapeutic

Supplies

Miscellaneous items:

| Item | Price | Use | |------|-------|-----| | Cigarettes | ~12 mk/pack | Stress relief (health risk) | | Classifieds Magazine | ~20 mk | Find parts and cars (CRITICAL) | | Energy Drink | ~18 mk | Temporary alertness boost |

Classifieds Magazine (20 mk):

• Your lifeline to the Corris Rivett
• Refreshes every 2-3 days
• Contains vehicles, parts, tools, services
• Check EVERY issue (limited stock)
• Competition is real - call immediately!

Vehicle Purchase Prices

Classifieds Vehicle Listings

Typical asking prices in the Classifieds Magazine:

| Vehicle | Price Range | Condition Notes | |---------|-------------|-----------------| | Sorbett (Used) | ~2,000-3,500 mk | Good running condition | | Sorbett (Poor) | ~1,200-2,000 mk | Needs repairs, but running | | Corris Rivett | ~15,000-25,000 mk | PROJECT CAR - varies wildly | | Ersilia | ~8,000-12,000 mk | Reliable, good condition | | Hayosiko | ~10,000-15,000 mk | Mid-range performance | | Metso (Pickup) | ~12,000-18,000 mk | Work vehicle, robust |

Negotiation Strategy

Prices are FLEXIBLE:

| Asking Price | Typical Sale Price | Negotiation Tips | |--------------|-------------------|------------------| | 2,000 mk | 1,200-1,500 mk | Offer 60%, justify with flaws | | 10,000 mk | 6,000-8,000 mk | Point out needed repairs | | 20,000 mk | 12,000-15,000 mk | Emphasize project time/cost |

Negotiation Tactics:

1. Point out flaws: "This needs winter tires (800 mk)"
2. Timing: "I can pay cash today" (if true)
3. Bundling: "I'll take this and the parts listed separately"
4. Lowball initially: Start at 50-60% of asking
5. Walk away: Often brings price down

Condition Impact on Price

Running vs. Non-Running:

| Condition | Price Factor | Example | |-----------|--------------|---------| | Running, good | 100% | Sorbett at 3,000 mk | | Running, needs work | 60-70% | Sorbett at 2,000 mk | | Non-running, complete | 40-50% | Sorbett at 1,500 mk | | Parts car | 20-30% | Sorbett at 800 mk |

Additional Factors:

• Rust: -10-20% per major rust area
• Missing parts: -cost of parts
• Documentation: +10% (service history)
• Winter readiness: +15% (tires, heater)

Essential Purchases Guide

Week 1 Survival Budget

Minimum purchases to survive:

| Item | Price | Priority | Where to Buy | |------|-------|----------|--------------| | Fuel (full tank) | ~250 mk | Critical | PSK | | Food (3 days) | ~200 mk | Critical | PSK/Teimo's | | Classifieds Magazine | ~20 mk | Critical | PSK | | Winter Clothing | ~800 mk | Critical | PSK | | Total | ~1,270 mk | - | - |

Without these, you WILL die or fail

Car Project Budget

Corris Rivett restoration costs:

| Category | Items | Cost Range | |----------|-------|------------| | Purchase | Rivett body | 15,000-25,000 mk | | Engine | Block, head, internals | 3,000-8,000 mk | | Transmission | Gearbox, clutch | 1,500-3,000 mk | | Suspension | Springs, shocks, LSD | 2,000-4,000 mk | | Interior | Seats,仪表盘, electronics | 1,500-3,000 mk | | Exterior | Body panels, paint | 2,000-5,000 mk | | Labor | Your time + Fleetari | Priceless | | Total Project | Complete build | 25,000-50,000+ mk |

Money-Saving Strategies

Reduce expenses:

1. Buy used parts from classifieds (50-70% savings)
2. Negotiate all prices (30-50% off typical)
3. Do work yourself (save on labor)
4. Winter clothing investment (one-time, saves heating)
5. Full tank strategy (avoid price spikes)
6. Meal planning (PSK vs. Teimo's pricing)
7. Bulk purchases (oil, coolant, supplies)

Earn extra money:

1. Futufon job (1,500-2,000 mk/day)
2. Sell found parts (scrap value)
3. Flip vehicles (buy cheap, fix, sell)
4. Complete jobs for NPCs
5. Ice racing winnings (skill-based)

Price Comparison: PSK vs. Teimo's

| Category | PSK | Teimo's | Winner | |----------|-----|---------|--------| | Fuel | Modern pumps | No fuel | PSK | | Food Quality | Restaurant grade | Pub grub | PSK | | Food Price | 35-55 mk | 40-55 mk | Tie | | Alcohol | Limited | Full bar | Teimo's | | Atmosphere | Corporate | Traditional | Teimo's | | Hours | 06-22:00 | 16-02:00 | PSK (longer) | | Classifieds | Yes | No | PSK | | Employment | Futufon office | No | PSK |

When to shop where:

Choose PSK for:

• Fuel, parts, tools
• Full meal (fish & chips best)
• Classifieds Magazine
• Employment (Futufon)
• Modern amenities

Choose Teimo's for:

• Alcohol, stress relief
• Traditional Finnish food
• Social interaction, gossip
• Late hours (after PSK closes)
• Reindeer sausage experience

Economic Planning Templates

Daily Budget (Survival Mode)

| Expense | Amount | Frequency | Daily Average | |---------|--------|-----------|---------------| | Food | 50-100 mk | 2-3 meals | 60 mk | | Fuel | 250 mk | Every 3 days | 85 mk | | Misc | 20 mk | Variable | 20 mk | | Total | - | - | ~165 mk/day |

Weekly Budget (Minimal)

| Expense | Amount | Notes | |---------|--------|-------| | Rent | 750 mk | Average weekly | | Food | 420 mk | 7 days × 60 mk | | Fuel | 500 mk | 2 full tanks | | Supplies | 100 mk | Essentials | | Total | ~1,770 mk | Survival minimum |

Monthly Budget (Corris Rivett Project)

| Category | Amount | Notes | |----------|--------|-------| | Living | 7,000 mk | Rent, food, fuel | | Parts | 5,000 mk | Engine, transmission | | Labor | 2,000 mk | Fleetari work | | Tools | 500 mk | Additional equipment | | Total | ~14,500 mk | Project month |

Price Volatility & Tips

Why Prices Fluctuate

Fuel:

• Seasonal demand (winter = higher)
• Supply disruptions
• Weekend/holiday premiums
• Weather-related shortages

Food:

• Fresh ingredients availability
• Seasonal menu changes
• Weekend crowds (higher prices)

Parts:

• Import costs
• Seasonal demand (winter = higher)
• Scarcity (some parts rare)
• New vs. used market

Buying at the Right Time

Best Times:

• Fuel: Monday-Thursday (avoid weekend premium)
• Food: Off-peak hours (11-14, 20-21)
• Parts: Winter prep (October-November)
• Vehicles: Winter end (March - people selling projects)

Worst Times:

• Fuel: Friday evening, before holidays
• Food: Peak hours (12-13, 18-19) - crowded
• Parts: Mid-winter emergency (December-February)
• Vehicles: Early winter (November-December) - limited supply

Budget for Emergencies

Always keep reserve cash:

• 500 mk minimum for emergencies
• 1,000 mk preferred for breakdowns
• Emergency fund prevents death

Common Emergency Expenses:

• Battery replacement: 400 mk
• Fuel when stranded: 100-200 mk
• Towing: 200-500 mk
• Temporary lodging: 200 mk/night
• Emergency repairs: 500-2,000 mk

Conclusion

Economic survival in My Winter Car requires careful planning and budgeting. Unlike the original game, money isn't optional—it's life or death.

Key Financial Principles:

1. Pay mandatory expenses first (rent, food, fuel)
2. Invest in winter clothing (saves heating, prevents death)
3. Negotiate everything (classifieds, parts, services)
4. Plan for emergencies (keep cash reserve)
5. Consider total cost of ownership (tires, maintenance, fuel)
6. Use both shops strategically (PSK for supplies, Teimo's for stress relief)

Remember: In the frozen wasteland of Peräjärvi, money is warmth, food, and survival. Manage it wisely, or freeze.