Garage Mechanics loot table

Garage Mechanics is a loot table in Project Zomboid Build 42. The game rolls it 4 times when it fills a container, picking from 61 entries. It is used in 3 containers across 2 room types.

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Items and chances

Chance is each entry's weight as a share of the whole list, per roll.

Item	Weight	Share of list
Large Hook	20	8.2%
Mechanics I: "Carzone's Repair Guide"	10	4.1%
Dust Mask	10	4.1%
Petrol Can Empty	10	4.1%
Magazine	10	4.1%
Mechanics II: "How Vehicle Engines Work"	8	3.3%
Flashlight	8	3.3%
Ear Protectors	8	3.3%
Electrical Wire	8	3.3%
Light Bulb	8	3.3%
Rubber Hose	8	3.3%
Steel Wool	8	3.3%
Tarp	8	3.3%
Funnel	6	2.5%
Screwdriver	6	2.5%
Electrical I: "Basic Electronics"	6	2.5%
Mechanics III: "Laine's Repair Manual '93"	6	2.5%
Welding Torch	4	1.6%
Heavy Chain	4	1.6%
Jack	4	1.6%
Tire Pump	4	1.6%
Wrench	4	1.6%
Battery	4	1.6%
Car Battery Charger	4	1.6%
Electrical II: "Kentucky AV Guide '93"	4	1.6%
Mechanics IV: "Long Term Vehicle Maintenance"	4	1.6%
Safety Goggles	4	1.6%
Kneepad	4	1.6%
Epoxy	4	1.6%
Fiberglass Tape	4	1.6%
Graph Paper	4	1.6%
Tool Roll - Leather	4	1.6%
Sheet Metal Snips	2	0.8%
Car Battery	2	0.8%
Car Battery	2	0.8%
Car Battery	2	0.8%
Electrical III: "Practical Wiring Guide"	2	0.8%
Mechanics V: "Mastering Automotive Fault Diagnosis Techniques"	2	0.8%
Half Mask Respirator	2	0.8%
Respirator Filters	2	0.8%
Gas Can	2	0.8%
Toolbox	2	0.8%
Calipers	1	0.4%
File	1	0.4%
Lug Wrench	1	0.4%
Metalworking Chisel	1	0.4%
Metalworking Punch	1	0.4%
Small File Set	1	0.4%
Small Punch and Chisel Set	1	0.4%
Small Hacksaw	1	0.4%
Tire Iron	1	0.4%
Electrical IV: "Telecommunications in the 20th Century"	1	0.4%
Elbow Pad	1	0.4%
Leather Gloves	1	0.4%
Welder Mask	1	0.4%
Blower Fan	0.5	0.2%
Heavy Chain with Hook	0.5	0.2%
Box of Batteries	0.5	0.2%
Electrical V: "Understanding Integrated Controls for Electronic Systems"	0.5	0.2%
Box of Light Bulbs	0.5	0.2%
Flood Lights	0.1	0.0%

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Where it appears

Room	Container
Garage Storage	Counter
Garage Storage	Metal Shelves
Garage Ranger	Other

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Quick answers

What can you find in Garage Mechanics?

The most common entries are Large Hook, Mechanics I: "Carzone's Repair Guide", Dust Mask, Petrol Can Empty, Magazine.

Where is the Garage Mechanics loot table used?

In Garage Storage (Counter), Garage Storage (Metal Shelves), Garage Ranger (Other).

Figures on this page are read from the Build 42 game files (42.22, November 2026). Chances are relative weights inside each loot table, not exact drop rates. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.