DayZ Vehicles Guide – All Drivable Cars and Trucks 2025

DayZ Vehicles Guide – Vehicles are essential for transportation across the Chernarussian landscape and for storing extra loot and supplies. They can be found in many different locations all over the map, typically near buildings or garages. Vehicles spawn in various states of damage – some with key parts attached, others missing or broken. Fuel is usually absent, and parts must be repaired or replaced before a survivor can make proper use of the vehicle. Each vehicle also has an internal health value: if you crash too hard, the engine may become irreparable and the car will no longer start.

Proper tools are often required to install or remove certain parts, such as wheels or doors. Managing fluids is crucial: you’ll need water for the radiator and gasoline for the tank. Survivors must also lock parts in place to prevent theft or tampering.

Vehicles are one of the few persistent elements in DayZ. They remain on the server until they’re completely destroyed, left unused for long periods, or pushed outside the playable area-at which point they’ll usually respawn at a new random location. As with most items in DayZ, vehicles are non-transferable between servers. All land vehicles in DayZ use manual transmission and require gear shifting to operate (default: Q and E for down and up shifting respectively).

✅ List of Vehicles Available in DayZ #

Below is a list of all drivable land vehicles currently available in vanilla DayZ:

• Ada 4×4 – Compact off-road 4×4 ideal for rugged terrain.
• Olga 24 – Classic sedan with good on-road speed.
• Gunter 2 – Small hatchback, nimble on roads.
• Sarka 120 – 4-door sedan with solid storage and decent speed.
• M3S Truck – Large cargo truck, excellent for hauling loot and groups.
• Bus – High-capacity transport (rarely enabled on official servers).

✅ Vehicle Parts and Fluids #

To get a vehicle running, you’ll need to install several critical parts and fill necessary fluids:

• Battery
• Spark Plug
• Radiator (requires water)
• Wheels (4 minimum, or server settings)
• Gasoline for the fuel tank

✅ Tips for Survivors #

• Always carry extra water and gas for emergencies.
• Keep repair kits and tools like the wrench, screwdriver, tire iron and tire repair kit or blowtorch.
• Lock vehicle parts with the correct tools to prevent theft.
• Drive carefully – crashing damages the engine permanently.

✅ Learn More: How to Build a Car in DayZ #

If you want even more details about installing parts, required tools, and fluids, check out our complete guide here: How to Build a Car in DayZ. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to get any vehicle running, with extra survival tips to keep you on the move in Chernarus and Livonia.