Car Radio

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Update: 07/08/2026
  • Bug fixes: Fixed an issue where purchased cars weren't being recognized. My mod now also kicks in immediately upon loading a save.
  • Added STBL strings: I wasn't sure how the original in-game text was translated across all languages, so I decided to use custom strings with the simple word "Radio". This way, players can easily translate the pie menu into their own language. Currently, I've only translated it into English and Russian.

Brings fully functional radios to cars! Just click a vehicle to turn the radio on/off, change the station, skip tracks, or adjust the volume.

Features:

- Works exactly like regular in-game stereos.
- NPCs will turn on the radio while driving and play their favorite genres! (The chance of this happening is tunable).
- Service vehicles (police, ambulances, ice cream trucks, etc.) don't get radios by default. You can edit this list.
- All text is pulled directly from the game, meaning it's automatically translated into all languages (except for the pie menu).

Compatibility:

- It's a lightweight script mod. It doesn't override any core game files or write to your save file, so it's 100% safe to add or remove anytime.

XML Tuning (via s3pe):

- kAutonomyChance: The chance (in %) that another Sim will turn on the radio. Default: 60.
- kAutonomyPollMinutes: How often (in Sim minutes) the game checks for autonomy. Default: 1.
- kRadioMasterGain: Radio volume. Default: 0.7.
- kExcludedVehicleKeywords: A blacklist for vehicles (by class name) that shouldn't have radios. Default includes: Service,Police,Fire,IceCream,FoodTruck,Carpool,Limo,MovingVan,BusSchool,Siren,Repoman,MaidVan,Ambulance.
- kRadioMenuLabel: Fallback text for the pie menu. It auto-translates, but you can type in your own custom text here if you want.

Install:

- Just drop CarRadio.package into your Mods/Packages folder. Done!

I highly recommend using this alongside "Realistically Slower Cars, Taxis, and Bikes" mod. It makes car rides last a bit longer so you can actually sit back and enjoy the music on your trip!
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