Varieties of CAR Files

Primary CAR File Association

.CAR

File Format:	.car
File Type:	Car Explorer Data File

This is a file extension used by a program called Car Explorer. It's a program that views information regarding divergent car models. The file is saved as XCD (eXtensible Car Description). XCD is a standard specification for saving automobile data like the makeup of the car, year, model, physical dimensions, images, and price.

Author:	Unknown Developer
Group:	Data Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.car

Software Programs That Open The Car Explorer Data File:

Car Explorer by Unknown Developer

Windows

Other CAR Descriptions

.CAR

File Format:	.car
File Type:	Gary Gadget Car File

A children's game called Gary Gadget: Building Cars generates this type of file. The game enables players to build, design and drive the cars. The CAR file consists of car numbers for the player-built stored car and incorporates medals won while driving the car.

Author:	Viva Media, LLC
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Gary Gadget Car File Files:

Gary Gadget: Building Cars by Viva Media, LLC

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.CAR

File Format:	.car
File Type:	Brew Component Application Resource File

Programs produced for the Brew MP (Brew Mobile Platform) use the CAR (Component Application Resource) file. It contains descriptions of available assets of an executed program. The file is assembled into a .BAR binary file, loaded when a program is executed.

Author:	Qualcomm
Group:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Brew Component Application Resource File Files:

Brew MP SDK by Qualcomm

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Sources of CAR Problems

Issues Opening CAR Files

Car Explorer is Not Installed

You attempt to load your CAR file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The CAR File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Car Explorer for - installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: When another CAR application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wrong Version of Car Explorer is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Car Explorer Data File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Car Explorer installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your Car Explorer Data File file was probably created by a newer release of Car Explorer than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your CAR file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Car Explorer version on your computer can cause problems opening CAR files.

More Causes of Problems Opening CARs

Even with the correct version of Car Explorer installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CARs. If you are still having problems opening CAR files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:

• CAR file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Unintentional removal of the description of the CAR file inside the Windows Registry
• Partial installation of Car Explorer that did not fully complete
• Your CAR can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your CAR
• Hardware associated with CAR has outdated drivers
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Car Explorer Data File file