File Extension Database

Open CAR File

CAR files have several uses, some of them are as follows:

Car Explorer Data File

In this application, CAR files are used as a database for Car Explorer, an informational software about different car models.

The base format of CAR files is eXtensible Car Description (XCD), a standardized specification for storing automobile data, such as make and model, year, price, physical dimensions including related images and specific data.

Brew Component Application Resource File

Brew Mobile Platform uses the CAR file format and extension as a Component Application Resource (CAR) file, hence the use of the acronym.

In this case, the CAR files describe the assets available to a running application, the CAR files are compiled into a BAR extension binary file that is loaded when an application is running.

Gary Gadget Car File

In this particular case, the CAR files contain the part numbers of a car saved and built by the user in the Gary Gadget: Building Cars game.

This game is about allowing users to design, build and drive cars.

To open a CAR file, you must make sure of the file type first, and then you must have one of the following software packages installed on your system:

Car explorer (Unavailable)
Qualcomm Brew MP SDK
Viva Media Gary Gadget: Building Cars (Unavailable for download)

How Can I Open CAR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open CAR file is to find a CAR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CAR file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open CAR file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as CAR file opener then try to search online for "CAR viewer", "application to open CAR file" or "open CAR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open CAR file

How Can I Open CAR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a CAR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a CAR file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with CAR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as CAR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open CAR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open CAR file then try to search for "CAR viewer", "application to open CAR file" or "read CAR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read CAR file

How Can I Open CAR File on Android

If you downloaded a CAR file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded CAR file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "CAR".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "CAR viewer", "CAR file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open CAR File on iPhone or iPad

To open CAR File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the CAR file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "CAR". This way you can find apps which can open CAR files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "CAR viewer" or "CAR file" online in your favorite search engine.

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