CAR File Extension

What is CAR file?

CAR files contain data generated by Car Explorer. Each file stores information about a specific car, such as model, production year, price and photo image. CAR files store data in XCD (extensible car description) format which is the standard format for this type of data.

Car Explorer

Car Explorer can use many different CAR files. A single CAR file contains information about give n car maker and its models released in given year. CAR files are typically shared as archives, usually compressed. Car Explorer is no longer available and CAR files are not commonly shared.

Programs which support CAR file extension

The following listing features CAR-compatible programs. Files with CAR suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 01/05/2024

How to open file with CAR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CAR files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with CAR files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Car Explorer

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CAR files is that no program that can handle CAR files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Car Explorer. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CAR files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Car Explorer website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Car Explorer to the latest version

If the problems with opening CAR files still occur even after installing Car Explorer, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Car Explorer is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why CAR files are not compatible with Car Explorer. The most recent version of Car Explorer is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Car Explorer to CAR files

After installing Car Explorer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CAR files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the CAR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Car Explorer installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open CAR files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with CAR extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with CAR extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the CAR for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the CAR file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The CAR may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the CAR is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the CAR file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with CAR extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the CAR file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with CAR extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Car Explorer

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with CAR extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Car Explorer Data Format file. It may be the case that the CAR files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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