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ARC Raiders Patrol Car Key: Where to Find It
In brief
The patrol car key is a rare item in ARC Raiders that grants access to exceptional loot. You can find it randomly in residential areas, particularly at Ruby Residence or the Research and Administration building, or obtain it guaranteed by completing the "Armored Transports" quest.
In ARC Raiders, every resource is precious. Among the most interesting items is the patrol car key, a rare item that allows you to open exceptional loot. This article shows you the methods that will let you recover this key.
"The patrol car key spawns randomly in the game's residential areas"

Location of the patrol car key
The patrol car key spawns randomly in the game's residential areas. However, some locations show better potential. The buildings of Ruby Residence, located west of Dam Battlegrounds, are one of the most promising points of interest for your search, given the density of buildings and containers to explore in this area. Every drawer, cupboard, and crate should be carefully checked in order to find this precious loot, among others, for that matter. Patience is required, since the key's spawn depends on the game's randomness...

Another very interesting location is at the center of Dam Battlegrounds: the Research and Administration building. This gigantic complex has several floors all filled with numerous containers to search. A methodical sweep of each floor could lead you to discover the precious key.

Players who prefer a more direct method can instead opt for a guaranteed way to get the patrol car key! By completing the "Armored Transports" quest, this key will be given to you.
Note
This option only works once per character.

Key in hand, loot to recover
Once you have the key, head to the Headquarters area in the Blue Gate region, near the warehouse complex.

To retrieve your loot, you'll need to go down several levels via the stairs until you find a zipline. Take this zipline, which will carry you to an underground highway usually filled with abandoned vehicles.
Important note
The exact position of the patrol car depends on each raid, which will require you to carefully explore the area.
Once the vehicle is spotted, use the key from your inventory to open its compartments and access what it has in store for you. Be especially vigilant during this attempt, as the surroundings of the patrol car are often filled with aggressive ARC enemies...


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Frequently asked questions
Where can you find the patrol car key in ARC Raiders?
How do you obtain the key guaranteed?
Where is the patrol car that the key opens?
Are there any risks to retrieving the car's loot?
Key takeaways
- The patrol car key spawns randomly in the game's residential areas.
- Ruby Residence and the Research and Administration building are the best spots to search for it.
- You can obtain the key guaranteed by completing the "Armored Transports" quest, but only once per character.
- The loot is retrieved at the Headquarters in the Blue Gate region, after descending several levels and taking a zipline.
- Be careful when opening the car, as aggressive ARC enemies often lurk nearby.
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