Low-Budget Repairs Collectibles Guide – Locations

In Low-Budget Repairs, the thrill of discovery often lies in the details tucked away in the environment. Whether it’s a small trinket behind a locked door or an item hidden beneath a desk, these collectibles add depth to the game’s world and reward player curiosity with a sense of accomplishment and unique achievements.

The game contains 21 collectibles in total, including 16 scattered throughout story missions, side jobs, and the shared shop, plus 5 unique ranking trophies earned through the Super(Handy)Man ’95 competition. Each collectible contributes to an important in-game achievement that completionists will want to pursue.

These 16 ordinary collectibles can be discovered as you progress naturally or by exploring thoroughly, while the five ranking trophies are awarded automatically as you advance through the competition stages. Keeping track of where each collectible is found prevents unnecessary backtracking later.

Low-Budget Repairs Collectibles List

Below is a detailed rundown of every collectible’s exact location, tied to the mission or area where you can pick each one up to ensure nothing is overlooked during your gameplay sessions.

Slammer – Child’s Play

Within the Child’s Play mission, your first collectible awaits, blending into the playground scenery.

Head over to the green swing seat adjacent to two pink schoolbags and a bicycle, a subtle corner often missed on first run-throughs.

There lies the round Beaversaur Slammer resting quietly on the swing, an inviting piece for any collector.

Binder with Children’s Cards – Righty-Tighty Mission

During Righty-Tighty, delve into the child’s bedroom for another hidden gem.

Look directly underneath the desk where the binder rests inside an open shelf—easy to miss if you don’t peer low.

This collectible is perfect for players who take their time exploring every nook within mission areas.

Gypsy Tarot Cards – Sentenced to Work

Sentenced to Work offers a unique collectible before your major renovation task.

First, interact with the highlighted wall sink and tap, then venture into Cell E to inspect a small table beside the bunk.

The Gypsy Tarot Cards sit atop this table next to some books, a mug, and a vase—often camouflaged by the surrounding clutter.

Phone Card

4. Phone Card

In the Model Citizen mission, while painting a mural, make a point to investigate a seemingly inconspicuous yellow telephone booth.

Located just to the left of your mural, enter the booth and look atop the yellow payphone to find the Phone Card.

This collectible rewards attention to environment details beyond the main task.

Road Map of Poland – Cheap Car Repair

While working the Cheap Car Repair mission, head into the garage where a small but meaningful collectible awaits.

Open the front passenger door of the red car; there you’ll find the folded Road Map of Poland resting on the seat.

Easy to overlook if you focus solely on vehicle repairs, but vital for collectors aiming for completeness.

Video Cassette – Dirty Job

The Dirty Job mission features a particular room worth exploring thoroughly.

Seek out the room decorated with smiling clouds and sun wallpaper and examine the blue worktable next to the wall-mounted sink.

The Video Cassette lies clearly on that table, a nostalgic touchpoint for players.

Oil Lamp – A Small Favor

During A Small Favor, venture into the basement storage corridor where a puzzle awaits.

Find the door code hidden beneath a floor mat near a locked storage unit to access a secret area.

Use this code to open the unit and discover the Oil Lamp resting atop a cardboard box beside plastic crates.

If you encounter other locked doors or safes, referencing dedicated code guides can be invaluable.

Check out related resources for codes to secret doors and safes.

Floppy Disk – Turn It Up

The Turn It Up mission introduces the Floppy Disk collectible in a secure location.

Inside the police station, head to a barred office and approach the desk near the entrance.

The disk sits just behind the jail bars on the desk, but you can access it without having to enter, making this quick to retrieve.

Strategically grabbing it through the bars is a neat touch that saves extra effort.

Coin with the Pope – God Bless You

God Bless You offers another collectible within a religious setting.

The Coin with the Pope is not on the main altar but rather on a small square table next to the church pulpit and stack of books.

A subtle placement meant to encourage careful examination within the church.

This collectible proves the value of exploring beyond obvious focal points.

Old Złoty – The Fight for Gold

During The Fight for Gold mission, your collector instincts will pay off.

After checking behind the wardrobe and examining a mission board, open the safe and look on its top shelf.

The Old Złoty sits waiting, rewarding players who follow story objectives and explore thoroughly.

Side Job and Shop Collectibles

Aside from story missions, specific side jobs and the shared shop hold unique collectibles that contribute to your display case.

Lugola Bottle – Kitchen Incident

During the Kitchen Incident side job, open the drawer to the left of the sink nestled between the refrigerator and sink cabinet.

The Lugola Bottle rests inside, a hidden detail that enhances the kitchen’s authenticity.

Spring Toy – Window Replacement

It is between the refrigerator and the sink cabinet.

Open the drawer to find the bottle.

12. Spring Toy – Window Replacement

Window Replacement showcases a child’s bedroom with road rug and car wallpaper, perfect for a small collectible.

Opening the third desk drawer reveals the Spring Toy, perfect for those who explore every drawer.

Cassette Tape – Bachelor Party

13. Cassette Tape – Bachelor Party

Bachelor Party side job includes a cassette tape behind the radio on the open shelf beneath the living room TV.

This detail adds atmosphere and rewards players paying attention to ordinary rooms.

Porcelain Doll – Dark Powers

The cassette is behind the radio on the shelf.

14. Porcelain Doll – Dark Powers

In the Dark Powers side job, examine the metal shelving beside the dining table in the living room.

The Porcelain Doll is tucked behind a bag under framed pictures, a subtle placement requiring searching every surface.

Chewing Gum with Cars – Customer Service Space

15. Chewing Gum with Cars – Customer Service Space

In Customer Service Space, the Chewing Gum with Cars collectible can be found in a small office on the wooden desk.

Focus your search on the front-left corner of the desk near pens and a waste bin.

Handheld Pet Game – Shared Shop

16. Handheld Pet Game – Shared Shop

The Handheld Pet Game isn’t mission-specific but appears in the shared shop during normal visits.

Look atop the bench for this collectible, easy to grab for dedicated players keeping an eye on every shop visit.

Look for the bench and check on top of it.

Five Ranking Trophies

The five ranking trophies differ from the ordinary collectibles by being awarded automatically during the Super(Handy)Man ’95 competition.

After receiving each trophy, pick it up from the bench outside your home to ensure it counts toward your achievement progress.

Fifth-Place Trophy – Things Are Heating Up

Stage 1 of the competition at the Fire Station, Things Are Heating Up mission, awards the fifth-place trophy.

Claiming this also unlocks the achievement Marked on the board.

Fourth-Place Trophy – Sentenced to Work

You will receive the fifth-place trophy.

Achievement: Marked on the board

18. Fourth-Place Trophy – Sentenced to Work

Moving to contest stage 2 at the Prison during Sentenced to Work earns the fourth-place trophy and Achievement Up up we go.

Third-Place Trophy – Dirty Job

Achievement: Up up we go

19. Third-Place Trophy – Dirty Job

The Dirty Job mission’s contest stage 3 at the Mansion nets the third-place trophy and the Achievement Reached the podium.

Second-Place Trophy – God Bless You

Achievement: Reached the podium

20. Second-Place Trophy – God Bless You

Complete contest stage 4 at the Church during God Bless You to receive the second-place trophy accompanied by the Achievement Runner-up.

First-Place Trophy – Super(Handy)Man ’95 Finale

Achievement: Runner-up

21. First-Place Trophy – Super(Handy)Man ’95 Finale

Securing first place in the Super(Handy)Man ’95 finale crowns you with the first-place trophy and Achievement Best of the best.

How to Unlock the Collector Achievement

Achievement: Best of the best

To unlock the coveted Collector achievement, players must place all 21 collectibles—both ordinary items and ranking trophies—into the display case at their home.

Verify you have all items by checking for any empty slots in the display case, as missing collectibles will prevent the achievement from triggering.

• 16 ordinary collectibles
• 5 ranking trophies

If any trophy is absent, continue progressing through the Super(Handy)Man ’95 competition and pick up the trophy after it’s awarded.

Can You Replay Missions to Get Missed Collectibles?

Players who miss collectibles can replay specific jobs via the Job Finder system.

Simply return to the announced location and retrieve the collectible before exiting the rescheduled job to ensure it is added to your display case.

Once all 21 collectibles are correctly gathered and displayed, the Collector achievement will unlock automatically, rewarding your thorough exploration and dedication.

Yes. If you miss an ordinary collectible, you can replay the corresponding job through Job Finder.

Return to the same location mentioned above and pick up the collectible before leaving the job.

Once all 21 collectibles are in the display case, the Collector achievement will unlock.