If this is a mod file you've downloaded, follow these steps to get it working in-game:
Rename the new ZIP to something simple and move it back to your mods folder.
Drag and drop BeamNG.Drive.v0.25.5.zip directly into the mods folder. File: BeamNG.Drive.v0.25.5.zip ...
If the mod isn't showing up, the folder structure inside the ZIP might be wrong. Here is how to fix it:
BeamNG.drive v0.25.5: How to Install or Recompile ZIP Mods The file usually refers to a mod or an older version of the game. For most players, you'll be using this as a manual mod installation or to restore specific vehicle configurations. 📦 Manual Installation Guide If this is a mod file you've downloaded,
Highlight the vehicles folder, right-click, and select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder .
Open BeamNG.drive, go to the Repository , and click Open Mod Folder . Keep it Zipped: Do not extract the ZIP file. Here is how to fix it: BeamNG
Right-click and "Extract All" to see the internal files.