🚙Vehicles
This page will provide information on purchasing and maintaining vehicles.
Purchasing a Vehicle
When you're ready to buy a vehicle, you can head to one of the various car dealerships around San Andreas. The more popular of the bunch would be Premium Deluxe Motorsport (PDM), where you're about to, in a sense, self-checkout purchase a vehicle. There you'll be able to find standard cars ranging from sedans to sports cars.
Your next option would be to purchase a used vehicle from the Used Car Lot in Harmony. You'll surely get a better bargain, but is it worth it?
You can only enter and purchase a vehicle at this dealership. Finally, in Vinewood, you can visit the "Luxury Vehicle Shop," where you can buy higher-end and imported vehicles (non-lore-based). You can only enter and purchase a car at this dealership if someone is working there.
Vehicle Licenses
When you get off the plane into San Andreas, your Drivers license transfers over so there is no need to wait in those long DMV lines. If you manage to lose your license, you can head down to city hall and pick up another license for a small fee.
CDL License
If you're interested in getting a CDL license, you must meet with CDL Trainers inside of San Andreas when they’re available to complete training. You can check the phonebook to see if anyone is available to help you! If you’re unable to find time to meet with them you can file a CDL Training Signup and set a time to meet with a CDL Instructor. If you receive a CDL License you have the opportunity to work for the San Andreas Trucking Company.
CAA License
If you want to take to the skies, you'll need to get a CAA License. You'll need to meet with CAA Trainers inside of San Andreas when they're available to complete classroom and training. You can check the phonebook to see if anyone is available to help you! If you receive a CAA License you have the opportunity to work as a pilot in San Andreas doing passenger and cargo flights!
Vehicle Fuel
All gas vehicles can refuel at any gas station located in San Andreas. There are some electric charging stations at select gas stations as well.
Gas Vehicles
Walk up to a gas pump and 3rd Eye the pump to get two options
Grab Nozzle - Used to fuel a close parked vehicle
Purchase Jerry Can - Purchase a jerry can to be used later
To fuel the vehicle at a pump, press Grab Nozzle. Next, walk to the vehicle and use the 3rd Eye around the rear wheel well. Press Insert Nozzle, choose a payment method, how much gas to put in and then confirm the payment and gas will flow. When done, return the nozzle back to the pump.
Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle has the same process as gas vehicles but they have a charging station like above. These charging stations are not available at all gas stations.
Vehicle Repair
Suppose you're heading to a mechanic shop, and the vehicle completely breaks. In that case, you can utilize a vehicle repair kit to temporarily make the vehicle run to get from you to the closest mechanic shop before it decides to break again. Remember to take it easy when driving that car after it's been mobile repaired.
If there are no mechanics in the state, you can pull into a Repair Shop marked with a wrench Icon and 3rd Eye the workbench while in the car to get the vehicle repaired. The repair comes with a fee; if you can't pay the fee, you cam't repair the car.
Vehicle Customization
Suppose you want to make your car look nice and spiffy. In that case, you can contact one of the mechanics across the city and work with them to make your vehicle go from an ugly off-the-lot car to a beautiful-looking one.
Mechanics can customize your vehicle from the cosmetic side of things and the performance side of things. Doing this with your vehicle will cost a pretty penny, so make sure you're prepared to pay, or you'll face the consequences of the law.
Vehicle Previews "/preview"
If you're planning to visit a mechanic, it's in your best interest to have a vehicle preview receipt to give to them. Conducting a vehicle preview allows you to fully customize your vehicle, and all the customization details will be saved in a receipt for the mechanic to recreate when you bring your vehicle to them.
Head to any mechanic shop in the state that has a wrench on the map. Once inside, use the command "/preview," and the customization menu will pop up. Customize the vehicle to your liking, and when you're finished, step out of the vehicle. You will be given a preview receipt, which has no monetary value. Just give it to the mechanic, and they will use it to recreate the vehicle you designed.
If you're unable to exit the preview menu, close it using ESC and step out of the vehicle. This should stop the preview and give you the vehicle receipt.
Vehicle Options [v3.1.3]
Toggle via command or F1 > Vehicle Menu
/leavedooropen- when exiting a vehicle, will holding F leave the door open./leaveenginerunning- when exiting a vehicle, will holding F leave the engine running./savewheels- save wheel position when leaving a vehicle.These toggles save to the database per citizen and will persist through reboots/disconnects
Off-Roading
How can different terrains impact the performance of your vehicle's driving ability?
Different terrains can greatly affect how your vehicle will perform. On soft or high in-depth surfaces like sand or mud, your vehicle will eventually begin struggling depending on tire spin and how long you are on that surface. In other ways, hard and dry surfaces will provide a better grip and keep you above the surface. Different terrains and wetness will also modify how much traction you have. Keep in mind hydroplaning and getting stuck out there when off-roading!
Features:
Terrain-Based Handling: Vehicles perform differently on various surfaces. Street motorcycles struggle off-road, while dirt bikes and ATVs have slighter issues.
Traction & Stability: Adjusts vehicle grip and stability based on terrain, with soft surfaces causing more slip.
Environmental Effects: Weather like rain and snowy/Icey conditions impact the vehicle's performance.
Vehicle Handling
Street Motorcycles: Poor traction on loose or soft surfaces.
Dirt Bikes & ATVs: Better performance on rough terrain.
Off-Road Tires: Good stability and traction on uneven surfaces although have less traction on hard surfaces.
AWD Vehicles: Increase better stability on soft surfaces.
High speeds on slippery terrain will cause the vehicle to slide.
Sinkage: If sitting on soft surfaces for too long or spin your tires, your vehicle will sink. Slow and steady wins the race.
Winch/Tow Rope
What can a winch or a tow rope do? A winch or a tow rope can be used to pull or tow vehicles that are stuck or need to be moved. They help in recovering vehicles from challenging situations by providing transportation to different locations. This makes winches and tow ropes crucial for vehicle recovery and towing operations.
Features:
Vehicle Recovery: Capable of pulling stuck or immobilized vehicles out of difficult situations.
Towing: Facilitates the transportation of vehicles from one location to another by securing them to another vehicle.
Adjustable Length: Allows for flexibility in distance between the towing and towed vehicles.
Use: Useful for both on-road and off-road recovery scenarios, including tight or challenging terrain.
Different options: The tow winch is an item that allows you to hook up a vehicle to another vehicle giving a large distance to cover. The tow rope is an item that also allows you to hook up to another vehicle although the distance is smaller as it is meant for towing and not retrieving immobilized vehicles.
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