Many players wonder if simply saving their car in GTA R automatically repairs any damage it has sustained. It’s a common question, especially for those familiar with earlier GTA titles where garage storage sometimes had a repair function. Let’s clarify how saving and repairing vehicles actually works in GTA R.
Saving vs. Repairing in GTA R: What You Need to Know
In GTA R, saving your car is primarily about permanent storage. Whether you park your favorite ride in your personal garage or take it to a repair shop’s garage, it will be safely stored there for you to retrieve later. This is incredibly useful for keeping your collection of vehicles safe and accessible. You can even customize your cars with modifications, and saving them ensures these upgrades are kept.
However, saving your car in GTA R does not automatically repair it. Unlike some past GTA games, simply putting your damaged vehicle into storage won’t magically restore it to pristine condition. Any dents, scratches, or mechanical damage will persist even after saving.
How to Repair Your Cars in GTA R
If your car is looking worse for wear after a high-speed chase or a particularly destructive mission, you’ll need to take specific action to repair it. Fortunately, GTA R provides a straightforward way to fix up your vehicles.
To repair your car, you need to visit a repair shop. Once there, navigate the menu to find the option to repair your currently selected vehicle. This will cost you in-game currency, typically a reasonable sum like $500, to fully restore your car’s condition. Think of it as paying for a professional service to bring your damaged vehicle back to its best.
Alt text: Heavily damaged car in GTA R with dents and scratches, needing repair at a workshop.
This repair process is separate from saving. After repairing your car at the shop, you can then save it in your garage to ensure it’s stored in its newly repaired state for future use.
Garage Limits and Vehicle Management
It’s worth noting that there is a limit to the number of cars you can save in your GTA R garages. The exact number can vary depending on game progress and potentially other factors, with reports ranging from around 80 to over 100 vehicles. You’ll receive alerts as you approach your garage limit.
Managing your saved vehicles is easy. At your garage or repair shop, you can access a list of your stored cars. From this list, you can choose to retrieve a vehicle, repair a stored vehicle (if it’s damaged), or even disown a car to free up garage space if needed. This disowning feature is helpful for managing your collection and making space for new finds.
Permanent Damage and Modifications
Remember, damage to your cars in GTA R is permanent until you actively choose to repair it at a repair shop. Similarly, any modifications you apply to your vehicles, such as performance upgrades or cosmetic changes, are also permanent once saved. This permanence adds a layer of realism and consequence to your actions in the game world.
Alt text: Exterior of a repair shop in GTA R, a place to fix vehicle damage and customize cars.
Conclusion: Saving is Storage, Repair is Repair
In conclusion, saving your cars in GTA R is essential for permanently storing your vehicle collection and preserving modifications. However, saving does not repair your cars. To fix damage, you must visit a repair shop and pay for the repair service. Understanding this distinction will help you manage your vehicles effectively and keep your favorite rides in top condition as you explore the world of GTA R.
