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Mechanics and Gas Stations
Introduction
You may not think of mechanics as having the most glamorous job, however you will be kept very busy repairing the vehicles of San Andreas which don't stay pristine for very long at all.

Job Base
All gas stations in San Andreas serve as a job base at which you can become a mechanic.

Name / Blip Color
Mechanics can be identified by their Grey name and blip color.

Abilities and Equipment
Mechanics have the ability to freely enter tow trucks as part of their job, and can even call for a tow truck from anywhere. This can be done by opening up the interaction menu using Y and going into the 'Job Abilities' section.

The following services can be offered to players in order to earn job XP:

* Repairing vehicles, including engines and tires
* Refuelling vehicles
* Removing handcuffs
Rewards

* For getting CUSTOMER you get 1 XP.
* Providing ENGINE REPAIR you get 5 XP.
* Providing TIRE REPAIR you get 2 XP.
* For TOWING VEHICLE you get $325 and 2 XP.
Job Events
They can also respond to the daily job events which reward them with money and points.

As a Mechanic, you will receive a 10% discount at vehicle modding shops. You can also repair your own vehicle for free.

Gas Stations locations
There are 22 Gas Stations spread around San Andreas (12 city and 10 countryside)
They are represented on the radar and map by this icon:

You can navigate to closest one by using command /gps gas station.

All locations
(click to show/hide)

Single locations
(click to show/hide)Gas Station, Idlewood (Los Santos)


Gas Station, Temple (Los Santos)


Gas Station, RS Haul


Gas Station, Dillimore


Gas Station, Angel Pine


Gas Station, Whetstone


Gas Station, Juniper Hill (San Fierro)


Gas Station, Easter Basin (San Fierro)


CJ's Garage, Doherty (San Fierro)


Michelle's Garage, Downtown (San Fierro)


Gas Station, Bayside


Gas Station, Redsands West (Las Venturas)


Gas Station, Emerald Isle (Las Venturas)


Gas Station, East of Come-A-Lot (Las Venturas)


Gas Station, Come-A-Lot (Las Venturas)


Gas Station, Valle Ocultado


Gas Station, El Quebrados


Gas Station, Tierra Robada


Gas Station, Fort Carson


Gas Station, Bone County (Near Area 69)


Gas Station, Prickle Pine


Gas Station, Montgomery

Gas Stations shop
ItemDescriptionLimitPrice ($)Repair vehicle engine and bodyworkRepair your vehicle's engine and bodywork1$2 per missing vehicle hpChange vehicle colorChange the color of your vehicle1$250 - $960 depending on colorVehicle bullet resistant tiresBullet resistant tires take more shots to pop1$8750Change vehicle license plateChange your stolen vehicle's license plate1$850Sell vehicles modsRemove and sell vehicle mods1$0Change stolen vehicle license plateChange your vehicle's license plate1$1650Vehicle engine repair kitRepair your vehicle engine yourself1$895Vehicle tire repair kitRepair popped tires anywhere (one use per tire)4$245Jerry canRefuel your vehicle anywhere witha  jerry can1$405Oil slickDrop oil slick from a vehicle to disrupt following vehicles2$685
Job Events

* Tow away illegally parked vehicles
* Tow away broken down vehicles
* Repair vehicles at the roadside
* Smuggle stolen car parts from out-of-state

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