Mechanics and Gas Stations
IntroductionYou 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 BaseAll gas stations in San Andreas serve as a job base at which you can become a mechanic.
Name / Blip ColorMechanics can be identified by their
Grey name and blip color.
Abilities and EquipmentMechanics 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 $325 and 2 XP.
Job EventsThey can also respond to the daily job events which reward them with money and points.
As a Mechanic, you will receive a
10% discount at vehicle modding shops. You can also repair your own vehicle for
free.
Gas Stations locationsThere are
22 Gas Stations spread around San Andreas (
12 city and
10 countryside)
They are represented on the radar and map by this icon:
You can navigate to closest one by using command
/gps gas station.
All locationsSingle locationsGas Station, Idlewood (Los Santos)
Gas Station, Temple (Los Santos)
Gas Station, RS Haul
Gas Station, Dillimore
Gas Station, Angel Pine
Gas Station, Whetstone
Gas Station, Juniper Hill (San Fierro)
Gas Station, Easter Basin (San Fierro)
CJ's Garage, Doherty (San Fierro)
Michelle's Garage, Downtown (San Fierro)
Gas Station, Bayside
Gas Station, Redsands West (Las Venturas)
Gas Station, Emerald Isle (Las Venturas)
Gas Station, East of Come-A-Lot (Las Venturas)
Gas Station, Come-A-Lot (Las Venturas)
Gas Station, Valle Ocultado
Gas Station, El Quebrados
Gas Station, Tierra Robada
Gas Station, Fort Carson
Gas Station, Bone County (Near Area 69)
Gas Station, Prickle Pine
Gas Station, Montgomery
| Item | Description | Limit | Price ($) |
| Repair vehicle engine and bodywork | Repair your vehicle's engine and bodywork | 1 | $2 per missing vehicle hp |
| Change vehicle color | Change the color of your vehicle | 1 | $250 - $960 depending on color |
| Vehicle bullet resistant tires | Bullet resistant tires take more shots to pop | 1 | $8750 |
| Change vehicle license plate | Change your stolen vehicle's license plate | 1 | $850 |
| Sell vehicles mods | Remove and sell vehicle mods | 1 | $0 |
| Change stolen vehicle license plate | Change your vehicle's license plate | 1 | $1650 |
| Vehicle engine repair kit | Repair your vehicle engine yourself | 1 | $895 |
| Vehicle tire repair kit | Repair popped tires anywhere (one use per tire) | 4 | $245 |
| Jerry can | Refuel your vehicle anywhere witha jerry can | 1 | $405 |
| Oil slick | Drop oil slick from a vehicle to disrupt following vehicles | 2 | $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
