Can You Put Two Cars in a Garage in GTA 5? A Comprehensive Guide
The short and direct answer is: it depends on the garage and the game mode. In Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) Story Mode, each character has a primary safehouse garage with a limited capacity. Michael and Franklin’s safehouse garages can each hold two vehicles, while Trevor’s safehouse garages hold only one each. Therefore, yes, some garages can hold two cars in Story Mode. However, this isn’t a universal rule, and each character’s personal car also occupies a personal vehicle slot. In GTA Online, the garage situation is more flexible and offers more capacity, but these properties are purchased separately and have different capacities. The complexity of vehicle storage in GTA 5 requires a deeper dive to fully understand.
Understanding Garage Mechanics in GTA 5 Story Mode
In Story Mode, the vehicle storage system is more limited than in GTA Online. Each of the three protagonists – Michael, Franklin, and Trevor – has access to garages associated with their safehouses. It’s critical to understand these limitations:
- Michael: His primary safehouse garage can store two vehicles. This allows for a small collection of your favorites.
- Franklin: Like Michael, Franklin’s safehouse garage can also hold two vehicles.
- Trevor: Trevor’s storage situation is more restrictive, with each of his safehouse garages holding only one car.
This means that the maximum number of cars you can store in the garages associated with safehouses in Story Mode is 7 (2 for Michael + 2 for Franklin + 1 for each of Trevor’s 3 properties). In addition to these garages, each protagonist also has a personal vehicle slot, which is the vehicle you are actively driving. This brings the total number of cars that can be “stored” in a sense to 18 (7 in garages, plus 3 main character vehicles + each character has 2 additional 4 car garages that can be bought separately).
It’s also important to note that once you leave a personal vehicle out and walk away from it (i.e., abandon it on the street), you cannot get it back. Unlike GTA Online, it will not return to a garage. Additionally, purchased cars do not respawn if they are abandoned on the street.
Garage Options in GTA Online
In GTA Online, the vehicle storage system is far more expansive and is a significant part of gameplay progression. Players can purchase multiple properties, each with its own garage space. Here’s a breakdown of the primary options:
- Apartments/Houses: High-end apartments and houses come with a 10-car garage. This is a foundational purchase for most players looking to expand their vehicle collection.
- Executive Offices: Offices offer multiple levels of garages. Each floor of the office garage can hold 20 vehicles. This is a highly sought-after upgrade for serious vehicle collectors, holding up to 60 vehicles on three levels.
- Nightclub: A nightclub comes with an attached 3-level garage and can hold up to 31 vehicles, making it a great storage option.
- Arena Workshop: This workshop can hold 30 vehicles, with space for 27 personal and 3 large vehicles, ideal for storing your modded vehicles.
- Agency: Offers storage space for 20 vehicles, making it a good mid-tier option.
- Facilities: Can store 12 vehicles total (7 personal + 5 weaponized).
- Other Properties: The game offers other properties with various storage capacities, like the Auto Shop (10 vehicles), the Arcade (10 vehicles), and more.
- Multi-Floor Garage: The latest major addition to storage in GTA Online is the multi-floor garage, which can store up to 50 vehicles, allowing players to display their collections.
The number of vehicles a player can own in GTA Online is significantly greater than in Story Mode, allowing for large collections with various customization options. In 2023 players can store more than 100 vehicles between all the properties they can own.
Expanding Your Garage Space in GTA Online
To expand your garage space in GTA Online, you need to purchase properties. This can be done through the “Dynasty8realestate” website, accessible via your in-game phone. Garages range in price from $25,000 to $150,000, depending on location and capacity. You also need to have enough money to purchase the properties.
You can have up to six properties including houses, apartments, and garages. Once you max that out, you will need to ‘swap’ properties out and cannot sell properties without buying another.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions related to vehicle storage in GTA 5, covering both Story Mode and Online:
1. How many cars can you store in Story Mode?
In Story Mode, you can store a total of 18 cars, including those in your safehouse garages (2 for Michael, 2 for Franklin, and 3 for Trevor’s 3 locations), the 3 personal vehicles of the main characters, and additional 12 from the 3 characters 4 car garages that can be purchased.
2. Can you have two cars out at the same time in GTA 5 Story Mode?
No, you can only have one personal vehicle out at a time in Story Mode. The game considers each character’s personal vehicle as the main one in use, preventing you from having two personal vehicles simultaneously.
3. How do I permanently own a stolen car in GTA 5 Story Mode?
To permanently own a stolen car in Story Mode, drive it into your garage. After it’s safely stored, the car will be saved when the game saves, and it should be permanently yours as long as it isn’t destroyed or abandoned in the world.
4. Why can’t I keep stolen cars in GTA 5 Story Mode?
If you don’t drive a stolen car into your garage and save the game it’s not saved as yours. Make sure you have loss and theft protection at Los Santos Customs for any stolen vehicle you want to keep. You can’t keep it if you abandon it or destroy it.
5. What is the best car to steal in GTA 5 Story Mode?
The Pegassi Zentorno is a popular choice. While expensive, this hypercar can be found in free roam and stolen, offering a fast ride without a massive cost.
6. Can I own more than one garage in GTA 5 Online?
Yes! You can own multiple garages in GTA Online. You can have up to six properties, plus all other properties, such as offices, nightclubs, and more, each offering additional storage spaces.
7. How do I store more cars in GTA 5?
To store more cars, you need to purchase additional garages through the Dynasty8realestate website or from “For Sale” signs outside properties.
8. What is the fastest muscle car in GTA 5?
The Weevil Custom and the Imperator are considered some of the fastest muscle cars in GTA 5.
9. What garage holds the most cars in GTA Online?
The Office Garage holds the most cars in GTA Online, with a capacity of 60 vehicles.
10. How many cars can you store in GTA Online in 2023?
The latest update includes a multi-floor garage allowing for 50 vehicle storage. Combining this with multiple properties you can store well over 100 vehicles in 2023.
11. Do bought cars respawn in GTA 5 Story Mode?
No, bought cars do not respawn if you leave them out on the street. Once abandoned, they are gone and cannot be retrieved.
12. Can I merge two GTA characters?
No, you cannot merge two GTA characters. If you have multiple accounts on different platforms, you can only transfer one account.
13. Can you sell your house in GTA 5 Online?
Yes, you can sell your house in GTA Online, but you must buy a new property to replace it.
14. Can you sell a nightclub in GTA?
You can’t “sell” a nightclub to recoup the money. You can “swap” the property with a different one.
15. How can I get two cars at once in real life?
You need to get 2 car loans or apply for unsecured personal loan or a home equity line of credit. Buying them at the same time from the same dealership might give you some negotiating power.