How Many Garages Are in GTA 5 Story Mode?
In Grand Theft Auto V’s story mode, the number of garages available to each of the three main characters is limited but sufficient for storing a decent personal collection of vehicles. The total number of garages and storage spaces can be a little confusing, so let’s break it down definitively:
Each character has access to one purchasable 4-car garage, and safehouse garages specific to each character. Michael has one safehouse with a 2-car garage, Franklin has two safehouses with two 2-car garages, and Trevor has two safehouses with two 1-car garages. Therefore, the total number of garage spaces across all three characters is 18 as follows:
- Michael: One 4-car garage + One 2-car safehouse garage = 6 total spaces
- Franklin: One 4-car garage + Two 2-car safehouse garages = 8 total spaces
- Trevor: One 4-car garage + Two 1-car safehouse garages = 6 total spaces
It’s important to note that these are the only garages you will be able to access in GTA 5’s story mode. You cannot purchase or acquire more garages beyond this allotment.
Understanding Garage Mechanics in GTA 5 Story Mode
Unlike the online mode, GTA V’s story mode does not allow for the buying or selling of properties, which directly affects your ability to get more garages. The garages you have are assigned to the characters at specific points in the storyline. The garages are not interchangeable between characters, so each character has his specific selection of garages to work with.
Safehouse Garages
The safehouse garages are integrated into your residences and are specifically designed for a few of your favorite vehicles. These garages are not as spacious, nor do they have the same capabilities as the purchasable four car garages. For example, Franklin’s safehouse garage at his first home has no interior but a spot on the driveway to park a car. Franklin’s second home has an actual two car garage. The vehicle stored at Trevor’s main safehouse is a small trailer/caravan with space for only one car.
Purchasable Four-Car Garages
Each character gets access to a four-car garage, which is a standalone property that you can buy during the game from a billboard. This is a substantial space, that allows for storing four vehicles. You can also park the vehicles directly in the parking spaces at these locations when not in use.
Vehicle Storage Limits
Each character in the story mode is limited in the number of cars they can have. This adds a level of strategy to your vehicle collection. You must choose wisely what cars you want to keep in the story mode. The game is predicated on stealing cars, so this limit does feel a bit odd.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 15 frequently asked questions regarding garages and vehicle storage in GTA 5’s story mode to further clarify any confusions:
1. Can I buy more garages in GTA 5 Story Mode?
No, you cannot buy additional garages in GTA 5 story mode beyond the allocated safehouse and purchasable four-car garage for each character.
2. How many cars can I store in GTA 5 Story Mode in total?
In total, across all three characters and all garage types, you can store a maximum of 18 cars in GTA 5 story mode.
3. Can I sell cars in GTA 5 Story Mode?
Unfortunately, you cannot sell cars in GTA 5’s story mode. This feature is only available in the online mode.
4. What’s the biggest garage in GTA 5 story mode?
The biggest garage in story mode is the purchasable four-car garage that each character has. The safehouse garages are limited to one or two vehicles each.
5. How do I get the four-car garages for each character?
You can buy the four-car garage for each character via a purchase option on the sales billboard in front of the property.
6. Do safehouse garages come back if I lose them?
Safehouse garages are always associated with your safehouses, so you won’t lose access to them, but the vehicles you store can be lost if they are destroyed or misplaced, and will not be automatically replaced if you lose it.
7. Can I customize my garage in GTA 5 story mode?
No, you cannot customize the appearance of your garages. They are fixed as they appear when assigned to you by the story.
8. How many cars can I store in Michael’s safehouse garage?
Michael’s safehouse garage can hold a maximum of 2 cars.
9. How many cars can I store in Franklin’s safehouse garages?
Franklin has two safehouses with garages, each capable of holding 2 cars, for a total of 4 cars.
10. How many cars can I store in Trevor’s safehouse garages?
Trevor has two safehouses with garages, each capable of holding only 1 car, for a total of 2 cars.
11. Can I switch cars between characters’ garages in GTA 5 story mode?
No, each garage is tied to the specific character, and vehicles cannot be moved or swapped between garages.
12. Where do I find the best cars to steal in GTA 5 story mode?
Some of the best locations include La Puerta – Puerta Del Sol Marina Car Park, Rockford Hills, Del Perro Pier, and Vespucci Beach.
13. What are some of the best ways to make money in GTA 5 story mode?
The best ways to make money are through robbing armored trucks, completing bail bonds bounties, random encounters, story mode heists, assassination missions, and finding collectibles.
14. How many properties can a player own in GTA 5?
In Story mode a player can only own the safehouses that come with the game and the 3 purchasable garages. In GTA Online however, a player can have six apartments/houses/garages, one motorcycle clubhouse, five motorcycle club businesses, one office, three CEO garages, one vehicle warehouse, five crate warehouses, one yacht, one bunker, and one hangar.
15. What is the maximum amount of money you can have in GTA 5 story mode?
The maximum amount of money you can have in GTA 5 story mode is 2,147,483,647, which is determined by a 32-bit signed integer.
Conclusion
While the number of garages in GTA 5’s story mode is limited, understanding how each character’s garage allotment works is key to managing your vehicle collection. Remember, there is a hard limit of 18 total car storage spaces, divided amongst the three protagonists through their safehouses and purchasable garages. This adds a layer of strategy to the story mode as it encourages players to prioritize their favorite cars. It’s also a significant contrast to the expansive garage system of GTA Online, which offers much more storage and flexibility.