Buying
Dealerships sell new vehicles; used ones change hands between players. Every vehicle you own is tied to your character.
Garages
The public garage is Downtown Manhattan. Park inside the garage zone to store; open the garage to spawn it out. Job garages (NYPD fleet) work the same way for their members.
Keys
F5 opens your keyring:
- Lock / unlock
- Give a spare key to another player
- Hotwire a car you don’t own (takes time, makes noise, alerts nearby police)
Fuel
Every gas station has working pumps. Look at the pump, E, fill up, pay. Jerry cans exist for emergencies. Fuel is shown on the HUD.
Mechanics
The mechanic shop does repairs, tuning (engine, brakes, suspension, turbo, nitrous), cosmetics and mileage checks. Mechanics are a player job — call one, or a mechanic tablet lists who is on duty.
Impound
Vehicles left on the street can be impounded by the NYPD (Harlem Impound). Retrieve them there for a fee.
Driving feel
Handling is tuned toward GTA IV — heavier, more body roll, real braking distances. You can hang out of the window (H) and shoot from any seat.
Cars are not disposable. A wrecked car has to be towed and repaired — it doesn’t respawn.
