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<blockquote>The Mechanic{{Icon|Mechanic emoji}}is a very important job in our server; it is a tier-based job--meaning that as you rise in level, so does the variety of vehicles and missions available. As a mechanic, you will respond to some interesting calls from the AI residents of San Andreas.</blockquote>
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<blockquote>As a '''Mechanic''' {{Icon|Mechanic emoji|imgsize=24px}}, you will be responsible for aiding in roadside assistance calls from the AI residents of San Andreas. As you progress through levels, the [[experience]] earned per call will go up. If you're feeling extra helpful, you can even repair player-owned vehicles.</blockquote>
  
 
==Getting started==
 
==Getting started==
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* Head to any [[Job Center]] {{Icon|Job Center|job center}} (<i>except for Life Invader</i>) and select the Mechanic job.
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* Head to any [[Job Center]] {{Icon|Job Center|job center}} (<i>except for Life Invader</i>) and select the '''Mechanic''' job.
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* Purchase a <b>MECHANIC:</b> vehicle from the [[Car Dealer|Car Dealership]] {{icon|Car Dealer}}or a helicopter <small>(Mechanic Skylift under Helicopters)</small> from the [[LSIA Aircraft Dealership|Aircraft Dealership]] {{icon|Aircraft Shop}}.
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* Purchase a <b>MECHANIC:</b> vehicle from the [[Vehicle Shop]] {{icon|Car Dealer}}
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** The currently useable vehicles are Flatbed (Truck), Flatbed Wedge and the Wastelander
 
==Mechanic Vehicles==
 
==Mechanic Vehicles==
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{{note|The currently useable vehicles are Flatbed (Truck), Flatbed Wedge and the Wastelander|warn}}
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|-| Vehicles = {{Car_Dealer/Job_Vehicles/Mechanic}}
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{{Car_Dealer/Job_Vehicles/Mechanic}}
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|-| Helicopter =
 
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!'''Name '''
 
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!'''Type'''
 
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!'''Cost'''
 
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!'''Level Requirement'''
 
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|<div class="tooltip">Mechanic Skylift<span>[[File:Skylift.jpg|none|thumb|200px]]</span></div>
 
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|Helicopter
 
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|$900,000
 
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|Helicopter Pilot 10
 
  
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Mechanic Level 20
 
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==Milestones==
 
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{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center; "
 
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!Unlock
 
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!Mechanic Level requirement
 
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|You can now use the Mechanic Trailer
 
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|10
 
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|You can now do Mechanic callouts with the Skylift
 
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|20
 
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== Main Objectives ==
 
== Main Objectives ==
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Receive AI calls to transport/tow broken down vehicles and objects.
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* Receive AI roadside assist calls.
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<blockquote>AI calls will reward you with Mechanic XP. To ensure you receive the maximum Experience, make sure you use the highest tier mechanic vehicle available to you.</blockquote>
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* AI calls will reward you with '''Mechanic''' experience.
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As a mechanic you can also repair vehicles, you will need to buy Repair Kits from Market (Mechanic) {{Icon|Mec Market}}, you can use them by (M → Player Options → [Mechanic]Repair Vehicle)
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* As a mechanic you can also repair vehicles, you will need to buy Repair Kits from Market (Mechanic) {{Icon|Mec Market}}. You can use them via (M → Player Options → [Mechanic]Repair Vehicle).
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===(Optional) Requirements===
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Certain calls allow you to use items to not need to tow the vehicle, the currently known callouts that use items are:
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* 'Out of Gas' - Use Jerry Can (Petrol).
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* 'Dead battery' - Use Jumper Cable.
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**Jumper Cables are made at the [[Vehicle Parts]] location in Paleto.
  
 
===AI Calls===
 
===AI Calls===
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* Receive AI calls to transport/tow broken down vehicles
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* Receive AI calls to transport/tow broken down vehicles.
 
* Go to the Mechanic Office {{Icon|Mec Office}}, enter the blue circle, follow the instructions and go on duty.
 
* Go to the Mechanic Office {{Icon|Mec Office}}, enter the blue circle, follow the instructions and go on duty.
 
* Get in your vehicle.
 
* Get in your vehicle.
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** This job only works with the Flatbed Truck or the Flatbed Trailer
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* Wait for an automatic callout to occur, you must remain in your vehicle to be able to receive callouts.
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** The Flatbed Truck and Flatbed Trailer give different job assignments
 
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** The Skylift (Mechanic level 20) is the highest tier AI missions
 
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* Wait for an automatic callout to occur.
 
 
* Follow the GPS to the location marked on your map.
 
* Follow the GPS to the location marked on your map.
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* Line up your vehicle with the vehicle you’re picking up, then press E to pick it up.
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* Approach the vehicle on foot, press '''E''' to inspect the vehicle.
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* Drive to the designated delivery point marked on your map.
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*What you do now depends on the issue, refer to the ''Roadside Assistance Issues'' table below
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* Line up your vehicle with the delivery location and press E to drop the vehicle.
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** You'll either need to tow the vehicle or assist in small repairs.
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* Congratulations, you’ve successfully completed an AI callout!
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*Congratulations, you will now be awarded with Mechanic experience and some money!
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==== Roadside Assistance Issues ====
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{| class="wikitable" text-align="center" style="width: 100% ;"
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! Issue
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! Action
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! Optional Item?
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! Tow?
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| Flat tire
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| Change tire
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| ❌
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| Blown engine
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| Tow
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| ✅
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| Dead battery
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| Jump start
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| Jumper cable
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| Use item or tow
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| Out of gas
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| Refuel
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| Jerry Can (Petrol)
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| Use item or tow
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| Bent chassis
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| Tow
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| ✅
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==Locations==
 
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====Repair Locations / Repair Shops====
 
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[[File:Repair Location.png|left|thumb|111x111px]]
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[[File:Repair Location.png|left|111x111px]]<br><br><br>
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==Trivia==
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* Sub level 20 calls will be less than 3 kilometers away.
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*The 'Jobs this session' counter only goes up for towed vehicles, this is likely a bug.
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* There is a (unknown) chance to receive 1000 [[Self Storage Cards]].
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* The callouts are clientside, only you will see your own callouts.
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==Milestones==
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{| class="article-table" style="text-align: center; "
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!Unlock
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!Mechanic Level requirement
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|You can now do Mechanic callouts with the Skylift
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|20
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[[Category:Jobs]]
 
[[Category:Jobs]]

Revision as of 22:14, 8 November 2023



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As a Mechanic Mechanic emoji.png , you will be responsible for aiding in roadside assistance calls from the AI residents of San Andreas. As you progress through levels, the experience earned per call will go up. If you're feeling extra helpful, you can even repair player-owned vehicles.

Getting started

  • Head to any Job Center JobCenter.png (except for Life Invader) and select the Mechanic job.
  • Purchase a MECHANIC: vehicle from the Vehicle Shop Car Dealer.png
    • The currently useable vehicles are Flatbed (Truck), Flatbed Wedge and the Wastelander

Mechanic Vehicles

The currently useable vehicles are Flatbed (Truck), Flatbed Wedge and the Wastelander
Level requirement Name Price Fuel Top Speed in mph
LVL 1
Flatbed Truck
Flatbed.jpg
$11.000 280L (Diesel) 76.25
LVL 10
Flatbed Towing Trailer[1]
Mec Flat.png
$20.000 N/A N/A
LVL 1
Wastelander[2]
Wastelander.png
$0 (You need to finish 10 Land Surveyor Missions) 280L (Diesel) Unknown
LVL 446
Flatbed Wedge
Flatbed4.png
$0 (500k Mechanic Experience) 280L (Diesel) Unknown
  1. ↑ Currently not used anymore (7 Nov `23)
  2. ↑ can be found in the Category "Vehicles > Special" at the Vehicle Shop when it is in rotation.


Main Objectives

  • Receive AI roadside assist calls.
  • AI calls will reward you with Mechanic experience.
  • As a mechanic you can also repair vehicles, you will need to buy Repair Kits from Market (Mechanic) Mechanic market.png . You can use them via (M → Player Options → [Mechanic]Repair Vehicle).

(Optional) Requirements

Certain calls allow you to use items to not need to tow the vehicle, the currently known callouts that use items are:

  • 'Out of Gas' - Use Jerry Can (Petrol).
  • 'Dead battery' - Use Jumper Cable.

AI Calls

  • Receive AI calls to transport/tow broken down vehicles.
  • Go to the Mechanic Office Mechanic office.png , enter the blue circle, follow the instructions and go on duty.
  • Get in your vehicle.
  • Wait for an automatic callout to occur, you must remain in your vehicle to be able to receive callouts.
  • Follow the GPS to the location marked on your map.
  • Approach the vehicle on foot, press E to inspect the vehicle.
  • What you do now depends on the issue, refer to the Roadside Assistance Issues table below
    • You'll either need to tow the vehicle or assist in small repairs.
  • Congratulations, you will now be awarded with Mechanic experience and some money!


Roadside Assistance Issues

Issue Action Optional Item? Tow?
Flat tire Change tire ❌ ❌
Blown engine Tow ❌ ✅
Dead battery Jump start Jumper cable Use item or tow
Out of gas Refuel Jerry Can (Petrol) Use item or tow
Bent chassis Tow ❌ ✅

Locations

Mechanic Market

Mechanic Office

Mechanic Market Map.png
Mechanic Office.png

Repair Locations / Repair Shops

Repair Location.png




Trivia

  • Sub level 20 calls will be less than 3 kilometers away.
  • The 'Jobs this session' counter only goes up for towed vehicles, this is likely a bug.
  • There is a (unknown) chance to receive 1000 Self Storage Cards.
  • The callouts are clientside, only you will see your own callouts.

Milestones

This section will be inaccurate/false, the in-game milestones is broken, information below is from when it still worked
Unlock Mechanic Level requirement
You can now use the Mechanic Trailer 10
You can now do Mechanic callouts with the Skylift 20
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