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* Follow the GPS to the location marked on your map. | * Follow the GPS to the location marked on your map. | ||
* Approach the vehicle on foot, press '''E''' to inspect the vehicle. | * Approach the vehicle on foot, press '''E''' to inspect the vehicle. | ||
| − | *What you do now depends on the issue, | + | *What you do now depends on the issue, see the table below |
** You'll either need to tow the vehicle or assist in small repairs. | ** 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! | *Congratulations, you will now be awarded with Mechanic experience and some money! | ||
Revision as of 22:43, 4 January 2024
Mechanic has had some changes, this article might not be (fully) up to date
Reason: Mechanic overhaul November 7th 2023 + new update 31st December, not all features fully known
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As a Mechanic
, 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.
Contents
Getting started
- Head to any Job Center
(except for Life Invader) and select the Mechanic job. - Purchase a MECHANIC: vehicle from the Vehicle Shop
- 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 | $11.000 | 280L (Diesel) | 76.25 | |
| $20.000 | N/A | N/A | ||
| LVL 1 | Wastelander[2]
|
$0 (You need to finish 10 Land Surveyor Missions) | 280L (Diesel) | Unknown |
| LVL 446 | $0 (500k Mechanic Experience) | 280L (Diesel) | Unknown |
- ↑ Currently not used anymore (7 Nov `23)
- ↑ 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)
. 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, refer to: #Roadside Assistance Issues
AI Calls
Receive AI calls to fix/tow broken down vehicles:
- Go to the Mechanic Office
, 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, see the 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
| Known Issues | Action |
|---|---|
| Flat tire | Change tire |
| Blown engine | Use Wrench or Tow |
| Dead battery | Use Jumper Cable |
| Out of gas | Use Jerry Can (Petrol) or Tow |
| Bent chassis | Use Hammer or Tow |
Locations
Mechanic Market |
Mechanic Office |
|---|---|
Repair Locations / Repair Shops
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.
- 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 |
