Why can t I sell cars in GTA 5 story mode

There are a lot of ways to make money in the world of Grand Theft Auto V, but none are more apt that stealing and selling cars. Not only is it a pastime befitting its namesake, it’s also a fun way to earn a few bucks while roaming the streets of Los Santos. There’s just one way to sell cars in GTA V, but thankfully, offloading your stolen goods is a very straightforward process.

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  • Steal a car
  • Head to Los Santos Customs
  • Valuable cars

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Steal a car

Before you can even think about selling a vehicle, you’re going to have to get your hands on one. Common cars will sell for at least $1,000 each, but it’s worth your time to seek out expensive luxury and sports cars. Here’s a good rule of thumb to follow — the nicer the car looks, the more valuable it usually is. We’ve had good luck finding expensive vehicles on the streets around Rockford Hills, but head to any upscale shopping area and you’re bound to see a few.

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Once you’ve found your vehicle of interest, simply hijack or hot-wire it and evade the police. Try to do as little damage to it as possible, since cars in better condition fetch a higher price. Most of the time, you can simply speed down the road and find a quiet hiding spot in an alley to shake the low-effort manhunt. As soon as the coast is clear and you have no stars, you’re ready to offload your new ride.

Head to Los Santos Customs

Why can t I sell cars in GTA 5 story mode

Euphorica

Posted September 2, 2014

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    Posted September 2, 2014 (edited)

    That video is almost a year old. You can only sell 1 car every 45 minutes now.

     

    And sometimes you get a text message from Simeon asking you to steal a specific car which you have to respray and drive to his garage in exchange for cash.

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    Posted September 2, 2014 (edited)

    I'm not sure why. Are you sure you didn't sell a car before trying to sell the Blista?

     

    What level is your online character? Have you completed the online tutorial?

     

    Here's a list of all the cars you can sell and how much cash you get in exchange. The list also shows any cars you can't sell. http://gta.wikia.com/Los_Santos_Customs_Vehicle_Prices

    You don't have to buy an engine upgrade or anything else to sell a car. You just drive it to LS Customs, repair it and sell it. But then you have to wait another 45 or 48 minutes before you can sell another car.

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    Posted September 2, 2014 (edited)

    You cannot sell cars as Michael, Franklin or Trevor. You can only sell cars in online mode.

     

    1. The regular online mode is a public server with you and other players.

    2. Invite only session is a like a private server for you only but you can also invite friends.

     

    The solo session is a server with you only, no other players.

     

    You seem to confuse single player with online mode. In single player you can't sell cars, and you can't use a mechanic.

    You have to play with your online character to sell cars and to use the mechanic. After the intro movie there's a race and some other missions to help you get started.

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    Posted September 2, 2014 (edited)

    Okay, so to go online from story mode you have to press start and pause the game. From there you navigate to the online tab like in this picture and choose Play GTA Online.

    In the next menu you should choose Solo session if you want to play alone with no friends and no other players. If you want to play with one or more friends you should choose Closed friend session or Invite only session.

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    And remember that any money you make selling cars won't transfer over to single player. GTA Online is a game of it's own, separate from single player.

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    Posted September 2, 2014

    As a colourblind person I am confused by your empty op, OP. Is there actually text?

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    so when i do connect with for example online and solo submode then how can i see what online character i am playing as ? Just like long pressing the down key and choosing another character just like in singple play mode maybe.

     

    When you are online, press start and go to the online tab, then choose swap character.

     

    If you press the down key and choose Franklin, Trevor or Michael you will log out of online and back into story mode.

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    Posted September 2, 2014 (edited)

    Good job!

     

     

    So what about a garage do i also get a free garage just like i do in story mode?

    when i am playing online ?

     

    Nope, you have to buy it. You can check all the different houses, garages and apartments via your in game phone and the Dynasty8 website.

     

    This video is old but it explains how to use the Dynasty8 website:

     

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    ok sounds great so thanks for ur help so far.

    So when i start the

     

    solo online mode I get this isue . I see a lot of other players that are shooting at me.

    So I just wanted to go online but only to be with friends or only alone online but how to do this ?

    I Thought the

    online solo session was a session where i did not get attacked unless i attack them?

    so is there a private session or mode i can use to make shure this does not happen?

    Or a setting somewhere i can set

    enemies = 0

     

    I mean in call of duty u can do this.

     

    firstly this isnt CoD, dont expect features from one game to be universal to all games.

     

    But no matter which mode you use online, cops or (some) other NPCs can attack you depending on what your doing.

    If your in a public session other players can and WILL also attack you. In Solo or Invite only there wont be other players, only NPC's, who may attack you depending what your doing (i.e cops if you have a wanted level)

    How do you sell vehicles in GTA V story mode?

    To sell a car in GTA V story mode, follow these steps:.
    Find the car you want to sell by stealing it. ... .
    Bring up your map and look for a Los Santos Customs location. ... .
    Drive to the Los Santos Customs and pull inside..
    Select sell car and the money will be put into your account..

    How long do you have to wait to sell cars in GTA V?

    Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent. Selling stolen cars is a great way to make quick cash in GTA V online, but there are rules about how often you can sell a car in GTA V online and on console. Players can only sell a car once per day (in-game), which translates to once every 48 minutes in real-time.

    Why can't I sell stolen cars in GTA 5?

    Unsellable. Some vehicles cannot be sold because they can be acquired for free through Legendary Motorsport or Southern San Andreas Super Autos. Others are "too hot", meaning the staff at Los Santos Customs believes the car is stolen and will not touch it.

    Where can I sell my car in GTA 5 offline?

    You need to find yourself a Los Santos Customs if you want to sell your car in GTA 5. They're marked on the map with a spray can icon, so find your nearest one and then head to it. Once there, you'll need to drive the car into the garage to be able to sell it.