GTA Online Auto Shop Guide: Overview, Best Tips, and Is It Worth It

Here is a GTA Online Auto Shop guide that provides more information, including its price, upgrades, and whether it is worth investing in.

GTA Online Auto Shop Business
Here is a comprehensive guide on the Auto Shop business in GTA Online. (Source: Rockstar Games)

The GTA Online Auto Shop is one of the businesses you can acquire in the game to generate income. It’s a functional property that includes multiple ways to earn money. From legitimate repair businesses to more illegal acts like heists and exotic exports, the Auto Shop provides players with a diverse range of activities to suit their preferred playstyle. Beyond its financial benefits, the Auto Shop also serves as a customization hub for vehicles, allowing players to modify their rides with upgrades and designs. 

Here is a GTA Online Auto Shop guide that shares more information about the business. We’ll also be sharing our thoughts on whether it’s worth setting up or not.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

Also Read: All GTA 5 Cheat Codes for PC and Console

How To Get the Auto Shop in GTA Online

GTA Online Auto Shop Interior
You can customize your Auto Shop in GTA Online. (Source: Rockstar Games)

You can purchase multiple Auto Shops in GTA Online. Here are all the locations and the price of the property:

  • Mission Row – $1,670,000
  • Strawberry – $1,705,000
  • Rancho – $1,750,000
  • Burton – $1,830,000
  • La Mesa – $1,920,000

Once you purchase a property in the game, you can start customizing the interior of the property. Keep in mind that owning an auto shop will incur a daily fee of $250 in-game cash.

Customization Options

Here is a list of all customization options for the Auto Shop property in GTA Online:

Customization OptionDescriptionPrice
StyleUndressed$250,000
Flawless$265,000
Polished$275,000
Concrete Chic$285,000
Nostalgia Tip$325,000
Rout 68$340,000
Super Chibi$360,000
Wildstyle$425,000
Race and Chase$450,000
TintYellow$187,500
White$187,500
Black$187,500
Green$187,500
Orange$187,500
Red$187,500
Pink$187,500
Blue$187,500
Purple$187,500
EmblemHot Rod$25,000
Americana$62,000
Euro$68,000
Modern$75,500
JPN$85,000
Wildstyle$94,500
Joystick$104,500
StaffStaff Member 1 (Male)$385,000
Staff Member 1 (Female)$385,000
ExtrasPersonal Quarters$340,000
Car Lift$650,000
MembershipMembership for Los Santos Car Meet$50,000

Keep in mind that the customizations on the list do not affect the business in any way—they are cosmetics. This means you don’t necessarily need to buy any of the customization options. The only exceptions are the Staff hiring and possibly, a car lift which doubles the amount of cars that be repaired.

Business Options of Auto Shop in GTA Online

Auto Shop Contract Missions
The Auto Shops in GTA Online offers contract missions. (Source: Rockstar Games)

Owning an Auto Shop in GTA Online allows you to have the following business options:

Legitimate Repair Business

One of the rare instances where you can do something legal. Occasionally, you will be tasked with repairing and modifying cars from customers. After repairing them, you’ll have to deliver them back to the owners. However, if you have extra staff members, you can have them drive the car back to the customers.

You can also buy a customer’s car if you want. The price will depend on the type of vehicle and the customizations made.

Contract Missions

You can do contract missions in Auto Shops in GTA Online. These missions are placed on the job board inside the property. They work like heists that feature preparation time before the grand finale. Here is a list of all the missions you can do:

  • The Agency Contract
  • The Data Contract
  • The ECU Contract
  • The Superdollar Contract
  • The Prison Contract
  • The Bank Contract

Up to three contracts are available at once. The list gets updated frequently so you don’t have to do contract missions that you don’t like.

Exotic Exports

Aside from the job board, you can also find an import/export Board inside the Auto Shop in GTA Online. Up to 10 vehicles that need to be stolen and delivered to a port for rewards. Accepting this mission will mark one of the vehicles on the map. 

Is the Auto Shop Business in GTA Online Worth It?

GTA Online Auto Shop Worth It
Owning an Auto Shop business in GTA Online is worth the investment. (Source: Rockstar Games)

Investing in an Auto Shop business in GTA Online is worth it. The initial investment is relatively modest, comparable to ventures like the Acid Lab gig. Beyond serving as a legitimate repair business, the Auto Shop offers a variety of income-generating opportunities. This includes engaging in contracts and participating in exotic exports. 

Aside from being a business hub, it also functions as a personal vehicle customization hub, allowing you to modify your cars to your specifications. Needless to say, you can’t go wrong with having an Auto Shop business in GTA Online.


Looking For More?

Thank you for reading the article. We provide the latest news and create guides for GTA and GTA Online. Also, watch Deltia play on Twitch or visit his YouTube channel!