Almost everything comes at a cost in GTA Online, from luxury cars to customizable offices. Fortunately, even if you are strapped for cash, you can use a few frugal methods for vehicles. Here’s how to get free cars in GTA Online.

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How do you get free cars in GTA Online?

While you’ll typically earn cars through facilities like Agencies and Bunkers, it can be pretty costly to afford such bases. So, if you want to avoid this route, you can use the following methods for free GTA Online vehicles:

  • Look for free vehicles in car shops
  • Complete tiers in Career Progression
  • Obtain them during promotional events

Getting vehicles from car dealerships is the easiest way to claim some free rides, instantly transporting them to your garage. Then, you can start working towards better vehicles by completing your GTA Online Career Progress tiers (similar to a Battle Pass system).

Screenshot via Rockstar Games site

On some occasions, free cars are available while an update is active. For instance, players could previously claim an Obey 8F Drafter during the Cluckin’ Bell Farm Raid Missions. This event only required you to reserve the vehicle on the GTA Online site, sending it to you through Legendary Motorsport. Something similar will likely happen again with another update, so make sure to check on the Newswire for any new free cars.

All free vehicles in GTA Online car shops

To discover free cars on your phone, open the Internet app to find a car dealership. You’ll see three vehicle shops under the Travel and Transport section, where you can select ‘Sort by Price’ to uncover free items. Otherwise, it will display the most expensive cars, subtly hiding the ones that don’t require money.

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Here’s a look into what cars you can expect there (others may be in your collection if you have a premium version):

CarCar TypeAvailable OnCar PreviewAnnis Elegy RH82 DoorLegendary MotorsportImponte Dukes2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosDinka Blista Compact2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosVapid Pisswasser Dominator2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosDeclasse Burger Shot Stallion2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosBravado Redwood Gauntlet2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosDeclasse Stallion2 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosBravado Sprunk Buffalo4 DoorSouthern San Andreas Super AutosMarshall2 DoorWarstock Cache and CarryDuke O’Death2 DoorWarstock Cache and Carry

All free cars in GTA Online Career Progress track

GTA Online’s Career Progress feature is only available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. If you have a compatible device, you’ll see the Career option on your main menu, displaying different Contact Missions, Businesses, and Special Interests sections. You’ll find many free cars in Tier 4, allowing you to claim rewards from specific challenges.

CarsAvailable OnCar PreviewVapid Firebolt ASPAgents of Sabotage (Business)Canis CastigatorBottom Dollar Bounties (Business)Zirconium Journey IILos Santos Drug Wars (Business)Youga CustomThe Contract (Business)Grotti Turismo ClassicLos Santos Tuners (Recreation)Grotti FuriaThe Diamond Casino HeistEnus Paragon RThe Diamond Casino & Resort (Recreation)Enus StaffordAfter Hours (Business)HVY BarrageThe Doomsday HeistBF Dune FavGunrunning (Business)Truffade Nero CustomImport/Export (Business)Western DaemonBikers (Business)Enus Windsor DropFurther Adventures in Finance and Felony (Business)Karin Kuruma (Armored)HeistsVapid SlamtruckVehicles Enthusiast (Special Interests)Vapid Speedo CustomWeapons Expert (Special Interests)

Although the vehicles shown above will undoubtedly require a lot of work to conquer objectives or milestones, the potential rewards from challenges can be a strong motivator. Sometimes, it may mandate an initial investment for specific businesses, but you’ll make it up eventually with cash rewards. As they say, you have to spend money to make money.

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