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GTA 5 Impound Lot: How to Get Your Car Back From the Police
Got busted with your car nearby in GTA 5? Here's exactly where the impound lot is, how to pay the $250 fee, and what happens if you wait too long to retrieve it.
15 hours ago - Tips
GTA 5: How to Lose Your Wanted Level Fast Without Cheats
The fastest way to drop a GTA 5 wanted level without a cheat code: break the cops' line of sight, duck into a railway tunnel, or hit Los Santos Customs before they see you walk in.
2 days ago - Tips
GTA 5: Free Diving Suit - How to Get Unlimited Oxygen Underwater
The fastest way to get free scuba gear in GTA 5: board a Dinghy or Submersible near any dock and jump into open water. No mission, no purchase, no cheat code - your character equips a diving suit with unlimited oxygen instantly, in Story Mode and GTA Online alike.
2 days ago - Tips
Free Railgun in GTA 5: The Ammu-Nation Shooting Range Trick
You can get GTA 5's $250,000 Railgun for free before finishing Minor Turbulence, but only if your account is a PS3/Xbox 360 returning player. Here is the exact Ammu-Nation shooting range trick, step by step, plus who cannot use it at all.
2 days ago - Tips
The Best Free Cars for Beginners in GTA 5 (And Where to Find Them)
Franklin, Michael and Trevor each start with a free car in GTA 5, and three more strong rides (including the armored Duke O'Death) are free if you know where to look. Here is exactly which ones to grab and how.
Sep 14 - Tips
Can You Cancel or Get a Refund on a GTA 6 Pre-Order? The PS5 and Xbox Guide
Yes, you can cancel a GTA 6 pre-order and get refunded on both PS5 and Xbox, but the deadline and the rules are different on each store. Here is exactly how to cancel, when refunds stop working, and the pre-load trap that can cost you your money back.
Sep 14 - Tips
GTA 6 Pre-Order Bonus: The Free GTA+ Month That Auto-Renews (and How to Cancel It)
Every digital GTA 6 pre-order includes a free month of GTA+, but claiming it turns on auto-renewal at roughly $7.99-$9.99 a month. Here is what it costs and how to cancel it on PS5, Xbox, Steam, Epic and the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Sep 14 - Tips
GTA 5 Store Robbery: Best Shops to Hit and How to Maximize Your Loot
Which GTA 5 stores pay out the most, how to empty both registers, and how to dodge the cops after every robbery.
Sep 12 - Tips
GTA 6 Age Rating: What Age Can You Legally Play It?
GTA 6 is on track for a PEGI 18 rating, just like every mainline GTA before it. Here's what that badge actually means, where it's real law and where it's only a recommendation, and how parental controls close the gap.
Sep 9 - Tips
GTA 6 Default Controls Explained: Free Aim, Lock-On and Sprint on the Stick
GTA 6 previews reveal two big control changes: sprint moves to a click of the left stick, and aiming defaults to free aim instead of lock-on. Here's exactly what's different from GTA 5, and what you can adjust.
Sep 6 - Tips
GTA 6: Keyboard and Mouse or Controller, Which Is the Better Choice?
GTA 6 launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with controller as the only input option. Here's what GTA 5 PC taught us about mouse vs controller, and what to expect once a PC version arrives.
Sep 6 - Tips
GTA 6 on Xbox Series S: What to Expect for Resolution and FPS
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 targets 30 FPS on Xbox Series S. Here's the resolution, hardware limits and graphics-mode precedent that shape what you'll actually get at launch.
Sep 4 - Tips
How to Open the Interaction Menu in GTA Online (PC, PS5, Xbox)
The Interaction Menu is the fastest way to check your inventory, emotes, Quick GPS and MC options in GTA Online. Here's exactly how to open and use it on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Sep 3 - Tips
The Best Ways to Make Money Fast in GTA Online in 2026, Ranked
GTA Online's money-making meta shifted after the July 2026 economy update. Here is the real ranking, by profit per hour: Dr. Dre's Contract, Cayo Perico, the Acid Lab and the passive business stack.
Sep 1 - Tips
How to Avoid GTA 6 Preorder Scams: Fake Sites, Phishing and Reseller Fraud
GTA 6 preorders are live, and so are the scams. Here's how to spot fake preorder sites, phishing emails and crypto early-access schemes, and where to safely preorder the real thing.
Aug 26 - Tips
The Best GTA Online Businesses in 2026, Ranked by Profit
From the Acid Lab to the Kosatka, every GTA Online business and heist-adjacent operation ranked by real 2026 profit per hour, including July's payout nerfs and the weekly bonuses that offset them.
Aug 24 - Tips
Does GTA 6 Have a Photo Mode and Deep Character Customization?
Rockstar has not confirmed a dedicated photo mode for GTA 6, but it has confirmed deep customization: a salon, tattoo parlor and clothing store for Jason and Lucia.
Jul 31 - Tips
PS5 or PS5 Pro: Which Console Should You Buy for GTA 6?
GTA 6 is officially tagged "PS5 Pro Enhanced" on the PlayStation Store, but neither Sony nor Rockstar have detailed what that means. Here is what the hardware, the price gap and the early signals tell us about which console to pick.
Jul 28 - Tips
What's the Fastest Car in GTA 6? Here's What We Know So Far
GTA 6 has no official top speed list yet, but two supercars spotted in Rockstar's own trailers, plus a decade of GTA 5 precedent, point to where the fastest ride in Leonida will likely come from.
Jul 21 - Tips
GTA 6 Starting Money: Should You Spend or Save Early On?
GTA 6's exact starting cash hasn't been revealed, but GTA 5's precedent, from Franklin's $300 to Trevor's $108,000, points to one clear strategy: spend small on essentials and save the rest for your first real investment.
Jul 21 - Tips
Is GTA 6 Beginner-Friendly? A First Playthrough Guide
GTA 6 has no difficulty menu, two protagonists, and a huge map, but none of that means newcomers get left behind. Here's what a first playthrough should actually feel like, based on GTA 5's proven playbook.
Jul 12 - Tips
10 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid in GTA 6
Ten common beginner mistakes to avoid in GTA 6, from wasted cash and wrecked cars to skipping side content and fake cheat mods.
Jul 8 - Tips
GTA 6: Should You Pre-Order Now or Wait?
GTA 6 pre-orders are live at $79.99, but Rockstar has already delayed the game twice and the physical edition has no disc. Here is whether to reserve your copy now or wait.
Jul 6 - Tips
GTA 6: 15 Things to Do First (What to Expect at Launch)
GTA 6 isn't out yet, but between the trailers and 25 years of GTA habits, here are the 15 things you'll likely want to do first when Jason and Lucia land in Vice City on November 19, 2026.
Jul 3
