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Tow Truck (Salvage Yard)

· Utility · Utility class car
Online price (est.)
TBC
Updated Sep 14, 2026
Tow Truck (Salvage Yard) in GTA 5

Overview

The Tow Truck (Salvage Yard) is the property-tied version of the Tow Truck, with no confirmed price or dealer here. It seats 2 and is linked to the Salvage Yard business rather than a normal garage. Tested flat out it reaches 91.5 mph and laps the benchmark circuit in 1:29.861, quicker than the standard Tow Truck despite a similar 4950 mass. Rear-wheel drive keeps it stable while towing, and it is used for the Salvage Yard's vehicle recovery work rather than general driving. Upgrades for it are tied to the property rather than a normal shop. It arrived with the Chop Shop update on December 12, 2023, alongside the Salvage Yard property. It stores at the Salvage Yard rather than an ordinary garage, and upgrade options come through the property itself.

Performance

Estimated · 0–100 scale
Speed
26 / 100
Acceleration
16 / 100
Braking
6 / 100
Handling
16 / 100
Overall
Unknown

Racing Performance

Tested lap data · resale estimated
Lap Time
1:29.861
#6/20 in Utility · #735/836 overall
Tested, fully upgraded
Top Speed
91.5 mph
#3/20 in Utility · #700/836 overall
Tested, fully upgraded
Race Eligibility
Not eligible
Race types this vehicle can enter
Performance Upgrades
Standard upgrades only
Optional mods that add real performance
Numbers carry their source and test date. Hover or tap a date for details.

Specs

Game-file data · via Broughy1322
Handling
Drive Max Speed (game files)115
Engine Force (Stock)0.175
Power to Front0%
Brake Force0.25
Maximum Grip1.6
Off-Road Grip Loss1
Ownership
StorageSalvage Yard
Upgrades AtProperty
Added WithChop Shop
Added OnDec 12, 2023

How to Acquire

Check the in-game websites for current availability, or find it in the world and store it in a garage.

Availability
GTA 5 and GTA Online
Story Mode Price
Not sold in Story Mode
Online Price
To be confirmed

Customization

Not customizable
No known customization for this vehicle.
No special tricks. The standard performance upgrades are all this one needs.
Upgrade advice from Broughy1322's testing.
Upgrades & Mods20Open the planner →
ModSlotCostStat effectsNotes
Engine Upgrade Level 1Engine$9KPower +25%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 1. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 2Engine$12.5KPower +50%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 2. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 3Engine$18KPower +75%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 3. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Engine Upgrade Level 4Engine$33.5KPower +100%In-game: EMS Upgrade, Level 4. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 1Transmission$29.5KGearbox +33%In-game: Street Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 2Transmission$32.5KGearbox +67%In-game: Sports Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Transmission Level 3Transmission$40KGearbox +100%In-game: Race Transmission. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Turbo TuningTurbo$50KAcceleration +10%Single-stage turbo. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 1Brakes$20KBraking +33%In-game: Street Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 2Brakes$27KBraking +67%In-game: Sport Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Brakes Level 3Brakes$35KBraking +100%In-game: Race Brakes. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 1Suspension$1KLowering +25%In-game: Lowered Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 2Suspension$2KLowering +50%In-game: Street Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 3Suspension$3.4KLowering +75%In-game: Sport Suspension. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Suspension Level 4Suspension$4.4KLowering +100%In-game: Competition Suspension. $4,400 on most high-end rides, though some newer cars list a little less (the Turismo Omaggio shows $4,180). Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 20%Armor$7.5KArmor +20%In-game: Armor Upgrade 20%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 40%Armor$12KArmor +40%In-game: Armor Upgrade 40%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 60%Armor$20KArmor +60%In-game: Armor Upgrade 60%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 80%Armor$35KArmor +80%In-game: Armor Upgrade 80%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Armor Plating 100%Armor$50KArmor +100%In-game: Armor Upgrade 100%. GTA Online price for high-end vehicles. Cheaper rides pay less at Los Santos Customs.
Raw handling data · 54 values
AIHandlingTRUCK
fAntiRollBarBiasFront0.5
fAntiRollBarForce0.2
fBrakeBiasFront0.6
fBrakeForce0.25
fCamberStiffnesss0
fClutchChangeRateScaleDownShift1.3
fClutchChangeRateScaleUpShift1.3
fCollisionDamageMult1
fDeformationDamageMult0.8
fDriveBiasFront0
fDriveInertia1
fEngineDamageMult1.5
fHandBrakeForce0.15
fInitialDragCoeff5.8
fInitialDriveForce0.175
fInitialDriveMaxFlatVel115
fLowSpeedTractionLossMult0.5
fMass4950
fOilVolume5
fPercentSubmerged80
fPetrolTankVolume65
fRollCentreHeightFront0.5
fRollCentreHeightRear0.5
fSeatOffsetDistX0
fSeatOffsetDistY0
fSeatOffsetDistZ0.5
fSteeringLock40
fSuspensionBiasFront0.4
fSuspensionCompDamp1.1
fSuspensionForce1.9
fSuspensionLowerLimit-0.2
fSuspensionRaise0
fSuspensionReboundDamp1.9
fSuspensionUpperLimit0.15
fTractionBiasFront0.48
fTractionCurveLateral18.5
fTractionCurveMax1.6
fTractionCurveMin1.48
fTractionLossMult1
fTractionSpringDeltaMax0.13
fWeaponDamageMult1
nInitialDriveGears4
nMonetaryValue25000
strDamageFlags20
strHandlingFlags400000
strModelFlags20224018
subHandlingNULL
vecCentreOfMassOffsetX0
vecCentreOfMassOffsetY0.05
vecCentreOfMassOffsetZ0
vecInertiaMultiplierX1.1
vecInertiaMultiplierY1.8
vecInertiaMultiplierZ1.8
Straight from the game's handling.meta file, via Broughy1322's sheet (pull Jul 25, 2026). Values are shown exactly as stored, listed alphabetically, with no interpretation applied.
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