GTA 6 car customization and mod shops

GTA 6 has mod shops across Leonida, and each has its own specialty: most offer basic upgrades, while some parts are only sold at certain shops. Mods change how a car drives as well as how it looks, and nitrous is in. Rideout Customs and One-Eyed Willie's are Ultimate Edition only.

Last checked 2026-10-21 by Meugui_ · every fact below is labeled with how we know it

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How mod shops work

  • Mod shops have different specialties. Most offer the basic upgrades, but some options are exclusive to specific shops, so you may need to travel for a particular build.

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  • Kinda Funny's Andy Cortez compared the depth of the customization to dedicated driving games.

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  • For an elaborate paint job, go to a tuning shop. Pay 'n' Spray only changes the color.

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Performance mods and nitrous

  • Modifications change how a car performs, including traction, off-road ability and street-racing speed.

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  • Nitrous is in: Rockstar's Extended Look shows tuned cars using it in a night-time street race. More in the racing guide.

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Ultimate Edition shops and builds

  • Rideout Customs, a mod shop in Vice City, does detailed interiors, rims and donk styling.

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  • One-Eyed Willie's, a mod shop in Lake Leonida, does off-road modifications and hand-painted artwork.

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  • The Ganado Retro Build is a modkit for Jason's worn Vapid Ganado pickup, with a cab spoiler, rear aerials and a special livery.

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  • The Classic Car Collection sends you after abandoned classic and project cars to restore for Wyman, a collector and fixer. See the Ultimate Edition vehicles.

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Not confirmed yet

  • How many mod shops there are for Standard Edition players, and where.
  • What mods cost.
  • Which upgrades each car can take.

What we test on November 19

  • Mod shop locations and their specialtiesPending test
  • Top speed and lap time stock vs fully upgraded, on each vehicle pagePending test
  • Prices of the main upgradesPending test

Sources

  1. Vice, preview details
  2. Kinda Funny preview (via GTAVice)
  3. Famitsu, Rob Nelson interview
  4. Flow Games preview (via GTAVice)
  5. Rockstar, GTA VI: An Extended Look
  6. Red Bull, racing explained
  7. Rockstar, Ultimate Edition page

Questions

Can you customize cars in GTA 6?

Yes. Mod shops across Leonida offer upgrades, each with its own specialty, and mods affect performance as well as looks.

Is there nitrous in GTA 6?

Yes. Rockstar's Extended Look shows tuned cars using nitrous in a street race.

What are Rideout Customs and One-Eyed Willie's?

Two mod shops that come with the GTA 6 Ultimate Edition: Rideout Customs in Vice City for interiors, rims and donks, and One-Eyed Willie's in Lake Leonida for off-road builds and hand-painted art.

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