If you’ve ever wanted to drive your favorite real-life car in GTA 5—like a Lamborghini BMW or even a Toyota Supra—then this guide is for you! Installing Add-On Car Mods is the best way to expand your garage with custom high-quality vehicles. The process is easy and safe when done correctly and you can add as many cars as your PC can handle.
What Is an Add-On Car Mod in GTA 5
An Add-On Car Mod allows you to install new vehicles without replacing the default ones in the game. Each mod comes with its own .rpf package that includes the 3D model handling sound and tuning parts. These mods are fully compatible with OpenIV and can be spawned using trainers like Menyoo or Simple Trainer. This means you can keep all original cars and still enjoy custom ones freely.
How To Install
- Make sure you have OpenIV installed and your mods folder set up.
- Script hook V: Click Here / Script hook V.NET: Click Here / LUA Plugin for Script Hook V: Click Here
- Download your favorite car mod from this Click Here.
- Heap Adjuster: Click Here / Packfile Limit Adjuster: Click Here
- Extract the downloaded .zip or .rar file using WinRAR.
- GTA 5 Gameconfig: Click Here
- Inside the extracted folder find the .rpf file (usually named after the car).
- Copy that .rpf folder into this directory: mods/update/x64/dlcpacks.
- Open OpenIV go to update/update.rpf/common/data and open dlclist.xml.
- Add this new line at the bottom: <Item>dlcpacks:/carname/</Item>
- Save and close OpenIV after editing the file.
- Launch GTA 5 and open Menyoo or Simple Trainer.
- Go to the vehicle spawner type the car’s spawn name (given by the mod) and enjoy your new ride!
Conclusion
Adding your favorite cars to GTA 5 is one of the most fun ways to customize your game. From exotic supercars to classic rides the Add-On method keeps everything stable and organized without breaking the original game files. Once you start you’ll have a full custom garage filled with dream cars—all in the streets of Los Santos!
