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Samson: How to Fix the Car

Published: 13:00, 08 April 2026

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If the car takes too much damage during a pursuit or a collision, it will stop running entirely. Get to a mechanic before that happens if you can

Drive carelessly through Tyndalston long enough and your car will let you know about it. Here's how to get it back in working order before it becomes a very expensive paperweight.

In Samson, your car takes damage from collisions, pursuits, and general reckless driving around the city. The third gauge above the minimap tracks the condition of your vehicle, and once it drops low enough, the car will become undrivable. When that happens, you'll need to find a mechanic and pay to have it repaired before you can get back on the road.

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Check your car's condition

Keep an eye on the third gauge sitting above the minimap in the bottom-left corner of the screen. This gauge reflects your vehicle's current state. The more damage you take, the lower it drops. Once it bottoms out, the car is no longer drivable, and you'll need a mechanic before going anywhere.

Find a mechanic on the map

Open the city map and look for the wrench icon. This marks the location of the nearest automotive garage. In Tyndalston, mechanics are found in the South End area of the city, reachable from the streets around Upper Market Street and Lower Market Street. Set a waypoint and make your way there on foot or in whatever condition your car is still in.

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he wrench icon on the city map marks the mechanic's location. It sits in the South End area, near Upper Market Street. Set it as your waypoint and head there directly

Drive into the garage

Once you arrive, you'll recognise the location by the 'Automotive Service' sign above the entrance. Pull up to the garage door, and it will open automatically. Drive inside to initiate the repair.

Pay for the repairs

The cost of the repair depends on how badly the car is damaged. Minor scrapes will cost considerably less, but a completely wrecked vehicle will run you around a thousand dollars. Make sure you have enough cash on hand before making the trip, or you'll be walking back empty-handed.

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The Automotive Service sign marks the garage entrance. Drive up to the door and it will open on its own. Pull inside to get the repair started

Extra tip

If you run out of cash and cannot repair your car, any other car will do. You'll even be able to finish a mission using a different car. This will help you raise the money needed to repair your car and finish the day properly. Look around the parking lot; there will always be another car to hop in.

In the parking lot near your apartment, there is always a car or two to use, and sometimes you'll be able to steal one by breaking its window and hotwiring it.