The fastest way to fix your car in GTA 5 is a cheat code called RECHARGE, and it restores your vehicle to full health in a single button press — no garage, no mechanic, no waiting. This guide walks you through every step, covering PC, PlayStation (PS4 & PS5), and Xbox.
What you need to know
GTA 5 includes a set of built-in cheat codes that activate instantly — no mods, no save-file edits, just a quick button sequence or keyboard entry. The vehicle repair cheat works differently depending on your platform:
- PC: Open the cheat console with the tilde (~) key, type RECHARGE, and press Enter.
- PlayStation (PS4 / PS5) & Xbox: Open your in-game phone and dial the number 1-999-727-4227.
- Important: You must be sitting inside the vehicle as the driver for the cheat to take effect. It will not repair a car you are standing next to.
How to fix your car in GTA 5 with a cheat code
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Step 1: Get into the damaged vehicle as the driver
Walk up to the car you want to repair and press F on PC, Triangle on PlayStation, or Y on Xbox to enter the vehicle. Make sure you take the driver's seat. If you enter as a passenger the cheat will not work. Once you are behind the wheel you can see the vehicle health indicator in the heads-up display in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Enter the vehicle as the driver first — the repair cheat only applies to the car you are currently driving. -
Step 2: Open the cheat console or your in-game phone
On PC, press the tilde key (~, found to the left of the 1 key) to bring up the cheat input box at the bottom of the screen. On PlayStation or Xbox, press the Up arrow on the D-Pad to pull out your in-game cell phone, then navigate to the dialpad by pressing the Up arrow again or selecting the phone icon.
PC players press ~ to open the console; console players open the in-game phone and go to the dialpad. -
Step 3: Enter the vehicle repair cheat code
Now type or dial the repair cheat for your platform:
- PC (keyboard console): Type
RECHARGEand press Enter. - PlayStation (PS4 / PS5): Dial 1-999-727-4227 on the phone dialpad, then press the call button.
- Xbox (One / Series X|S): Dial the same number — 1-999-727-4227 — and press the call button.
You will hear a confirmation sound and a brief on-screen notification ("Cheat Code Activated") will appear.
Type RECHARGE on PC or dial 1-999-727-4227 on console — the code is the same for PS4, PS5, and Xbox. - PC (keyboard console): Type
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Step 4: Your vehicle is instantly repaired
As soon as the cheat activates, your car returns to 100% health. Dents, scrapes, and mechanical damage all disappear in an instant. The vehicle health bar in the HUD will jump back to full. You can repeat the cheat as many times as you like — there is no cooldown and no limit while you are in Free Roam. Note that activating any cheat code will block trophies and achievements for the rest of that play session.
The car is instantly restored to full health — no trip to a garage or Los Santos Customs required.
Useful tips
- Use it mid-chase. You can open the cheat console or phone while driving. You will slow to a crawl while typing, so aim for a straight stretch of road first.
- Memorise the phone number. On console, 1-999-727-4227 spells "1-999-REPAIR" approximately, which makes it easier to remember.
- Combine with other cheats. Pair the repair cheat with the invincibility or weapon cheats for a full sandbox session — just be aware the trophy lock applies to all of them.
- GTA Online restriction. Cheat codes are disabled in GTA Online. They work only in the single-player story mode.
- Quick alternative: Los Santos Customs. If you prefer not to use cheats, any Los Santos Customs shop lets you repair your car for a small fee. Drive into the blue marker at the entrance.
Troubleshooting
The cheat did not repair my car
The most common reason is that you were not driving the vehicle when you activated the code. Exit and re-enter the car as the driver, then try again. Also double-check that you are in single-player story mode, not GTA Online.
I cannot open the cheat console on PC
Some keyboards require you to press Shift + ` to produce the tilde character. If that still does not work, try binding the console key in your GTA 5 settings under the keyboard/controls menu, or use the phone-number method via the in-game cell phone (press Up on D-Pad even on PC with a controller).
The achievement/trophy for the session is gone
This is expected behaviour. Any cheat code disables trophy and achievement unlocks until you reload or start a new game session. There is no way to re-enable them mid-session.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheat to fix your car in GTA 5 on PC?
Open the cheat console by pressing ~, then type RECHARGE and press Enter. Your car must be the vehicle you are currently driving for the cheat to work.
What is the GTA 5 car repair cheat number on PS4 and PS5?
Open your in-game phone, go to the dialpad, and call 1-999-727-4227. This repairs the vehicle you are driving immediately.
Does the vehicle repair cheat work in GTA Online?
No. Cheat codes are disabled in GTA Online. They are only available in single-player story mode.
Will the repair cheat affect my trophies or achievements?
Yes — using any cheat code disables trophy and achievement unlocks for the rest of that play session. Restart GTA 5 to re-enable them.
Can I repair any vehicle with the RECHARGE cheat?
The cheat works on any vehicle you can drive, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and military vehicles. It will not repair aircraft or boats; those use separate approaches and you would need to re-enter them specifically.
Final thoughts
Fixing your car in GTA 5 with a cheat code is one of the quickest quality-of-life tricks in the game. Remember the two key rules: be in the driver's seat, and be in single-player mode. Type RECHARGE on PC or dial 1-999-727-4227 on console and you will be back on the road in seconds. For the full list of GTA 5 cheat codes and story content, visit the official Rockstar Games GTA V page.
