Grand Theft Auto III
Grand Theft Auto III

Pay 'n' Spray Locations & Uses

Locate Pay 'n' Spray shops in Grand Theft Auto III. Reset your Wanted Level and repaint your car for a quick escape from the LCPD.

Pay 'n' Spray Locations & Uses

The Pay 'n' Spray is an invaluable service in Liberty City, allowing you to quickly escape the clutches of the LCPD by changing your vehicle's appearance and, crucially, resetting your Wanted Level. For a fee of $100, your car will be driven into a garage, repainted, and emerge looking brand new, with all police attention immediately dropped. This is an essential strategy for surviving intense chases and completing missions.

How to Use a Pay 'n' Spray

  1. Locate a Pay 'n' Spray: Look for the distinctive spray paint can icon on your mini-map.
  2. Drive Your Vehicle In: Carefully drive your current vehicle into the open garage door. Ensure the entire vehicle is inside.
  3. Pay the Fee: The game will automatically deduct $100 from your cash.
  4. Wait Briefly: The garage door will close, and after a short animation, it will reopen.
  5. Exit with a Clean Slate: Drive out of the garage. Your vehicle will have a new paint job (often a random color), and your Wanted Level will be completely gone, regardless of how many stars you had.

Pro Tip: Always have at least $100 on hand, especially during missions that might involve police pursuit. A quick trip to a Pay 'n' Spray can turn a failing mission into a success.

Pay 'n' Spray Locations

Liberty City offers a Pay 'n' Spray in each of its three main boroughs. Familiarize yourself with these locations to ensure you always have an escape route.

Portland Island

  • Location: Saint Mark's, Portland.
  • Directions: This Pay 'n' Spray is conveniently located just south of the Portland Safehouse. From the safehouse, head south on the main road, and you'll find it on your right, nestled between other buildings. It's easily accessible from the main thoroughfares of Saint Mark's and Red Light District.
  • Strategic Importance: This is often your first and most frequently used Pay 'n' Spray due to its proximity to early missions and the safehouse. It's a lifesaver when dealing with the Triads or escaping early police encounters.

Staunton Island

  • Location: Newport, Staunton Island.
  • Directions: You'll find this Pay 'n' Spray near the Newport Ammu-Nation. From the Staunton Island Safehouse, head east towards the stadium, then turn north. It's on a street running parallel to the waterfront, close to the entrance of the Callahan Bridge leading back to Portland.
  • Strategic Importance: Crucial for missions on Staunton Island, especially those involving the Yakuza or the Colombian Cartel, who often trigger high Wanted Levels. Its location near Ammu-Nation allows for quick re-arming and evasion.

Shoreside Vale

  • Location: Pike Creek, Shoreside Vale.
  • Directions: This Pay 'n' Spray is situated in the industrial area of Pike Creek, not far from the Shoreside Vale Safehouse and the airport. From the safehouse, head generally south-east. It's on a street that runs along the western edge of Francis International Airport.
  • Strategic Importance: Essential for later game missions, particularly those involving the Cartel or escaping the airport. Given the higher intensity of police presence and firepower in Shoreside Vale, knowing this location is vital for survival.