GTA 4 for PC allows users to install modifications to the game to enhance the gaming experience. Car mods are very suitable to be installed to change the appearance of some cars that will provide a new freshness when you drive around the city.
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Part 1 of 3: Installing the Mod Installer
Step 1. Download "GTA IV Vehicle Mod Installer"
Get the file from gta4-mods.com. There are many programs that you can use to install mods, but this is the simplest one for cars.
Step 2. Extract the installer file
In most cases, you can simply double-click the downloaded ZIP file and copy its contents to your desktop.
Step 3. Run the installer program
You'll find the setup program in the folder where you extracted the files. Run that program to install the mod installer. Most users can leave the installation settings to default.
Step 4. Open the program
The computer may warn that this file is unknown, but it is safe to continue.
Step 5. Make sure the GTA 4 folder is recognized
In the field at the top of the window, you will see the path of your GTA 4 game folder. If it is not recognized, click Browse and select the folder manually.
Part 2 of 3: Installing a New Vehicle
Step 1. Back up saved files
Before installing a new vehicle, you should back up your saved files first. While this usually shouldn't be a problem, saved files can sometimes get corrupted. Make a copy of the saved file in a safe location.
You can find saved files in the game folder
Step 2. Take the file containing the vehicle you want
You can download vehicles from many locations, but the best compatibility is the vehicle mod installer which is downloaded from gta4-mods.com.
Step 3. Open the mod installer if it is not already open
Make sure that GTA 4 is not running. If GTA 4 is running, mod installation probably won't work
Step 4. Select the "Vehicle install from archive" option
This option allows you to install car mods directly from the downloaded archive file.
Step 5. Select your new vehicle file
Click the Browse button at the bottom of the window and navigate to the newly downloaded archive.
Step 6. Begin the replacement process
Click Next after selecting the vehicle file.
Step 7. Review the changes
The installer will show you the changes made to the GTA 4 files. As long as each entry is green checked, the new car files will install correctly. Click Next to continue.
Step 8. Select the vehicle you want to replace
GTA 4 only supports a few types of vehicles. Select the vehicle in the game that you want to replace.
Make sure you don't select a boat to replace, otherwise the car will appear underwater
Step 9. Find your new vehicle
The newly installed vehicle will appear at the location of your old vehicle. This means you can simply wait until you see the car parked or in traffic. You can also use a trick to bring up a new vehicle using the old vehicle's name.
Part 3 of 3: Restoring the Original Vehicle
Step 1. Open the vehicle mod installer
With GTA IV Vehicle Mod Installer you can restore the original car back into the game.
Make sure that GTA 4 is not running
Step 2. Select the "Original vehicle restore" option
This option will restore the car mod installation.
Step 3. Click
Next and review the original vehicle recovery changes.
The car will return to its original state when you rerun GTA 4.
