Los Santos Customs (LSC) is your one-stop shop for everything vehicle customization in GTA V. Look for the spray can icon on your map that’s your destination.
How Many Locations Are There?
There are a total of four branches of Los Santos Customs in San Andreas three located in Los Santos and one in Blaine County.
On your map, look for the spray can icon all four show up clearly and you can set a waypoint directly to the nearest one.
All Four LSC Locations
1. LS International Airport there’s an LSC right near the airport, ideal for quick modifications before or after missions or a quick getaway. Most players use this one first since it’s easy to find early in the game.
2. Burton, Los Santos sits in the city centre near Rockford Hills. This is the most convenient location if you’re operating downtown and need a quick respray or repair between missions.
3. La Mesa, Los Santos located in the industrial east side of Los Santos near the docks. Great if you’re coming in from the east side of the map and don’t want to drive across town.
4. Harmony, Blaine County the rural location out near Sandy Shores. The Harmony branch of Los Santos Customs can be purchased by Franklin for $349,000 and once bought, Hao will no longer charge Franklin for modifications. This is the best long-term investment in story mode free upgrades for life.
What Can You Actually Do There?
Los Santos Customs allows players to modify vehicles with resprays, armor, brakes, engine upgrades, and much more as well as horns including stock horn, truck horn, cop horn, clown horn, musical horns, and holiday content horns.
Here’s the full breakdown of what’s available:
Visual Customisation:
- Resprays primary colour, secondary colour, metallic, matte, pearlescent, and chrome finishes
- Body Kits spoilers, bumpers, side skirts, custom hoods
- Wheels rims, tyre type, tyre smoke colour
- Windows tint levels from limo black to light smoke
- Neon Lights undercar lighting in multiple colours
- Headlights xenon upgrades and colour changes
- Liveries custom wraps on eligible vehicles
- Horns standard to novelty and musical options
Performance Upgrades:
- Engine increases acceleration and top speed
- Transmission smoother gear shifts
- Turbo major boost to acceleration
- Suspension affects handling and ride height
- Brakes shorter stopping distance
- Armour reduces damage taken in combat
What Vehicles Can’t Be Customised?
All cars and motorbikes can be upgraded in GTA V however, aircraft, bicycles, police cars, fire engines, ambulances, taxis, FIB vehicles, and military vehicles are not customisable.
Basically if it’s a civilian car or bike, you can mod it. If it belongs to the government or emergency services, you can’t.
The Bonus Trick Most Players Miss
Entering Los Santos Customs with a wanted level clears it instantly. Drive in hot, pay for a basic respray, and walk out clean with zero stars. It’s the fastest and cheapest wanted level wipe in the game.
Also worth knowing Los Santos Customs will also repair vehicles if required. You don’t have to only go there to mod it doubles as the best repair shop on the map.
Story Mode Tip Free Modifications for Life
Franklin can purchase the Harmony Los Santos Customs shop for $349,000 after completing the mission Nervous Ron. Once bought, every single car modification at that location is completely free for Franklin no charge, forever.
It pays for itself quickly. If you’re playing Story Mode, this is one of the best property investments in the game.
LSC in GTA Online Extra Features
In GTA Online, various types of car parts are unlocked as players rank up progressive performance upgrades are unlocked by winning races. The more you race and rank up, the more customisation options open up.
You can also sell personal vehicles at LSC. Any personal vehicle purchased in GTA Online and later sold at Los Santos Customs will net 60% of the new cost and 50% of the value of any applied customisation.
Quick Reference Table
| Location | Area | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| LS International Airport | Southwest Los Santos | Early game, airport missions |
| Burton | Central Los Santos | City centre convenience |
| La Mesa | East Los Santos | East side operations |
| Harmony | Blaine County | Free mods (Franklin only after purchase) |
Bottom line Los Santos Customs is the only place to customise your vehicle in GTA V, and with four locations spread across the map you’re never far from one. Buy the Harmony branch as Franklin the moment you can afford it $349,000 upfront pays for itself within a few visits.
