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GTA Online offers various ways to make money within the game. While most methods require active participation, the Car Wash introduced in the Money Fronts update provides a unique opportunity to earn both actively and passively.
Getting started with the Car Wash is pretty straightforward, mainly needing an initial investment to purchase it. Once you own the Car Wash, there are a few key points to keep in mind to maximize your earnings.
How to Buy the Car Wash
You can gain access to the Car Wash by meeting Martin Madrazo near the airport. This encounter will lead you into a cutscene that explains the basics of the money-laundering operation you are about to enter, after which you can buy the Car Wash.
To purchase it, use your smartphone to access the Maze Bank Foreclosure App. Look for the Hands-On Car Wash, which will set you back one million dollars. While this is a hefty upfront cost, you can expect to recoup that investment over time, plus much more.
How to Launder Money Through the Car Wash
Once you’re the owner of the Car Wash, several activities will become available, allowing you to earn money through both legitimate and illegitimate means.
To access jobs, either use the laptop in the Car Wash office or give Raf a call.
- Car Wash: These are legitimate jobs where you pick up a client’s car, wash it, and return it. The less damage to the car, the more money you earn. You’ll receive your earnings immediately, but they are generally lower than those from illicit jobs. Completing a car wash job resets your current Heat level.
- Money Laundering: These illegal jobs have simple objectives and offer higher payouts, but they increase your Heat level. Once your Heat hits maximum, you won’t be able to do more money-laundering jobs until it decreases.
- Mr. Faber Work: These jobs are more demanding and involve entering a specific lobby to collaborate with other players. Though they offer greater rewards, they also take more time to complete.
How to Collect Money From Your Car Wash
There are two distinct ways to collect cash from your Car Wash—one for your legitimate earnings and one for your illicit profits. The illegal revenue is typically larger.
- Safe: You can collect legitimate earnings from your safe, which accumulates daily from your Car Wash.
- Bed: Inside the office, at the foot of the bed, you will find a bag stuffed with cash from your money-laundering operations.
How to Expand Your Operation
Using the same laptop in the office, you can also expand your business by purchasing additional money-laundering properties. These will have similar operations with unique jobs tied to each business type.
Is the Car Wash Worth It?
The main drawback of the Car Wash is the initial cost of one million dollars. However, over time, you will recoup this amount, and having a source of passive income is a big advantage. The more you engage with the Car Wash, the more you can earn.
Moreover, it brings new activities to the game, offering more variety. For those seeking something fresh, the Car Wash is not only profitable but also enjoyable.
This is especially true if you decide to expand your operations; while the initial investment may be higher, it will significantly boost your income.