How to Replace Cars in GTA 5 Story Mode | GTA 5 Offline Mods

If you’ve ever wanted to drive real-life cars in GTA 5 Story Mode replacing the original vehicles is easier than you think. With the right tools and a few simple steps you can swap in Lamborghinis BMWs Ferraris or any car you want—and it’ll appear in-game just like the original models. This is one of the best ways to enhance your GTA 5 offline experience and make Los Santos feel brand new.

What Is Car Replacement in GTA 5

Car replacement mods allow you to swap default GTA 5 vehicles (like the Adder or Zentorno) with real-world car models. These mods usually come in .yft .ytd and .meta files which define how the cars look and behave. Unlike Add-On cars replacements automatically appear in traffic and missions keeping the game immersive even without internet or mod menus.

How To Install

1. Make sure your GTA 5 is updated and backed up before modding.
2. Download and install ReplaceDLC: Click Here.
3. Run OpenIV and click Tools > ASI Manager then install all three options (ASI Loader OpenIV.asi OpenCamera).
4. Enable Edit Mode in OpenIV (top-right corner).
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6. Extract your chosen car replacement mod (from sites like GTA5-Mods.com).
7. Drag and drop the .yft and .ytd files from the mod folder into the OpenIV window replacing the existing car files (e.g. zentorno.yft zentorno_hi.yft zentorno.ytd).
8. Optional: edit the handling.meta and carvariations.meta files if included with the mod.
9. Close OpenIV and launch GTA 5 Story Mode.
10. Spawn or find the replaced car in-game—it should now appear as your new model!

Conclusion

Replacing cars in GTA 5 Story Mode is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to customize your game. It works offline doesn’t require online access and lets you drive your favorite real-world cars across Los Santos. Whether you want a realistic car pack or just a few custom rides car replacement mods make GTA 5 look and feel like a brand-new game.