How to Install FiveM Addon Cars

Adding new vehicles to your FiveM server can significantly enhance the gameplay experience. There are two main types of vehicles you can add: Addon vehicles and Replacement vehicles.

Addon Vehicles vs. Replacement Vehicles

Addon Vehicles: These do not replace any existing GTA 5 vehicles. They are recommended for adding multiple cars to your server without affecting the default vehicles.

Replacement Vehicles: These replace existing GTA 5 vehicles with new ones. While less common, some players prefer this method for specific purposes.

How to Add an Addon Vehicle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find and Download the Vehicle Pack
   • Locate a vehicle or vehicle pack you wish to add (e.g., LSPD Mega Pack 229).
   • Download the pack, ensuring you choose the latest ADDON version if given an option.
2. Prepare Your Server Directory
   • Decide where to place the vehicles in your server directory. A common practice is to use a folder within the FiveM directory.
3. Add the Vehicle Files
   • Drag and drop the main folder containing the stream folder and fxmanifest.lua into your chosen directory.
   • If the pack uses __resource.lua instead of fxmanifest.lua, you may need to create an fxmanifest.lua. Use the example below as a template:

fx_version 'cerulean'author 'CAR PACK CREATOR'description '<Department> Vehicle Pack, created by <Creator>!'game 'gta5'files {    'data/**/*.meta',}data_file 'HANDLING_FILE'            'data/**handling*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_METADATA_FILE'    'data/**/vehicles*.meta'data_file 'CARCOLS_FILE'             'data/**/carcols*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_VARIATION_FILE'   'data/**/carvariations*.meta'

4. Update Your Server Configuration
   • Navigate to your server.cfg file and add the following lines to ensure the vehicle pack is loaded:

plaintextCode kopieren# Vehicle Pack(s)
ensure 

Example server.cfg

#  Server Information  #########################endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"sv_maxclients 64sv_enforceGameBuild 2802load_server_icon logo.pngsv_licenseKey "CHANGEME"sv_hostname "CHANGEME"set steam_webApiKey "CHANGEME"sets sv_projectName "CHANGEME"sets sv_projectDesc "CHANGEME"sets locale "en-US"sets tags "roleplay, standalone, vMenu, Modded-Vehicles, Modded-EUP"sets Discord "https://discord.gg/<link>"sets Website "CHANGEME"sets banner_detail "<Image>"#########################    Default Files     #########################ensure mapmanagerensure chatensure spawnmanagerensure sessionmanagerensure basic-gamemodeensure hardcapensure RageUIensure NativeUI#########################    Vehicle Files     #########################ensure #########################    System Admins     #########################add_ace group.admin command allowadd_ace group.admin command.quit denyadd_principal identifier.fivem:<ID> group.adminsv_maxclients 64

How to Add a Replacement Vehicle

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Find and Download the Vehicle Pack
   • Locate a vehicle or vehicle pack you wish to add (e.g., LSPD Legacy Pack 81).
   • Download the pack, ensuring you choose the latest REPLACEMENT version if given an option.
2. Prepare Your Server Directory
   • Decide where to place the vehicles in your server directory. A common practice is to use a folder within the FiveM directory.
3. Add the Vehicle Files
   • Drag and drop the main folder containing the stream folder and fxmanifest.lua into your chosen directory.
   • If the pack uses __resource.lua instead of fxmanifest.lua, you may need to create an fxmanifest.lua. Use the example below as a template:

fx_version 'cerulean'author 'CAR PACK CREATOR'description '<Department> Vehicle Pack, created by <Creator>!'game 'gta5'files {    'data/**/*.meta',}data_file 'HANDLING_FILE'            'data/**handling*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_METADATA_FILE'    'data/**/vehicles*.meta'data_file 'CARCOLS_FILE'             'data/**/carcols*.meta'data_file 'VEHICLE_VARIATION_FILE'   'data/**/carvariations*.meta'

4. Update Your Server Configuration
   • Navigate to your server.cfg file and add the following lines to ensure the vehicle pack is loaded:

plaintextCode kopieren# Vehicle Pack(s)
ensure 

Example server.cfg

plaintextCode kopieren########################
#  Server Information  #
########################
endpoint_add_tcp "0.0.0.0:30120"
endpoint_add_udp "0.0.0.0:30120"
sv_maxclients 64
sv_enforceGameBuild 2802
load_server_icon logo.png
sv_licenseKey "CHANGEME"
sv_hostname "CHANGEME"
set steam_webApiKey "CHANGEME"
sets sv_projectName "CHANGEME"
sets sv_projectDesc "CHANGEME"
sets locale "en-US"
sets tags "roleplay, standalone, vMenu, Modded-Vehicles, Modded-EUP"
sets Discord "https://discord.gg/<link>"
sets Website "CHANGEME"
sets banner_detail "<Image>"
########################
#    Default Files     #
########################
ensure mapmanager
ensure chat
ensure spawnmanager
ensure sessionmanager
ensure basic-gamemode
ensure hardcap
ensure RageUI
ensure NativeUI
########################
#    Vehicle Files     #
########################
ensure 
########################
#    System Admins     #
########################
add_ace group.admin command allow
add_ace group.admin command.quit deny
add_principal identifier.fivem:<ID> group.admin
sv_maxclients 64

Why Use a Folder?

Using a folder simplifies server management. When you ensure a folder with brackets via server.cfg, everything within that folder is automatically started on server startup. This method is more efficient and organized, especially when adding multiple vehicles.

Additional Notes

• Extra Files: Some vehicle packs may contain additional files. Always check the README.txt or README.md files within the downloaded zip for specific instructions.
• Need Help? If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to seek help by replying to community posts or joining relevant forums.

Find new cars in the and compare related setup guides below.

Related FiveM vehicle resources

• for the broader vehicle workflow.
• for server-side folder setup.
• after the car spawns correctly.
• when vehicles need persistence.
• for spawn, hash, and garage issues.
• for tested resources.

Practical launch checklist for How to Install FiveM Addon Cars

Use this section as a release checklist before you apply the change on a live FiveM server. Start by copying the current configuration, listing the resources touched by the change, and checking whether the topic depends on your framework, database, inventory, jobs, Discord roles, or txAdmin permissions. Many FiveM problems are not caused by the feature itself. They come from the wrong startup order, missing dependencies, inconsistent item names, or unclear staff permissions.

After the first restart, read the server console before inviting players to test. Warnings about missing exports, missing items, unknown job names, failed SQL queries, or duplicated resources should be solved immediately. If you are changing several things at once, test each resource separately with a fresh character and with an admin account. That makes it easier to tell whether the issue is inside the resource, inside an ESX/QBCore/QBox bridge, or inside your server configuration.

A production server also needs a rollback plan. Keep the previous script or config version, note the database tables involved, and decide when you will revert instead of debugging live. A practical rule is simple: if players cannot join, interact, or keep their items normally after ten minutes, roll the change back and continue on a staging server. Stability matters more than shipping one extra feature during peak hours.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common mistake is testing only with administrator permissions. Many systems work for admins but fail for normal players because of ACE permissions, job grades, Discord role checks, or inventory metadata. Test at least three roles: normal player, staff member, and full admin. Write down which commands, items, menus, or map markers should be available to each role before you call the setup finished.

Another common mistake is ignoring monitoring after the change. Watch resmon, txAdmin warnings, client console errors, and Discord feedback for the first play session. If a resource constantly uses too much time or creates repeated client errors, it lowers server quality even when the feature appears to work. Larger changes should go through a short maintenance window with a clear testing checklist.

Related FiveM resources

These resources help you treat How to Install FiveM Addon Cars as part of the full server stack instead of an isolated fix. The better your setup, framework, rules, marketplace resources, and monitoring work together, the fewer support issues you will have after launch.