Uncle Vlad is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Express Car Service, Hove Beach, Broker for Roman Bellic. The objective: vladimir Glebov. This GTA 4 Uncle Vlad walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Express Car Service, Hove Beach, Broker.
- Given by: Roman Bellic.
- Objective: Vladimir Glebov.
- Unlocks: Crime and Punishment.
- Unlocked by: Ivan the Not So Terrible and Jamaican Heat.
GTA 4 Uncle Vlad walkthrough
- Go with Roman and look for Vlad at Comrades.
- Don’t let Vlad escape.
- Vlad is fleeing in his car. Get back to your vehicle and chase after him.
- Chase after Vlad.
- Vlad’s crashed his car. He’s trying to escape on foot.
How GTA 4 Uncle Vlad fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Roman dies or Vlad escapes.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 4 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 4 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 4 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 4 Uncle Vlad?
Pick it up in Express Car Service, Hove Beach, Broker for Roman Bellic.
What fails GTA 4 Uncle Vlad?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Roman dies or Vlad escapes.
What does GTA 4 Uncle Vlad unlock?
Which version of GTA 4 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of GTA IV, aside from minor control differences.



