Van Heist is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto III, picked up in Joey’s Garage, Trenton, Portland. The objective: securicar. This GTA 3 Van Heist walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Joey’s Garage, Trenton, Portland.
- Objective: Securicar.
- Reward: $20,000.
- Unlocks: Cipriani’s Chauffeur and Turismo.
- Unlocked by: Farewell ‘Chunky’ Lee Chong.
GTA 3 Van Heist walkthrough
- Damage the Securicar.
- Take the van to the lock-up.
How GTA 3 Van Heist fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted. It also fails if this happens: Securicar escapes or is destroyed.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 3 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 3 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 3 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 3 Van Heist?
Pick it up in Joey’s Garage, Trenton, Portland.
What do you get for completing GTA 3 Van Heist?
$20,000.
What fails GTA 3 Van Heist?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Securicar escapes or is destroyed.
What does GTA 3 Van Heist unlock?
Cipriani’s Chauffeur and Turismo.
Which version of GTA 3 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox and mobile/Definitive Edition releases of GTA 3, aside from minor control differences.
