Phone 4 in Central Market is a job in the original Grand Theft Auto (1997), part of the Mandarin Mayhem chapter in Central Market, San Andreas. The objective: impounded Portsmouth. This GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Central Market, San Andreas.
- Chapter: Mandarin Mayhem.
- Objective: Impounded Portsmouth.
- Reward: $40,000 in points and a +1 score multiplier.
- Unlocks: Mandarin Mayhem – Phone 4: Mission 2.
- Unlocked by: Mandarin Mayhem – Introduction.
GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market walkthrough
- Go the payphone in southeast Marina.
- Steal a Squad Car.
- Drive to the police impound yard in east Aye Valley.
- Steal the blue Portsmouth and drive it to Uncle Fu’s garage in southwest Sailor’s Wharf.
How GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted or Portsmouth is destroyed..
Tips
- Save before you start. Phone and vehicle jobs in GTA 1 lock you into the mission 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 job in Mandarin Mayhem and beyond? See all GTA 1 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 1 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market?
Pick it up in Central Market, San Andreas, as part of the Mandarin Mayhem chapter.
What do you get for completing GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market?
$40,000 in points and a +1 score multiplier.
What fails GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market?
Getting Wasted or Busted, or if Portsmouth is destroyed..
What does GTA 1 Phone 4 in Central Market unlock?
Mandarin Mayhem – Phone 4: Mission 2.
Which version of GTA 1 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, PlayStation and Game Boy Color releases of GTA 1.
