- Gas N Cars wanted drivers are criminal NPCs flagged on in-game wanted posters around your station
- Spot them by checking the wanted poster board, then match faces to arriving customers
- Rewards scale with the driver's offense level, from minor theft to armed robbery
- Tools like the rocket launcher, guns, and tire poppers make captures far easier
- Too much crime of your own can put your own face on the wanted poster
How Wanted Drivers Work in Gas N Cars
Gas N Cars launched on November 11, 2026 as a chaotic gas station sandbox from Yorf Studio, available on both Steam (AppID 4908110) and Meta Quest VR. Beyond pumping gas and repairing cars, one of the most profitable side activities is hunting down wanted drivers — criminal NPCs who visit your station while the in-game police search for them.
The system runs through the wanted poster board posted near your station. Each poster shows a criminal's face and their offense. When a matching driver pulls in, you decide: serve them like a normal customer, or take the bounty into your own hands.
Check the wanted poster board at the start of every shift. Faces change between sessions, and the highest-value targets tend to arrive after you have earned some cash and unlocked better tools.
Wanted Driver Types
| Driver Type | Typical Offense | Bounty Value | Threat Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Thief | Stole small items, cash | Low | ★ |
| Car Vandal | Destroyed property, graffiti | Low-Mid | ★ |
| Armed Robber | Holds up customers, carries weapon | Mid-High | ★★★ |
| Money Truck Thief | Steals cash transport vehicles | High | ★★★★ |
| Devil | Special recurring criminal | Special rewards | ★★★★★ |
Armed robbers carry weapons and will not hesitate to use them. Approach high-threat targets with a tool in hand, and expect damage to your station if a fight breaks out near the pumps.
Best Tools for Catching Wanted Drivers
Your starter toolkit is enough for petty criminals, but the real money is in the crazy tools you buy from the in-game shop. Each tool interacts differently with vehicles and NPCs, so choosing the right one decides whether a capture takes seconds or ends in an explosion.
Tool Effectiveness Comparison
| Tool | Best Use | Vehicle Stop? | Capture Speed | Cost Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistol | Disarming armed criminals | No | Medium | Cheap |
| Tire Popper | Stopping getaway vehicles | Yes | Fast | Cheap |
| Rocket Launcher | Money trucks, armored targets | Yes (destroys) | Very Fast | Expensive |
| Steering Wheel Grab | Immobilizing any car | Yes | Fast | Cheap |
| Shredder | Disposing evidence, bonus cash | N/A | Slow | Expensive |
| Gasoline Can | Creative chaos, area denial | No | Unreliable | Cheap |
Disarm Route
- Grab their weapon first
- Steal the steering wheel
- Force them out of the car
- Lowest-damage capture method
Vehicle Stop Route
- Pop or shoot out both tires
- Wait for the inevitable crash
- Collect bounty and loot
- Great for fleeing targets
Heavy Route
- Use the rocket launcher
- Ideal for money trucks
- Cash scatters on impact
- Risky: destroys evidence and cars
Money truck drivers frequently appear on wanted posters and carry large cash payloads. A single rocket hit scatters money everywhere — collect quickly before other NPCs or cleanup mechanics take it.
Step-by-Step Bounty Hunting Workflow
Follow this repeatable workflow each time you want to farm wanted-driver bounties efficiently.
Check the Wanted Posters
Start every session by reading the poster board near the station. Memorize the top two faces and their offense types so you can recognize them on sight.
Prep Your Loadout
Equip a pistol or tire popper plus one heavy option. Keep the rocket launcher reserved for money trucks and high-value targets only, since ammunition and replacement costs add up.
Screen Incoming Customers
Serve normal customers quickly and watch every new arrival against your memorized poster list. Wanted drivers behave like regular customers until provoked or identified.
Neutralize the Vehicle
Strike the car first: pop the tires or remove the steering wheel. A stationary criminal is far easier to handle than one driving away with your bounty on board.
Secure the Bounty
Disarm the driver if armed, then deal with them using your preferred method. Loot the vehicle, feed valuables into the shredder for extra cash, and bank your earnings.
Items taken from captured wanted drivers — hats, weapons, even devil horns — can be fed into the shredder for small cash payouts. Devil horns alone shred for around five bucks, and every bit adds to your station ranking.
Risks: When YOU Become the Wanted Driver
The bounty system cuts both ways. Commit enough crimes yourself — stealing from customers, vandalism, using weapons on civilians — and your own face starts appearing on wanted posters. The in-game police response is famously lenient, but escalating chaos has real downsides for your station business.
Crime vs. Consequence Table
| Your Crime | Police Response | Business Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Stealing customer items | Minimal | Reputation loss |
| Vehicle vandalism | Wanted poster appears | Fewer customers |
| Firing weapons at civilians | Police patrols arrive | Station damage risk |
| Attacking officers directly | Aggressive pursuit | High repair costs |
| Robbing money trucks | Maximum heat | Loss of legit income |
Chaos playthroughs leave debris, stolen cars, and junk scattered across your station. Cleanup takes real time away from profitable service work, so weigh bounty income against repair and cleanup overhead.
Bounty Hunting Goals Checklist
Wanted Driver Milestones:
- Check the wanted poster board at the start of every shift
- Capture your first armed robber without station damage
- Unlock the rocket launcher for money truck targets
- Shred stolen loot from five captured wanted drivers
- Keep your own face off the wanted posters for ten shifts
FAQ
Q: Do wanted drivers in Gas N Cars always visit your station?
Wanted drivers appear as part of the normal customer flow, so they show up regularly but not on demand. Checking the poster board early and staying patient through regular service traffic is the reliable way to encounter them.
Q: Can you capture a wanted driver without destroying their car?
Yes. Removing the steering wheel or popping the tires immobilizes the vehicle without totaling it. This keeps loot intact and lets you shred or sell components separately for extra cash.
Q: What happens if you commit crimes and become a wanted driver yourself?
Your face appears on the wanted posters and police attention increases around your station. Police response is generally slow, but escalating chaos drives away customers and leaves expensive damage and mess behind.
Q: Is bounty hunting better than running the station normally?
Bounties and looted money trucks can outearn routine service work in bursts, especially with a rocket launcher. However, mixing in normal gas, repair, and car wash income keeps your business rating and leaderboard ranking climbing steadily.