How to Drive Props in Garry's Mod

Last Updated: February 28, 2021

Driving props is a pretty simple thing to do in GMod. You can find extra addons to do this, but you can also do it without any mods or addons!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Combining a Drivable and Non-Drivable Vehicle Using "No Collide"

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Then select Half-Life 2 > Vehicles (or any other tab with vehicle props), and spawn it.
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Then spawn a car of any kind (i.g. TDM cars).

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When in the Tools tab, select the No-Collide Tool.
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Then click on the drivable car. That should combine them without any problems.
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Make sure that both driver's seats are aligned.
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using an Addon

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Then click on the Web Browser button.
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Try searching "Driveable Props Tool" or similar searches like it.

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