While there isn't a formal academic paper on the "Tuning Car Anywhere" mod for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas , its functionality and installation are well-documented within the modding community. This mod, primarily created by the author , bypasses the game's standard requirement of visiting specific garages (like TransFender or Wheel Arch Angels) to customize vehicles. Core Functionality
: The mod is typically triggered by pressing the "T" key while inside a vehicle.
Unfortunately I couldn't find any mod that can save a car along with it's tuning parts WHEN exiting the game, or reloading a save. Reddit·r/sanandreas How to install Save Car Anywhere mod for GTA San Andreas