Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Arizona

Did you know that the number 1 reason that drivers in Arizona put off their driver application is the mandatory vehicle inspection? That’s right – many drivers are excited to get on the road and start making money with Uber or Lyft, but then hit a bit of a roadblock when they realize that they need an inspection.

The reason is obvious – who has time to go to a local mechanic in Arizona? And it’s not only about taking the time to do that; there is the issue in having to go during the mechanic’s normal business hours. Add the time that you have to spend in the process, on top of the gas you consume to get there, and one can see why it’s not unusual for the driver to feel like giving up. Another issue that comes up is that the mechanic may try to sell you a bunch of other services that you don’t really need for the RideShare inspection.

But don’t despair! There is another option to the traditional mechanic – it’s called RideShare Mechanic. This is not your typical mechanic shop! RideShare Mechanic is a virtual mechanic that leverages technology such as Zoom to conduct the inspection. So with the help of your smartphone, an inspector on the other end will guide you to show them the various items of your car that must be inspected.

Complete inspection through your smartphone camera

1. Fill out the form and schedule an appointment
2. Agent will inspect your car
3. Make a payment and receive completed inspection form

View how it works

There are lots of benefits of using this service over the alternatives:

• Do the inspection from your driveway (or wherever the car is)
• The service is low cost
• During a time that is convenient for you based on extended business hours
• In under 15 minutes
• You can request a scheduled or an on-demand appointment

Doesn’t this sound great? There is more… keep reading:

RideShare Mechanic:

• Has completed over 30,000 inspections for Uber and Lyft applicants and existing drivers
• Has received over 1,600 5-star reviews on Google
• Has an official mechanic certification
• Offers inspections for both Lyft and Uber, and provides the completed inspection form digitally

Uber vehicle requirements in Arizona

Before you book your Uber inspection in Arizona, it’s helpful to know what the inspectors will look for. Beyond the basics of vehicle registration, make, and model, there are a few requirements that every driver must meet. Vehicles should have working seat belts for each passenger (and the driver!) and fit at least 4 passengers. Tick those off and it’s onto the next stage of the 19-point checklist.

Minimum requirements for Uber

• 15-year-old vehicle or newer
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• Pass a 19-point inspection
• UberEats – 1998 or newer
• The vehicle does not need to be registered in your name to qualify
• Have at least one year of licensed driving experience in the US (3 years if you are under 23 years old)
• Have a valid US driver’s license

Arizona Uber vehicle inspection form

RideShare Mechanic makes Uber inspections easy. All of our inspectors have the Uber inspection form ready for your vehicle check. If you prefer to go to your local mechanic, be sure to print the form and take it with you.

Uber Greenlight Hub locations in Arizona

Uber has offices all over the country that you can visit in person; these are referred to as “Greenlight Hubs.” These locations are open for Uber vehicle inspections and to give general driver assistance. Here is a list of Greenlight Hubs in Arizona:

Uber Greenlight Hub, AZ

1414 W Broadway Rd #119 Tempe, AZ, 85282

Lyft vehicle requirements in Arizona

Lyft’s vehicle requirements can vary depending on your state but there are certain Lyft vehicle requirements that must be met no matter where you are located. For example, valid insurance and registration are essential, your car must have 4 doors, and the vehicle also has to have at least 5 functioning seatbelts.

Vehicle requirements

• 2005 or newer:
  • Eastern Arizona
  • Lake Havasu City/Kingman
  • Northern Arizona
  • Yuma
• 2003 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Drivers are required to have a vehicle inspection before becoming approved to drive.

• Phoenix only: Click here for details regarding where and when to visit us for an inspection.
• Tucson, Flagstaff, and Sedona: Print out this inspection form and bring it to a licensed mechanic within 30 days of becoming approved to drive.
• All other cities: Print out this inspection form and bring it to a licensed mechanic

Arizona Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you take your car to a local mechanic in Arizona, you will have to print and take the Lyft vehicle inspection form with you. The mechanic will check your vehicle and fill it out, and pass or fail your car upon completion.

Lyft vehicle inspection locations in Arizona

The easiest way to find nearest location for your vehicle inspection is by doing a google search for “Lyft Inspection” + “THE NAME OF YOUR CITY”.

Why do RideShare drivers in Arizona recommend car inspections with RideShare Mechanic?

No one is better qualified to give recommendations than the people who have actually made use of our service. You can hear what some of these people have to say below, and you can also read the thousands of Google reviews for RideShare Mechanic here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

A lot of our customers are new applicants for Uber. However, once they discover how much easier RideShare Mechanic is, we often welcome them back as loyal, repeat customers.