Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Arkansas

It’s no secret that the biggest hurdle that prevents RideShare drivers in Arkansas from completing their driver application is the vehicle inspection. If you have ever had to get an inspection for your vehicle, then you know how painful the process can be. The problem is not that passing the inspection is necessarily a difficult thing to do – in fact the vast majority of drivers keep their cars in a condition that would easily pass. The difficulty is in actually taking your car to a mechanic to get the inspection completed.

Let’s elaborate on this process a bit. To get a vehicle inspection done today, most drivers have to:

• Drive to a local mechanic
• Go during normal business hours (maybe even take time off work to make it during that time!)
• Spend time getting there (perhaps get stuck in traffic)
• Spend a lot of time waiting at the mechanic
• Consume gas to get there
• Fear that the mechanic will suggest a bunch of “repairs” that will cost hundreds of dollars

Of course, some of those items may or may not relate to your situation. Regardless, it’s easy to see why the vehicle inspection introduces some friction to the driver onboarding process.

But… the reality is that today, you do not have to do any of the steps above anymore for your Arkansas inspection! There is an option that leverages technology to remove the friction of the RideShare vehicle inspection. This option is RideShare Mechanic, which is a virtual vehicle inspection service that conducts your inspection during a remote video chat session.

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

The advantages of doing your inspection this way is:

• You can do it from wherever your car is (no more driving anywhere)
• You can complete your inspection in under 15 minutes (no more waiting in the waiting room of a mechanic)
• It’s low cost
• You can do the inspection on your time, during extended support hours (no need to take time off work or sacrifice time with your kids)
• You can either schedule an appointment or request an on-demand appointment

How do you know that you’ll have a good experience with RideShare Mechanic? Check out these stats about the company:

• Over 1,600 5-star reviews on Google
• Completed over 25,000 inspections for Uber and Lyft Drivers
• Offers both Uber and Lyft inspections, and provides the completed inspection form digitally
• Is an officially Certified mechanic

Uber vehicle requirements in Arkansas

Prior to scheduling your Uber vehicle inspection in Arkansas, it’s a good idea to know what the inspectors look at. Be ready with vehicle details such as the make, model, and the year. While each state may have slightly different vehicle requirements, there are a few vehicle features which are mandatory across the country— in particular, cars should be 4-door vehicles with room for at least 4 passengers.

Arkansas TNC legislation requires that all partners have a vehicle safety inspection performed by a certified inspector within 90 days of account activation in order to remain active on the system.

Minimum requirements for Uber

• 15-year-old vehicle or newer
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• Pass a vehicle inspection

Arkansas Uber vehicle inspection form

At RideShare Mechanic, all of our inspectors are equipped with the Uber inspection form and can send it to you in digital format for you to upload to your Uber profile. If you choose to go with your local mechanic, be sure to print and take the Uber vehicle inspection form with you, so the mechanic can sign it.

Uber Greenlight Hub locations in Arkansas

Currently Uber does not have any Hub in Arkansas.

Lyft vehicle requirements in Arkansas

The vehicle requirements for Lyft can vary slightly among different states, however there are base requirements that all vehicles must meet, such as: valid insurance and registration, 4-door car, at least 5 seatbelts, pass the 19-point vehicle inspection.

One thing that is worth noting about the first point is that the car does not need to be registered in your name; however, your name must be on the insurance.

Vehicle requirements

• 2005 or newer: Fayetteville
• 2003 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

• Driver’s license
• Vehicle registration
• Personal vehicle insurance
• Driver photo

Arkansas Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you choose to take your vehicle to a local mechanic in Arkansas, then you will have to print and take the Lyft inspection form with you, so that a mechanic can fill it out during the inspection. The mechanic will look over your vehicle, fill out the form, and pass or fail the vehicle when complete. If you pass the inspection, you will need to take a photo of the completed form and upload it to your Lyft profile.

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can also choose to go to a certified mechanic in Arkansas, but the easiest and most cost effective option is a vehicle inspection right from your own driveway with RideShare Mechanic.

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

I am sure that you will agree that the folks who have actually used our service are the best qualified to make recommendations. You can listen to what some of these people have to say below, and to read more than 1,700 5-start Google reviews, simply click the link: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our drivers are new Uber driver applicants. However, once they experience how much easier RideShare Mechanic is compared to other vehicle inspection options, we often welcome them back as repeat customers, again and again.