Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in California
Did you know that the number 1 reason that drivers in California 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 California? 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 Facetime or Whatsapp 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.
- Fill out the form and schedule an appointment
- Agent will inspect your car
- Make a payment and receive completed inspection form
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
To schedule your inspection, fill out this form and specify the type of inspection you need
Uber vehicle requirements in California
So, what do are the Uber inspectors check in California? As well as providing the basic vehicle info, you should ensure your car meets certain standards. Criteria can vary between states but there are set requirements applicable to all. To be Uber approved, your vehicle must be no older than 10, be a 4-door vehicle with room for 4 or more people and have seat belts for all.
Minimum requirements for Uber
- 15-year-old vehicle or newer
- 4-door vehicle
- Good condition with no cosmetic damage
- No commercial branding
- No taxi/neon color paint jobs – yellow, orange, bright green, pink, etc.
- No after market and manufacturer paint jobs and no decals
- Pass a vehicle inspection
Cosmetic guidelines
Some cosmetic features may prevent vehicles from qualifying. These include:
- Full-body wraps containing advertisements, or any large ads
- Holes in exterior
- Taxi decals or taxi-style paint
- Significant damage to interior (torn seats, large permanent stains, strong permanent odors)
- Paint Oxidation
- Different colored hoods/doors
- Aftermarket modifications
Window tinting must be within acceptable CA regulations.
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California Uber vehicle inspection form
RideShare Mechanic’s inspectors are equipped with the Uber vehicle inspection form ready to conduct your vehicle check. You will only need to print the form yourself if you choose to go with a local mechanic.
Uber Greenlight Hub locations in California
There are many Uber Greenlight Hubs all over the country where you can have your Uber vehicle inspection (if if needed) or just seek assistance on Uber issues. Below is a list of Uber Greenlight Hubs in STATE:
Uber Greenlight Hub – Santa Ana, CA
2102 N. Tustin Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92705
Uber Greenlight Spot at Residence Inn – Downtown Long Beach, CA
600 Queensway Drive Long Beach, CA 90802
Uber Greenlight Spot at Sears Auto Center – Downey, CA
600 Stonewood Street Downey, CA 90241
Uber Greenlight Spot at Sears Auto Center – Rancho Cucamonga, CA
8250 Day Creek Blvd Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
Uber Greenlight Spot at Sears Auto Center – West Covina, CA
74895 Frank Sinatra Dr Palm Desert, CA 92211
Uber Sacramento Greenlight Hub, CA
9844 Business Park Dr, Ste B Sacramento, CA 95827
Greenlight Fresno – Sprint, CA
5606 E Kings Canyon Rd, Sprint Store Fresno, CA 93727
Greenlight San Francisco – Daly City, CA
950 John Daly Blvd Daly City, CA 94015
Greenlight San Jose – Foxworthy Avenue, CA
1084 Foxworthy Avenue San Jose, CA 95118
Greenlight Oakland – Edgewater, CA
8000 Edgewater Drive Oakland, CA 94621
Uber Greenlight Hub – Redondo Beach, CA
2400 Marine Ave, Suite 100 Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Uber Greenlight Spot – Mid-City LA, CA
2118 S Hobart Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018
Uber Greenlight Spot at Residence Inn – Downtown Long Beach, CA
600 Queensway Drive Long Beach, CA 90802
Uber Greenlight Spot at Airtel Plaza Hotel – Van Nuys, CA
7277 Valjean Ave Van Nuys, CA 91406
Uber Greenlight Spot at Courtyard by Marriott Palm Desert, CA
74895 Frank Sinatra Dr Palm Desert, CA 92211
Uber Greenlight Hub – San Diego, CA
7310 Miramar Road, #103 San Diego, CA 92126
Uber Greenlight Spot at Meineke – Santa Barbara, CA
3956 State St Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Lyft vehicle requirements in California
Depending on the state regulations, Lyft’s vehicle requirements may vary, but there are a few things that are an absolute must for all drivers. These include having valid registration and be a 4-door vehicle with working seatbelts for all passengers and the driver. On top of these basic features, the 19-point inspection will consider cosmetic and mechanical requirements that your vehicle should meet.
Drivers are required to have a vehicle inspection before becoming approved to drive.
- Print the form
- Visit a licensed mechanic. Bring the form to an ASE or AATI licensed mechanic and have your vehicle inspected
- Upload the form. Upload a photo of the completed form in the Dashboard
Vehicle requirements
- 2005 or newer
- Bakersfield
- Eastern Sierras
- Fresno
- Inland Empire/San Bernardino
- Lake Tahoe
- Los Angeles
- Modesto
- Monterey
- Napa & Sonoma
- Orange County
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Cruz
- Stockton
- Ventura
- 2004 or newer:
- San Francisco
- Silicon Valley/San Jose
- 2003 or newer: All other cities
- 4 doors
- 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
Document requirements
- Vehicle inspection form
- California driver’s license
- California vehicle insurance
- Driver photo
- California license plate
California Lyft vehicle inspection form
You can take your car to a local mechanic for your Lyft vehicle inspection in Caliornia. Just be sure to print and take the Lyft vehicle inspection form with you before you get to your appointment at the mechanic. The mechanic will inspect your vehicle, fill out the form, and pass or fail the vehicle upon completion. You can then upload the form to your profile by taking a photo with your phone.
Lyft vehicle inspection locations in California
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”.
Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:
You can very well visit a local, certified mechanic to complete your inspection. The even easier option, however, is a vehicle inspection right in your own driveway with an inspector from RideShare Mechanic.
Jiffy Lube
2800 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA
Midas
1699 Airline Hwy, Hollister, CA 95023, USA
Pep Boys
4001 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93003
Why do RideShare drivers in California recommend car inspections with RideShare Mechanic?
There is no one more credible or qualified to recommend RideShare Mechanic than our existing customers who have experienced our inspection service first hand. You can listen to what some of these people have to say below, or, feel free to browse through all of our 1,800+ Google reviews here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf
Many of our drivers are new Uber driver applicants. Although their first inspection may be on us, after they experience how simple and convenient RideShare Mechanic is for them, they often come back and become loyal customers.