Vehicle Inspection in Los Angeles, California

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So you’re interested in driving for Uber or Lyft in Los Angeles, but don’t know what to do about getting your vehicle inspected? We’re here to tell you that you have options, and there are pros and cons to each way you can get your vehicle inspected in Los Angeles, the city of angels!

FACT: The #1 reason that causes rideshare drivers to put off their application is the mandatory vehicle inspection.

You have a busy schedule, and sometimes, it’s just not convenient to go to a Hub, Spot, or local mechanic and get an inspection. In addition to being inconvenient, traveling around California eats gas, takes time (which, by the way, equals money – especially for rideshare drivers!), and can cause a lot of frustration – all of which can put a strain on your wallet.

And then, once you get to the mechanic, you will probably be presented with a long list of things that are supposedly wrong with your car, which may not even have anything to do with the TNC vehicle inspection requirements. If we had to sum up the traditional rideshare vehicle inspection experience in one word, it would be: headache.

But don’t despair! There is a great alternative to the traditional inspection for driver applicants in Los Angeles (and many other California cities!)

Before we go into the details of this quick and painless alternative, just imagine for a moment if you could complete your vehicle inspection:

  • In under 15 minutes
  • At your driveway (or wherever your car is)
  • With extended support hours 7 days per week
  • At a low cost
  • With no risk (only pay after you pass the inspection)
  • With an on-demand or scheduled appointment

With a company that:

  • Has completed over 75,000 inspections for Uber and Lyft drivers, many of which are in Los Angeles
  • Conducts both Lyft and Uber inspections
  • Sends you the completed inspection form digitally
  • Has over 2,400 5-star reviews on Google
The solution? Rideshare Mechanic!
  • Quick and easy

    Average inspection is less than 15 minutes, and you can do it from your driveway.

  • No risk

    Our cost is comparable to your local mechanic, and you don't pay unless your car passes the inspection.

  • Need it now?

    We accept on-demand and scheduled appointments.

  • No upsell

    We are only focused on the 19-point vehicle inspection. Don't worry, we won't try to sell you car parts or repairs.

  • Extended hours

    We offer extended hours of operation (8AM - 6PM PST, 7 days/week).

  • Live support

    We walk you through the onboarding process and recommend resources to help you maximize your income.

You may be asking, “So, what is this alternate solution for my vehicle inspection in Los Angeles?” The answer: Rideshare Mechanic. Imagine – a virtual mechanic that performs inspections for rideshare drivers using video chat.

That’s right – by leveraging video chat apps such as Facetime or Duo, a Rideshare Mechanic inspector can inspect the items that are required on the Los Angeles inspection form.

Uber inspection for drivers in the Los Angeles area

Although Rideshare Mechanic can offer both Uber and Lyft inspections in Los Angeles, let’s first focus on the inspection for Uber drivers. Below are the requirements you must meet to drive for Uber in LA.

Uber vehicle requirements for Los Angeles

  • 15-year-old or newer vehicle
  • 4 doors
  • 5-8 seats and seatbelts (including driver)
  • No commercial branding or taxi cab
  • No cosmetic damages
  • Pass a vehicle inspection
  • California proof of insurance with your name on it
  • California vehicle registration (official or temp, does not need to be registered in your name)
  • California TNC sticker
  • No salvaged vehicle

Uber driver requirements for Los Angeles

  • 21+ year old driver
  • Pass a background check
  • Nevada driver’s license

As you can see, one of the vehicle requirements is the vehicle inspection. Without a passed vehicle inspection, you cannot drive for Uber in Los Angeles.

Uber vehicle inspection form

One of the requirements of going to a traditional mechanic is often neglected by drivers – you must print off the inspection form and take it to the mechanic. Yes, that means you must actually print off a physical piece of paper to get it signed by a mechanic with a pen (That’s a pretty foreign concept for some of us, right? Let’s just be thankful you don’t have to use a fax machine!).

Of course another option you have is to get your inspection through Rideshare Mechanic and not worry about the Los Angeles paper inspection form – all of Rideshare Mechanic’s forms are sent to you in a digital format right to your phone, which you can upload to your Uber profile. Convenience – check.

However, if you choose to go to a traditional mechanic, you can download the Los Angeles Uber inspection form here:

Don’t have a printer? You can go to your local Staples, Office Max, or other print store to print it off. Just make sure to get their e-mail address to send the inspection form.

Where do I get a vehicle inspection for Uber in Los Angeles?

When it comes to completing your Uber vehicle inspection form in LA, you have several options: use Rideshare Mechanic, go to an Uber Greenlight Hub, or a local mechanic.

Rideshare Mechanic is a virtual vehicle inspection option – the vehicle inspection is conducted using a video chat app such as Facetime or Duo. Want to give it a try? Schedule your inspection here.

The second way to get an inspection is to go to the official Greenlight Hub Location. This is a small Uber office that serves as a place where drivers can go to get support in person from Uber employees.

The local mechanic is pretty self explanatory – you can take your car to any mechanic that you may go to for routine maintenance on your car. Most mechanics can complete the vehicle inspection for you as long as you print off the inspection form and take it to them with your car.

Los Angeles Uber inspection locations

Below is a list of the locations that you can go for each vehicle inspection option mentioned above:

Option 1. Use Rideshare Mechanic

With Rideshare Mechanic, you can do the vehicle inspection from wherever your car is, even from your driveway. This is because Rideshare Mechanic is a virtual inspection service – the inspection is conducted via video chat, so it does not matter where your car is located, as long as you have a decent data or wi fi connection. You can schedule your inspection with Rideshare Mechanic here.

Option 2. Go to an Uber Greenlight hub

The Uber Greenlight Hubs in Los Angeles are located at

Option 3. Go to a local mechanic

There are many options for auto mechanics in Los Angeles on where you can take your car to complete the vehicle inspection. Make sure to print off the Los Angeles rideshare vehicle inspection form before you go, and also call them to confirm their business hours.

Feel free to look up mechanic shops on Yelp or Google Maps, or use your own trusted local mechanic.

Lyft inspection for drivers in the Los Angeles area

Now that we’ve covered the options for getting an Uber inspection in Los Angeles, let’s talk about how you can get an inspection for Lyft. First things first, let’s make sure you qualify to driver for Lyft in Los Angeles. Here are the requirements:

Lyft vehicle requirements for Los Angeles:

  • 2006 or newer vehicle (as of Feb 2020)
  • 4 doors
  • 5-8 seats and seatbelts (including driver)
  • No commercial branding or taxi cab
  • No cosmetic damages
  • Pass a vehicle inspection
  • California proof of insurance with your name on it
  • California vehicle registration (official or temp, does not need to be registered in your name)
  • California TNC sticker
  • No salvaged vehicle

Lyft driver requirements for Los Angeles

  • 21+ year old driver
  • Pass a background check
  • Nevada driver’s license

Lyft vehicle inspection form

For those of you who want to go to a traditional mechanic for the vehicle inspection, you’ll need to print off the physical form of the inspection and take it with you to a mechanic so they can fill it out.

The mechanic will either determine that your car passes or fails the inspection. If the car fails, they’ll tell you the reason for failure so you can fix the issue(s) and go back for another inspection (they may try to upsell you on a bunch of other services they offer too by the way!).

If your car passes the inspection, the mechanic will sign the form and hand it to you. You can then take a photo of the signed form to upload to your Lyft account.

You can download the Lyft vehicle inspection form for Los Angeles here:

Where do I get a vehicle inspection for Lyft in Los Angeles?

Just as with Uber, you have several options when it comes to completing your Lyft vehicle inspection form in Los Angeles.

Rideshare Mechanic is a virtual vehicle inspection service. This company has inspectors who conduct the inspection using a video chat app such as Duo or Facetime. Wanna try it out? Schedule an appointment here. You can also request an on-demand inspection.

Lyft Hub is a small Lyft office that acts as a place where Lyft drivers and driver applicants can get support in person from Lyft employees. Among services such as general support or driver profile updates, you can complete your vehicle inspection at the Lyft hub.

You can also take your car to a local mechanic of your choice. Almost all mechanic shops can complete the Los Angeles Lyft vehicle inspection – just be sure to print off the inspection form and take it with you to the mechanic.

Los Angeles Lyft inspection locations

Here are the locations for the vehicle inspection options mentioned above:

Option 1. Schedule a virtual vehicle inspection with Rideshare Mechanic from anywhere

The vehicle inspection will be done over video chat using a smartphone app such as Duo or Facetime. To proceed with this option, go ahead and schedule your inspection now.

Option 2. Visit the Lyft Hub in Los Angeles

The Lyft Hubs in Los Angeles are usually located at proprietary Lyft Hub locations.

  • LA Lyft Hub: 662 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90021
  • Monrovia (Lyft Hub): 1111 E Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
  • Downey: 10231 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241
  • Long Beach: 4645 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90804
  • North Hollywood: 6065 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91606
  • Washington: 1200 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Be sure to check their hours before you go!

Option 3. Go to a local mechanic

There are many mechanics as options for vehicle inspections in Los Angeles that you can go to for your Lyft vehicle inspection.

Feel free to search for other mechanic shops on Yelp or Google Maps, or use your own trusted mechanic, and be sure to check their hours and print off the Lyft inspection form before you go.

How much does a vehicle inspection in Los Angeles cost?

The cost of the inspection for Uber or Lyft depends on the method of inspection that you select from the options mentioned above. Here are the costs broken down for you:

Uber vehicle inspection cost

Rideshare Mechanic

With Rideshare Mechanic, the cost of an inspection is $43.99, or you can choose to get both your Uber and Lyft inspections in a bundle for $71.99.

Greenlight Hub

If you go to a Greenlight hub, the inspection is offered at between $14 and $30; and, keep in mind that it can take well over an hour to complete the process, depending on how busy the hub is; unfortunately you cannot schedule an appointment in advance.

Local mechanic

At a traditional mechanic in Los Angeles, you can expect the inspection to cost anywhere from $20 to $30. We encourage you to call in advance and ask about the cost just so you know what to expect.

Lyft vehicle inspection cost

The cost of getting an inspection for Lyft is the same as that for Uber:

Rideshare Mechanic

Just as with Uber, a Lyft inspection with Rideshare Mechanic costs $43.99, and you have the option to get both Uber and Lyft inspections in a bundle for $71.99.

Lyft Hub

If you go to a Lyft hub, the inspection is offered at no cost to new drivers, but they may charge for existing drivers who are going in to get their inspection renewed.

If you are leaning toward this option, just be aware that it can take a bit longer than other methods, and that it’s on a first-come, first-serve basis (no option to schedule an appointment).

Local mechanic

At a traditional mechanic in Los Angeles, you can expect the inspection to cost anywhere from $20 to $30. We encourage you to call in advance and ask about the cost just so you know what to expect.

Can you get a free vehicle inspection in Los Angeles?

You absolutely can get a free vehicle inspection inLos Angeles! There are several ways to do it, but it depends on what option you choose to complete your inspection. Just follow the instructions below for each option available:

  • Uber Greenlight Hub

    The Uber Greenlight Hub in Los Angeles offers free vehicle inspections to all Uber drivers (new or existing). Keep in mind that this inspection cannot be used for Lyft. If you need a Lyft inspection as well, you’ll need to get that through one of the other options mentioned above for a Lyft inspection.

    Remember that going to the Uber Greenlight Hub can take time and you have to drive to their location nearest you and brave LA traffic, so make sure you assess whether it is worth the drive and wait time before you select this option.

  • Lyft Hub

    The Lyft Hub offers free vehicle inspections for new Lyft drivers. For existing Lyft drivers looking to update their Lyft vehicle inspection in Los Angeles, Lyft may charge you an inspection fee. Be cognizant of the fact that you will only be able to use the Lyft Hub for Lyft inspections.

    If you need an Uber inspection as well, you’ll need to get that done separately using one of the other options mentioned above. We recommend that before you select this option over other services mentioned such as Rideshare Mechanic, consider your cost in gas and time to go to the Lyft Hub located near you.

What is our recommendation for the best way to get a vehicle inspection for Uber or Lyft near you?

After weighing the pros and cons of each option, Rideshare Mechanic is our recommendation.

Of course for Uber and Lyft drivers, it’s an obvious choice. It may be tempting to go to an Uber Greenlight Hub or Lyft Hub, but when you factor in the time it takes to drive there (which must be during their business hours), and the gas you consume to get there, you can realize that there is quite an opportunity cost to these options.

Instead of waiting for an inspection at an Uber or Lyft hub, you could finish your inspection quickly with Rideshare Mechanic and start driving sooner so you can make money quicker.

So in conclusion, when you consider the true costs of doing an inspection for each of the options mentioned in this article, Rideshare Mechanic comes out as the best option for most drivers, even for those who fall in the category of existing drivers who must pay for the inspection.

Ready to give Rideshare Mechanic a try? Schedule your appointment or request an on-demand appointment.

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