Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in New Mexico

Did you know that the number 1 reason that drivers in New Mexico 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 New Mexico? 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.

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 New Mexico

Prior to scheduling your Uber vehicle inspection in New Mexico, 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.

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

In Albuquerque, all partners must pass a vehicle inspection performed by an ASE Certified Mechanic before taking their first trip

New Mexico 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 New Mexico

Currently Uber does not have any Hub in New Mexico.

Lyft vehicle requirements in New Mexico

Lyft’s vehicle requirements vary from state to state but there are certain features that must be present across the board for all drivers. First of all, you must have valid insurance and registration. Secondly, to be Lyft approved, your vehicle must have 4 doors with at least 5 seatbelts for you and your passengers. Additionally, the 19-point inspection will be on the lookout for other requirements covering both the cosmetic and the mechanical aspects of your vehicle.

Vehicle requirements

• 2005 or newer:
  • Las Cruces
  • Roswell
  • Taos
• 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
• ASE vehicle inspection form

New Mexico Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you prefer to take your car to a local mechanic in New Mexico instead of using RideShare Mechanic, Lyft has a simple vehicle inspection form that you will need to print out and take with you. The mechanic will fill out the form while inspecting your car, and then either circle “pass” or “fail” upon completion of the inspection. You’ll then need to upload a photo of this inspection form to Lyft.

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can also choose to go to a certified mechanic in New Mexico, 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 New Mexico recommend car inspections with RideShare Mechanic?

There is no one better to make recommendations than those who have experienced and used our service. Read what some of our customers have to say about us below, and to check out our 1,600+ 5-star Google reviews, click here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our customers are new driver applicants for Uber. However, once they experience how convenient RideShare Mechanic is, they often return to enjoy our services and become loyal, repeat customers.