Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Pennsylvania

Are you excited about getting on the road and start making money with Uber or Lyft, but dread having to get your vehicle inspected? Let’s face it, for most of us in Pennsylvania, it’s a major inconvenience to go to a local mechanic to complete the inspection.

Consider all the actions you have to take to get this simple task done – you have to first of all drive to a mechanic, which can mean that you’re spending time and gas (maybe in traffic) to get there, and most likely you have to make sure you make it in time for their business hours, which can mean missing out on other important things such as work or time with kids.

And in the end, the mechanic can give you a long list of items that they want to upsell you on your car before they give you the completed inspection form, which can make the whole process very expensive!

Now, imagine if you did not have to do any of that for your vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania! What if you could just show your car to an inspector using your phone’s camera? At the end of the day, the requirements on the 19-point mandatory vehicle inspection are pretty simple… and in fact, there is a company that is doing this today for RideShare drivers all over the country! This company is RideShare Mechanic.

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 way that RideShare Mechanic works is that you schedule an inspection appointment or request an on-demand inspection, and then and inspector will contact you to initiate a video chat session using an app such as Duo or Facetime. There are many advantages to completing an inspection in this manner.

You can do the inspection:

• From wherever your car is parked, even at your own driveway
• During RideShare Mechanic’s extended business hours
• For a low cost
• In under 15 minutes
• With a scheduled appointment or on-demand appointment

Before you schedule an appointment, also know that RideShare Mechanic:

• Has received well over 1,800 positive reviews on Google
• Is a certified mechanic
• Has completed over 30,000 inspections for RideShare Drivers
• Provides inspections for both Uber and Lyft, and send you the completed inspection form digitally

Uber vehicle requirements in Pennsylvania

Do you know what Uber inspectors look for during an Uber vehicle inspection in Pennsylvania? While inspections may vary according to local regulations, there are certain requirements that all driver should meet before they can be Uber approved. These include: no cosmetic damage, be a 4-door vehicle with space for at least 4 passengers, younger than 10 years old, and have fully-functional seat belts for all 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

Your motor vehicle must meet all applicable inspection requirements and you must maintain a valid inspection certificate of approval for the vehicle on your car and a copy in your account.

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Pennsylvania Uber vehicle inspection form

All of RideShare Mechanic’s inspectors have the Uber vehicle inspection form ready to go. Keep in mind, if you visit a local mechanic, you will have to print the inspection form to take with you.

Uber Greenlight Hub locations in Pennsylvania

Uber has a number of Greenlight Hubs all across the country where you can choose to have your Uber vehicle inspection or just pop in for assistance. Here’s a list of Uber Greenlight Hubs in Pennsylvania:

Philadelphia Greenlight Hub, PA

7821 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153

Pittsburgh Greenlight Hub, PA

450 56th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Lyft vehicle requirements in Pennsylvania

Lyft’s vehicle requirements can be different across based on specific locations, but there are certain criteria that all vehicles must meet, regardless of the state. To start with, the car must have valid insurance with your name, and valid registration for your vehicle. It must also be a 4-door car with at least 5 seatbelts for all passengers and the driver. The 19-point inspection will then ensure your vehicle meets a variety of cosmetic and mechanical requirements before being Lyft approved.

Vehicle requirements

• 2004 or newer
• Fewer than 350,000 miles
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s
• No taxis, livery vehicles, limos, black cars, or other for-hire vehicles

Document requirements

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

Vehicle inspection sticker

Drivers are required to upload a photo of their vehicle’s state inspection sticker. We accept inspection stickers from:

• Pennsylvania (sample)
• New Jersey (sample)
• Delaware (sample)
• New York State (sample)

Pennsylvania Lyft vehicle inspection form

You can take your car to a mechanic in Pennsylvania if you prefer that option over using the remote service of RideShare Mechanic. If you go that route, just be sure to print and take the Lyft vehicle inspection form with you. The mechanic can then fill it out, and pass or fail your vehicle upon after they complete the inspection. The next step would be to just upload a photo of the inspection to your Lyft profile.

Lyft vehicle inspection locations in Pennsylvania

If you prefer to take your vehicle to a physical location for an inspection (as opposed to using RideShare Mechanic’s virtual inspection service), you can do an online search for “Lyft Inspection” + “THE NAME OF YOUR CITY”.

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can choose to take your car to a local certified mechanic or just stay at home and have RideShare Mechanic come to you and conduct your Uber vehicle inspection right there from your own driveway, or wherever your car is. It’s fast, convenient, and cost effective!

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

Recommendations from people who have used our services in the past are the most useful to you. Have a listen to what some of these people have to say below, or check out our 1,400+ Google reviews right here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our customers came across our service because they were attracted to our inspection offer for new Uber drivers. However, once they experienced just how much easier RideShare Mechanic is, they came back as loyal, repeat customers.