Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Rhode Island

It’s no secret that the biggest hurdle that prevents RideShare drivers in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

So, what do the Uber inspectors check in Rhode Island? 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

• Model year 2005 or newer (no older than 15 years)
• Minimum of 5-7 Factory-Installed Seatbelts
• No salvaged or rebuilt vehicles
• 4-door car or minivan
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• Pass the Uber vehicle inspection requirements

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Currently Uber does not have any Hub in Rhode Island.

Lyft vehicle requirements in Rhode Island

Lyft’s vehicle requirements can be different depending on individual state regulations, but there are some features that all cars must meet in order to be Lyft approved. Here are a few of those must-haves for ALL Lyft vehicles:

• Valid insurance and registration (insurance must be in your name)
• 4 doors and functional seatbelts for all passengers (including the driver)

Normally, a vehicle inspection would also be required, but it turns out that for Rhode Island, this is actually not a requirement at this time in order for you to be approved to drive with Lyft. I’m sure drivers in other states are jealous of yours, because this step usually holds up the driver onboarding process!

Vehicle requirements

• 2004 or newer
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

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

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.

Why do RideShare drivers in Rhode Island 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.