Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in South Dakota

There are a few states in which Uber and Lyft don’t always have the same requirements regarding the vehicle inspection. One of these states is South Dakota. In this state, Uber requires a vehicle inspection in order to get approved, but Lyft does not.

It’s no secret that the biggest hurdle that prevents RideShare drivers in South Dakota from completing their driver application is the vehicle inspection. If you have ever had to get an inspection for your Uber 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 South Dakota 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 South Dakota

As you probably know, South Dakota, or the Mount Rushmore State, is pretty spread out. The primary city for RideShare in the state is Sioux Falls. The most convenient way to complete your vehicle inspection in the state of South Dakota is through RideShare Mechanic, where you can complete the inspection over video chat. You also have the option to go to a local mechanic near you. Be sure to call them before you show up, just to confirm that they actually complete the Uber inspection form for your state. Then just show up and print off the 19-point inspection form with you so the mechanic can fill out.

Ready to book your Uber vehicle inspection in South Dakota? Make sure you know the requirements before you schedule! Criteria for qualification as an Uber vehicle can vary depending on location but there are base requirements that every vehicle must meet. For example, cars should be less than 10 years old, be a 4-door vehicle fitting at least 4 passengers and have a working seat belts for every occupant.

Minimum requirements for uber

• 15-year-old vehicle or newer
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding

South Dakota Uber vehicle inspection form

Every RideShare Mechanic inspector will have the Uber vehicle inspection form ready for your car check and can conveniently send it to you via e-mail. If you decide to use a local mechanic, don’t forget to print and take the inspection form with you!

Download official Uber inspection form (pdf)

Uber Greenlight Hub Locations in South Dakota

Currently Uber does not have any Hub in South Dakota.

Lyft vehicle requirements in South Dakota

One unique thing about driving for Lyft in South Dakota is that a vehicle inspection is actually not required! That’s right- you can get approved as a driver by simply meeting the basic driver and vehicle requirements such as the year of the car, proper number of seatbelts, etc… so in short, just go ahead and apply and see where it goes from there; don’t worry about the most time-consuming and inconvenient step of the vehicle inspection!

There are some features that all drivers must ensure they 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)
• Pass the 19-point vehicle inspection (covers both cosmetic and mechanical items)

Vehicle requirements

• 2009 or newer
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

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

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

A certified mechanic is an option that may be more convenient. However, the simplest and most affordable option is a RideShare Mechanic vehicle inspection from wherever your car is.