Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Tennessee

The driver onboarding process is the start of the journey of a RideShare driver. From Uber and Lyft’s perspective, the initial experience for a new driver is critical, because it’s their first impression of the company and sets the stage for the driver’s expectations and feelings toward them. For this reason, they invest a lot of effort in improving the driver onboarding process. If you have been around with Uber and Lyft for a while, you may have noticed some of the improvements in their onboarding process.

There is one area of the process that they have struggled to improve, however, and that is the vehicle inspection. The vast majority of drivers in Tennessee complete their vehicle inspection at a local mechanic. This method works just fine, but there are some inconveniences associated with it, such as:

• You have to go during their normal business hours (this can mean taking time off work or sacrificing time with kids or friends)
• You have to drive to the location of inspection and consume gas (this can also mean getting stuck in traffic)
• You have to wait for the mechanic to finish the inspection (could take over an hour if they’re busy)
• You could be presented with a laundry list of things that are “wrong” with your car that you must spend hundreds of dollars to repair before you can drive

Whether or not all of those items are relevant to you, I think we can all agree that the vehicle inspection process in that manner is not really convenient and can provide a negative experience for drivers.

One company is here to change the entire process – that company is RideShare Mechanic, a certified mechanic that leverages technology to completely change the way that Uber and Lyft drivers complete their vehicle inspections in Tennessee. With this company, you can complete your vehicle inspection via video chat without ever leaving your driveway.

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

Very simply, an inspector from RideShare Mechanic initiates a video chat session with you using an app such as Facetime or Duo, and guides you through the process of completing the inspection.

By completing your inspection in this manner, you get all these benefits:

• You can be done in less than 15 minutes
• You can complete the inspection from literally wherever your car is (no driving needed, no getting stuck in traffic, no consuming gas)
• You can do the inspection during extended support hours that fit your schedule.
• You can complete the inspection at a low cost
• You have the option to schedule an appointment in the future or request an on-demand appointment
• You will receive your completed inspection form digitally (no need to print it off to take to a mechanic)
• You can complete both you Uber and Lyft inspections at one time

Let’s revisit the idea of first impression and driver experience and how it relates to RideShare Mechanic:

• RideShare Mechanic has over 1,700 5-star Google reviews
• RideShare Mechanic has completed more than 25,000 inspections for Lyft and Uber drivers

Uber vehicle requirements in Tennessee

What do inspectors look for during a vehicle check in Tennessee? They’ll want to know a few vehicle details, such as year, make, and model. While Uber inspections may differ depending on the state, there are certain criteria which all vehicles must meet. For instance, all cars should be a 4-door vehicle suitable for 4 passengers or more, and all seats must have their own safety belts.

Minimum requirements for Uber

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

Tennessee Uber vehicle inspection form

RideShare Mechanic makes Uber inspections easy. All of our inspectors have the Uber inspection form ready for your vehicle check. If you prefer to go to your local mechanic, be sure to print the form and take it with you.

Uber Greenlight Hub locations in Tennessee

Uber has offices all over the country that you can visit in person; these are referred to as “Greenlight Hubs.” These locations are open for Uber vehicle inspections and to give general driver assistance. Here is a list of Greenlight Hubs in Tennessee:

Nashville Greenlight Hub, TN

1321 6th Ave. N Nashville, TN 37208

Lyft vehicle requirements in Tennessee

The vehicle requirements for Lyft can vary from state to state, but there are usually come requirements that are common for all states, but then there are some items that are vastly different. For example, some states do not require an inspection to be completed in order for you to drive for Lyft. An example of such a state is Tennessee.That’s right, for drivers who are applying to drive in Tennessee, you can start driving even without a vehicle inspection. The only requirements are that you have valid insurance and registration for a 4-door vehicle and at least 5 seatbelts for you and your passengers.

Vehicle requirements

• 2005 or newer:
  • Cookeville
  • Jackson
  • Johnson City
• 2003 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

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

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

People who have used our service are in the best position to give recommendations for our service. Read below to see what some of our customers have to say about us, and be sure to check out the 1,600+ Google reviews we have accumulated here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our drivers are new applicants for Uber. Once they experience how much more convenient and cost-effective RideShare Mechanic is, they return to us again and again as loyal and valued customers.