Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in Washington

FACT: the top reason drivers in Washington postpone their application is the mandatory vehicle inspection.

I think we can all agree that it’s not very convenient to go to a local mechanic and get a vehicle inspection. The reasons are plentiful- it takes up time from your day, it costs money, you have to consume gas, and frankly, it can be quite frustrating. Also, the fear that the mechanic may give you a long list of recommended services can really give drivers a negative experience.

The good news is that there is an alternative to the traditional mechanic in Washington. The alternative is RideShare Mechanic, a virtual mechanic that conducts vehicle inspections with video chat apps such as Facetime or Duo.

With this service, you can complete your inspection:

• From wherever your car is
• Low cost
• With extended business hours
• 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 1,500 5-star reviews on Google
• Is a certified mechanic
• Has completed over 30,000 inspections for RideShare Drivers
• Offers both Lyft and Uber inspections, and provides the completed inspection form digitally

Uber vehicle requirements in Washington

What is it exactly that inspectors are looking for when your vehicle gets checked out in Washington? Well, first they’ll ask for the year, make, and model of your vehicle. Uber’s vehicle requirements vary from state to state, but some requirements are standard for all drivers- for example, your car must have 4 doors and enough room for at least 4 passengers, all of which have their own functioning seatbelt.

Minimum requirements for Uber

• 10-year-old vehicle or newer
• 4-door vehicle
• Good condition with no cosmetic damage
• No commercial branding
• Pass a vehicle inspection

Washington 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 Washington

One of the options you have to complete your vehicle inspection is to visit an Uber Greenlight Hub. You can also go to these offices if you need any assistance with your Uber account or driver profile. These are the Uber Greenlight Hubs we identified in Washington:

Uber Greenlight Hub, WA

4634 E Marginal Way S Seattle, WA

Uber Greenlight Spot, WA

6239 South Adams Street Tacoma, WA

Lyft vehicle requirements in Washington

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

• 2009 or newer:
  • Olympia
• 2004 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

• Vehicle inspection form (Bellingham, Kennewick, Olympia/Thurston County, Pullman, Richland, and Spokane)
• Driver’s license
• Vehicle registration
• Personal vehicle insurance
• Driver photo
• Business license (Bellingham only)

Drivers in Bellingham, Kennewick, Olympia/Thurston County, Pullman, Richland, and Spokane are required to have a vehicle inspection before becoming approved to drive.

Drivers in Bellingham are required to obtain and upload a copy of their business license.

Washington Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you choose to take your vehicle to a local mechanic in Washington, then you will have to print and take the Lyft inspection form with you, so that a mechanic can fill it out during the inspection. The mechanic will look over your vehicle, fill out the form, and pass or fail the vehicle when complete. If you pass the inspection, you will need to take a photo of the completed form and upload it to your Lyft profile.

Lyft vehicle inspection locations in Washington

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:

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

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

There is no one more credible or qualified to recommend RideShare Mechanic than our existing customers who have experienced our inspection service first hand. You can listen to what some of these people have to say below, or, feel free to browse through all of our 1,800+ Google reviews here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our drivers are new Uber driver applicants. Although their first inspection may be on us, after they experience how simple and convenient RideShare Mechanic is for them, they often come back and become loyal customers.