Vehicle Inspection for Uber & Lyft Drivers in West Virginia

Did you know that the number 1 reason that drivers in West Virginia put off their driver application is the mandatory vehicle inspection? That’s right – many drivers are excited to get on the road and start making money with Uber or Lyft, but then hit a bit of a roadblock when they realize that they need an inspection.

The reason is obvious – who has time to go to a local mechanic in West Virginia? And it’s not only about taking the time to do that; there is the issue in having to go during the mechanic’s normal business hours. Add the time that you have to spend in the process, on top of the gas you consume to get there, and one can see why it’s not unusual for the driver to feel like giving up. Another issue that comes up is that the mechanic may try to sell you a bunch of other services that you don’t really need for the RideShare inspection.

But don’t despair! There is another option to the traditional mechanic – it’s called RideShare Mechanic. This is not your typical mechanic shop! RideShare Mechanic is a virtual mechanic that leverages technology such as Facetime or Whatsapp to conduct the inspection. So with the help of your smartphone, an inspector on the other end will guide you to show them the various items of your car that must be inspected.

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

There are lots of benefits of using this service over the alternatives:

• Do the inspection from your driveway (or wherever the car is)
• The service is low cost
• During a time that is convenient for you based on extended business hours
• In under 15 minutes
• You can request a scheduled or an on-demand appointment

Doesn’t this sound great? There is more… keep reading:

RideShare Mechanic:

• Has completed over 30,000 inspections for Uber and Lyft applicants and existing drivers
• Has received over 1,600 5-star reviews on Google
• Has an official mechanic certification
• Offers inspections for both Lyft and Uber, and provides the completed inspection form digitally

Uber vehicle requirements in West Virginia

What is it exactly that inspectors are looking for when your vehicle gets checked out in West Virginia? 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

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

West Virginia Uber vehicle inspection form

RideShare Mechanic’s inspectors are equipped with the Uber vehicle inspection form ready to conduct your vehicle check. You will only need to print the form yourself if you choose to go with a local mechanic.

Uber Greenlight Hub Locations in West Virginia

Currently Uber does not have any Hub in West Virginia.

Lyft vehicle requirements in West Virginia

The vehicle requirements for Lyft can vary slightly among different states, but there are base requirements that all vehicles must meet, including:

• 4-door car
• Valid insurance and registration
• At least 5 seatbelts

One thing worth mentioning about the first point is that the car does not need to be registered in your name; however, your name must be on the insurance.

You may be wondering why the vehicle inspection is not listed in the requirements. This is because West Virginia is one of the few states for which you are actually not required to complete an inspection for your vehicle in order to drive for Lyft… enjoy the faster onboarding process!

Vehicle requirements

• 2005 or newer:
  • Martinsburg
• 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

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can go to a certified mechanic in your local area or better yet, stay at home while you have a complete vehicle inspection over video chat with RideShare Mechanic!

Why do RideShare drivers in West Virginia recommend car inspections with RideShare Mechanic?

No one is more qualified to make recommendations than people who have used our service. Hear what some of these people have to say below, and to see all of our 1,500+ Google reviews, click here: https://goo.gl/osZJBf

Many of our drivers are new driver applicants for Uber. However, once they experience how much easier RideShare Mechanic is for them compared to any other vehicle inspection option, they often come back and become loyal, repeat customers.