Uber & Lyft 15 Min Vehicle Inspection (Over Video Chat) in Illinois (2024)

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 Illinois 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 Illinois. With this company, you can complete your vehicle inspection via video chat without ever leaving your driveway.

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 Illinois

So, what do the Uber inspectors check in Illinois? 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

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

Illinois 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 Illinois

Uber has a number of Greenlight Hubs all across the country where you can choose to have your Uber vehicle inspection or just pop in for assistance. Here’s a list of Uber Greenlight Hubs in Illinois:

Chicago Greenlight – Northside (Rogers Park), IL

1425A W. Morse Ave Chicago, IL 60626

Chicago Greenlight – Downtown (North Ave), IL

1401 W North Ave Chicago, IL 60642

Chicago Greenlight – Southside (Pullman), IL

853 W 115th St Chicago, IL 60643

Chicago Greenlight – Bedford Park Sprint, IL

7250 S Cicero Ave Suite B, Sprint Store Chicago, IL 60629

Lyft vehicle requirements in Illinois

The vehicle requirements for Lyft can vary slightly among different states, however there are base requirements that all vehicles must meet, such as: valid insurance and registration, 4-door car, at least 5 seatbelts, pass the 19-point vehicle inspection.

One thing that is worth noting 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.

Vehicle requirements for Lyft

• 2009 or newer:
  • Bloomington
• 2005 or newer:
  • Decatur
  • Kankakee
• 2003 or newer: All other cities
• 4 doors
• 5-8 seats, including the driver’s

Document requirements

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

Illinois Lyft vehicle inspection form

If you plan on taking your car to a mechanic in Illinois, Lyft has a vehicle inspection form that you will need to print off and take with you to the mechanic. The mechanic will fill it out, and pass or fail the vehicle upon completion. Then you can take a photo of the completed inspection form with your phone and upload to your Lyft driver profile.

Existing Chicago drivers can print the Chicago inspection form and bring it to any licensed mechanic for a re-inspection.

Lyft vehicle inspection locations in Illinois

If you choose to take your vehicle to a physical location for a Lyft vehicle inspection, an online search for “Lyft Inspection” + “THE NAME OF YOUR CITY” may give you the best option. We can’t provide more concrete guidance.

Inspection location other than RideShare Mechanic:

You can choose to take your car to a local certified mechanic or just stay at home and have RideShare Mechanic come to you and conduct your vehicle inspection right there from your own driveway, or wherever your car is. It’s fast, convenient, and cost effective!

Why do RideShare drivers in Illinois 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 who make use of our Uber vehicle inspection. 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.