BAR-licensed 19-point vehicle inspection for Uber and Lyft driver onboarding and annual renewal. $69.99 for one platform, $99.99 for both. Official signed form provided same day. Walk-ins welcome — most inspections done in 30–45 minutes.
Tedious Auto Repair is a BAR-licensed shop in Chico providing the official California 19-point Uber and Lyft vehicle inspection. Single platform (Uber or Lyft) is $69.99. Both platforms in one visit is $99.99 — one inspection, two signed forms. No appointment required for inspection-only. Most done in 30–45 minutes. Valid for driver onboarding and annual renewal.
California requires a 19-point vehicle inspection completed by a licensed BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) shop for Uber and Lyft driver onboarding and annual renewal. We are BAR-licensed and provide the official signed inspection form same day.
The official California Uber/Lyft vehicle inspection form signed by our BAR-licensed technician, valid for submission to either platform. Single platform inspection: $69.99. Both Uber + Lyft together: $99.99 (one visit, two signed forms).
We also include a visual safety note if we see items that don't technically fail the inspection but should be addressed — no charge for the advisory, no pressure to repair here.
Uber and Lyft require the 19-point inspection annually. Don't wait until your vehicle is deactivated — schedule before your current inspection expires. We can usually get you in same day or next day.
If your vehicle fails one of the 19 points, we identify the specific item and provide a written repair estimate. Once repaired (by us or elsewhere with documentation), we re-inspect at no additional charge and sign the completed form.
Most Uber and Lyft inspections are completed in 30–45 minutes. No appointment required for inspection-only — walk in during business hours. Call ahead if you want to guarantee a specific time slot.
Rideshare driving puts significantly more miles on your vehicle than typical personal use. Chico Uber and Lyft drivers often accumulate 30,000–60,000 miles per year — compared to the national average of 15,000. Here's what high-mileage TNC operation means for your maintenance schedule:
High-mileage rideshare vehicles need full synthetic oil every 5,000 miles — not the OLM-guided interval. Frequent short trips, extended idling waiting for rides, and stop-and-go city driving all degrade oil faster than the oil life monitor assumes. A degraded oil change interval on a rideshare vehicle means accelerated engine wear.
Oil change from $89.98 — full pricing here →
Rideshare vehicles brake more frequently in city traffic than personal vehicles. Plan for brake inspection every 20,000–25,000 miles rather than the standard 30,000–40,000 miles. Our free 100-point digital inspection at every oil change catches brake wear before it becomes an inspection failure or a safety issue.
Brake service from $599.99/axle — full pricing here →
Rideshare miles accumulate fast — tire rotation every 6,000 miles keeps wear even and maximizes tire life. Tires that fail the 19-point inspection tread depth requirement will prevent your TNC inspection from passing. Keep tires rotated to avoid an unexpected out-of-service period.
CVT fluid every 30,000 miles. Automatic ATF every 30,000–60,000 miles. High-mileage rideshare operation puts more heat cycles through transmissions than personal use. On a vehicle accumulating 40,000+ miles per year, transmission service intervals come around much more frequently — plan and budget accordingly.
Rideshare drivers work irregular hours. We're open Monday through Friday 7AM–5PM, Saturday 8AM–5PM, and Sunday 9AM–5PM. TNC inspections are available any day — walk-ins welcome, no appointment required.
Every oil change at Tedious includes a free 100-point digital inspection with photos texted to your phone. This keeps you ahead of TNC inspection failures — you know about brake wear, tire wear, and light outages before they prevent you from passing the annual inspection.
Every repair gets a written estimate before work begins. Rideshare drivers depend on their vehicles for income — we respect that by being transparent about costs upfront so you can make informed decisions about timing and priorities.
"Drive for both Uber and Lyft full-time. Tedious does my oil changes, the annual TNC inspections, and anything else that comes up. They understand rideshare drivers need fast turnaround and honest pricing. Never had a surprise on an invoice."
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TNC Inspection — Single Platform (Uber or Lyft) | $69.99 | Official 19-point CA inspection. BAR-licensed technician. Signed form for one platform. |
| TNC Inspection — Both Platforms (Uber + Lyft) | $99.99 | One visit, two signed forms. Best value for drivers active on both platforms. |
| Re-Inspection (after repair of failed item) | Free | If a repair is made to address a failed inspection point, re-inspection is included. |
Prices are estimates as of publish date and subject to additional labor and parts based on actual vehicle condition.
$69.99 for one platform (Uber or Lyft). $99.99 for both platforms in one visit — one inspection, two signed forms. No additional fees.
No appointment is required for inspection-only. Walk in during business hours — Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM, Sat 8AM–5PM, Sun 9AM–5PM. Call ahead at (530) 826-4275 if you want to confirm availability for a specific time.
30–45 minutes for most vehicles. We prioritize TNC inspections to minimize wait time for rideshare drivers.
We identify the specific failed item and provide a written repair estimate. You can have it repaired here or elsewhere with documentation. Re-inspection after repair is free.
Yes — Tedious Auto Repair is a licensed California Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) shop. Only BAR-licensed facilities can sign the official Uber and Lyft vehicle inspection forms.
Free 100-point digital inspection · Written estimates · NAPA Gold 3-year / 36,000-mile warranty
📍 2695 CA-32, Chico, CA 95973 · Open Mon–Fri 7AM–5PM · Sat 8AM–5PM · Sun 9AM–5PM
2695 CA-32, Chico · (530) 826-4275 · ASE Master Tech
Buddy Rausch founded Tedious Auto Repair in Chico, CA in 2007 and has been serving Butte County for 18+ years. As an ASE Master Technician, Buddy personally oversees diagnostics and quality control on every vehicle. All content on this page reflects real procedures, OEM specifications, and cases seen in the shop. Learn more about Buddy →