You are required to ensure that your vehicle complies with all laws and regulations regarding vehicle safety, condition, and operation. Regulations vary depending on your location, and we expect you to remain in compliance with local mandates, including any seasonal car requirements.
We advise that you get a mechanical and safety inspection at least once per year to ensure your car is safe to operate. An inspection will include a check of your car’s most critical safety components, including brakes, steering components, tires, and lights.
A vehicle inspection typically last 30 minutes or less. If you’re asked by Turo to get your car inspected, simply download the Turo inspection form, schedule an inspection with an ASE-certified mechanic, and send the form to us here once completed. Review our inspection process for more information and download an inspection form here.
Below is a list of what a typical vehicle inspection includes:
- Visual overview and legal registration requirements
- Certificate of registration
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- License plate(s) decal
- Brake tests
- Parking brake
- Service brake
- Exhaust system
- Exhaust system components/muffler
- Visible blue or black smoke
- Steering and suspension
- Steering wheel and box
- Suspension/front end
- Springs
- Shocks
- Vehicle height
- Horn
- Sound horn to test for adequate signal
- The horn must be securely fastened to the vehicle
- Glazing, glass, and windshield wipers
- Windshield
- Windshield wipers and washer
- Windows
- Tint
- Engine and powertrain
- Engine, including all subcomponents
- Cooling system
- Lubrication system
- Electrical and electronic management systems
- Transmission, including clutch, torque converter, and similar components
- All fluids and lubricants
- Visibility and lighting devices
- Head light aim
- Hazard lights, directionals/stop/reverse lights, and license plate light(s)
- Reflectors
- Rear view mirror
- Mirrors (general)
- Tires and wheels
- Bumper, fenders, and fuel tank
- Bumpers
- Fenders
- Floor pans
- Fuel tank, and fuel cap
- Vehicle frame or unibody
- Seat belts and airbags
- Body, including all seals and panels
Failure to maintain your car may make your car subject to removal from the marketplace. You are responsible for all costs resulting from failing to properly maintain your car. In addition, we encourage you to review this article for information about vehicle misrepresentation and this article for information regarding material misrepresentation, which should assist you with complying with all Turo policies regarding safety and representation.