Service · For Uber, Lyft and TLC drivers
Toyota service for drivers who work in their car
A rideshare Toyota racks up miles fast. The maintenance has to keep up, and every hour in the shop is an hour without fares. This is how we plan service around that.
Why app driving can fall under special operating conditions
Toyota maintenance schedules add extra service for special operating conditions, and taxi use is one of them. A shift in Manhattan traffic, with stop-and-go driving and long idling, may fit that description. Check the Warranty & Maintenance Guide for your model to be sure.
Under those conditions, Toyota calls for the oil and filter to be changed at 5,000 miles or six months, instead of the normal interval. That is why we recommend servicing rideshare cars every 5,000 miles.
What to check, and when
Our service calculator shows what your model needs at its current mileage, with our current prices.
- Oil and filter: change them every 5,000 miles, Toyota's interval for taxi use.
- Tire rotation: every 5,000 miles. Rotating your tires helps them wear evenly and last longer.
- Brakes: we inspect them every 5,000 miles, while the wheels are off for the tire rotation. Stop-and-go city driving wears down brake pads faster.
- Alignment: have it checked if you hit a bad pothole or notice the car pulling to one side.
- Cabin and engine air filters: replace them every 30,000 miles, or sooner if you drive in dusty conditions or put heavy miles on the car.
TLC and NY State inspections
For-hire vehicles such as Uber and Lyft cars are inspected by the TLC every two years at its Woodside facility in Queens. Yellow cabs are inspected three times a year, and the first of those inspections is done at any NYS DMV inspection station.
Either way, the TLC tests brakes, seatbelts, lights, suspension components and emissions systems. You can check several of these yourself before you go. For vehicles with TLC plates, our NY State inspection is $1.
Service that fits your shift
Service is open Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM and Saturday from 7 AM to 5 PM, so you can come in before or after your shift. Book online and let us know you drive for a rideshare app.