# Maintenance requirements

> Vehicle maintenance requirements     Your safety and that of your guests is our top concern. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;ve set the following vehicle maintenan...

Source: https://help.turo.com/en_us/maintenance-requirements-ryNmIVxNc

Last updated: 2026-04-21T21:06:39.165Z

#### Turo sets conditions for keeping your vehicle in good working order and has measures in place if maintenance standards aren’t met. 

## Vehicle maintenance requirements

Turo requires you to follow the laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area. You must maintain your vehicle for every trip following the guidelines issued in our maintenance checklist. View the checklist for [US (English](https://support-resources.turo.com/maintenance/Required%20maintenance%20inspection%20checklist%20-%20US.pdf)),  [Canada (English](https://support-resources.turo.com/maintenance/Required%20maintenance%20inspection%20checklist%20-%20Canada.pdf)), or [Canada (French)](https://support-resources.turo.com/maintenance/Required%20maintenance%20inspection%20checklist%20-%20French.pdf). 

*   **US hosts:** Must get an [annual vehicle safety inspection](https://help.turo.com/annual-vehicle-safety-inspections-ByJmUVg4c)
*   **Canada** **hosts**: Must get an [annual vehicle safety inspection](https://help.turo.com/annual-vehicle-safety-inspections-ByJmUVg4c)
*   **UK hosts:** Must confirm annual vehicle servicing and pass the MOT test where required. In addition, listed vehicles older than 12 years and/ or with more than 130,000 miles must undergo a full service annually to stay on the platform.

## Maintenance failures

Turo may take the following actions if you fail to properly maintain your vehicle:

*   Cancel booked trips and unlist your vehicle if we learn you haven’t followed winter safety requirements in effect in your area 
*   Charge a $100\* violation fee and/or withhold earnings for the impacted trip if we learn you haven’t maintained your vehicle or are in violation of state or local regulations, (e.g., failure to register, inspect, or insure the vehicle, failure to repair lights, turn signals, or other safety equipment, etc.); we regard these kinds of issues as [vehicle misrepresentation](https://help.turo.com/vehicle-misrepresentation-SkLQ84eNc)
*   Charge **hosts in the US** a $100\* violation fee plus a roadside fee of $350\* if roadside assistance is dispatched because you failed to follow Turo’s maintenance requirements for listing your vehicle; disregarded laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area; or due to vehicle wear and tear
*   Charge **hosts in Canada** a roadside fee up to $400\* plus a 3% Turo administrative fee if roadside assistance is dispatched because you failed to follow Turo’s maintenance requirements for listing your vehicle; disregarded laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area; or due to vehicle wear and tear
*   Charge **hosts in the UK** a roadside fee of up to £500 if roadside assistance is dispatched because you failed to follow Turo’s maintenance requirements for listing your vehicle or disregarded laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area
*   Charge **hosts in Australia** a $100\* violation fee plus a $250\* roadside fee if roadside assistance is dispatched because you failed to follow Turo’s maintenance requirements for listing your vehicle; disregarded laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area; or due to vehicle wear and tear
*   Charge **hosts in France** a $200\* Turo administrative fee if roadside assistance is dispatched because you failed to follow Turo’s maintenance requirements for listing your vehicle or disregarded laws and regulations for vehicle safety, condition, and operation in your area
*   Place your account under review and potentially remove you from the platform if we find tire maintenance issues, such as bald tires 
*   Unlist your vehicle if it hasn’t been properly maintained
*   Void your protection if a maintenance issue is the cause of a damage claim

\* Amounts are in A$ for Australia, CA$ for Canada, € in France, and £ for the United Kingdom. They’re in US$ for the United States and its territories.

**You may also find these helpful:**

*   [Relisting a vehicle](https://help.turo.com/relisting-a-vehicle-SyX3SVx4c)
*   [Vehicle misrepresentation](https://help.turo.com/vehicle-misrepresentation-SkLQ84eNc)
