Most inspections take between 45 minutes and 90 minutes, depending on vehicle type and condition. You may need to leave your vehicle with us longer depending on how busy the workshop is on the day you are getting inspected. Please check timing with us when you book.
If issues are identified, repairs will need to be completed before certification can be issued.
If your vehicle does not meet minimum safety standards, you will receive a list of required repairs.
You typically have 14 days to complete the repairs and return for a re-inspection. If repairs are not completed within that timeframe, a full inspection may be required again.
This is one of the most misunderstood areas in vehicle sales.
An RWC does not guarantee that the vehicle is mechanically sound or free from future repair costs. It simply confirms that it meets minimum safety standards required by law.
Anyone buying a used vehicle should consider a pre-purchase inspection in addition to confirming a valid Roadworthy Certificate.
Yes. In most cases, a current Roadworthy Certificate is required when selling or transferring registration of a vehicle in Victoria.
There are limited exceptions, such as transferring registration to a spouse or when selling unregistered.
Yes. If repairs are required, we provide a clear written quote before any work begins. Once completed, the vehicle can be re-inspected to finalise certification.
