Roadworthy Inspections

Looking for a roadworthy inspection station? Your local Tyrepower store is a licensed inspection station and can issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles which pass the assessment. Whether you’re renewing the registration on an older car, selling a car and need a roadworthy certificate to complete the sale, or you’re thinking about buying a used car and want to check its current roadworthiness, we can help.

What’s a Roadworthy Certificate and When Do I Need One?

A roadworthy certificate is proof that a registered vehicle has passed a safety inspection to ensure it meets the minimum safety requirements and is safe to drive on public roads. Roadworthy certificates are required in all Australian states and territories, and there are several reasons why one is needed, such as:

• Registration renewal. If your vehicle is more than five years old, it will likely need a roadworthy certificate before registration is approved. You’ll also need a roadworthy certificate if you’re renewing the registration of a vehicle that’s been unregistered for any period.

• Selling a car. A roadworthy is required any time that ownership of a vehicle is transferred. This means you’ll need one when selling a car, or even when transferring ownership between family members.

• Clearing a vehicle defect or un-roadworthiness notice. If your car has been issued with a Vehicle Defect Notice or a Notice of Un-roadworthiness, you’ll need to obtain a roadworthy certificate to re-register it.

What’s Checked During A Roadworthy Inspection?

The roadworthy inspection covers the vehicle’s key components and safety features to ensure its roadworthiness and only covers major safety-related items, such as:

• Wheels and tyres (rims, tyre tread and depth, etc.)

• Steering, suspension and brakes

• Safety features (seats and seatbelts, mirrors, horn, etc.)

• Lights, light covers, indicators, etc.

• Windscreen and windows (including wipers and washers)

• Vehicle structure (body, chassis, etc.) and engine.

Roadworthy certificates can only be issued by licensed inspection stations and are valid for 6 months. This means you must register your vehicle within this time frame.