Car roadworthy certificate (car RWC), Thomastown

IBM Auto Mechanic inspects cars, utes and vans for a Victorian Certificate of Roadworthiness at 21-23 Trawalla Ave, Thomastown, Monday to Saturday. The inspection covers wheels and tyres, steering, suspension, brakes, seats and seatbelts, lights and reflectors, windscreen and wipers, and the body and chassis. Pass, and our licensed vehicle tester issues the certificate on the spot. Fail, and you leave with a written report and a booked re-check.

When a car needs an RWC in Victoria

• Selling or transferring a registered car, ute or van
• Re-registering a vehicle that has lapsed, or bringing one in from interstate
• Clearing a defect notice

A Victorian roadworthy certificate is valid for 30 days from issue. Book the inspection close to the transfer date so the certificate is still current when the paperwork is lodged.

What the car inspection covers

• Wheels and tyres
• Steering, suspension and braking systems
• Seats and seatbelts
• Lights and reflectors
• Windscreen and windows, including front wipers and washers
• Vehicle structure, body and chassis
• Other safety-related items on the body, chassis or engine

What fails cars most often

• Tyres below the tread minimum or with damage
• Brake pads and discs below minimum
• Globes, number-plate lights and indicator lenses
• Windscreen chips or cracks in the wiper sweep
• Worn suspension bushes and ball joints
• Oil leaks and exhaust leaks

What to bring

• The car with its registration details, or the VIN and papers for an unregistered or interstate vehicle
• Any previous rejection report
• Allow the booked time on site. Most car inspections take under an hour.

If the car fails

The report lists each failed item. Have the repairs done here or elsewhere, and bring the car back to the same tester inside the seven-day re-test window so only the failed items are re-inspected.

Price and turnaround

Ask for the price when you book. Same-day certificates are the norm for cars; common fails such as globes, wipers and tyres are usually fixed on the spot.

Near you: the workshop is in Thomastown, a short drive from Epping, Lalor, Campbellfield, Somerton, Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, Craigieburn and the rest of northern Melbourne. Areas we serve.