What is a Roadworthy Certificate?

When you register your brand new vehicle for the first time or before the transfer of ownership it must undergo vehicle inspection and by an authorized vehicle examiner. A vehicle has to conform to safety and emission regulations.

What is a Roadworthy Certificate?

An inspection for road-worthiness generally covers all items that are related to operability and safety including tires, steering and suspension systems, seat belts, lights, windows, windscreen, engine.

Therefore, a roadworthy certificate issued by a licensed tester is a certification that a vehicle meets the requirements and is fit for use on the roads.

New vehicles are manufactured to comply to a number of standards for road-worthiness  During the use a vehicle can be deteriorated or altered in some way that is becomes hazardous to the environment to the driver or other road and traffic participants. The owner in responsible for keeping the vehicle in good condition but sometimes issues can occur that the owner might not be aware of. This is why a vehicle has to pass a roadworthy inspection before transfer of ownership.

Roadworthy Certificate in Melbourne, Victoria – how to obtain one?

In Victoria a Roadworthy Certificate is required when a vehicle is sold or it is to be re-registered. A certificate of roadworthiness can only be issued by a licensed vehicle tester operating from a nominated garage or service station.

The Automotive Experts are licensed to issue Roadworthy Certificate in Melbourne, Victoria. All of the three workshops in Brunswick, Knoxfield and Hallam can carry out the vehicle inspection and issue the certificate.