You’re selling a registered car
The seller must provide an RWC in Victoria.
Car servicesVictoria (VicRoads)
Roadworthy
certificate
In Victoria you need a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) to sell a registered car or re-register one. We do a pre-roadworthy check at your place, fix what’s needed on the spot and get your RWC sorted with minimum fuss.
Pre-checkAt your place
Certificate[LVT licence no.]
Valid for30 days
About this service
What a roadworthy is — and isn’t
A Roadworthy Certificate confirms a vehicle is safe enough for road use at the time of inspection. It covers safety items — brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seatbelts, windscreen and body rust — not the general mechanical condition of the car.
In Victoria, an RWC can only be issued by a Licensed Vehicle Tester at an approved testing premises. We come to you for a pre-roadworthy inspection and repairs, and [the certificate is issued at our Truganina workshop / by our partner LVT — confirm before publishing].
Car services · Roadworthy Certificate (RWC)
You need an RWC when
Re-registering an unregistered car
Required before the car can be registered again.
Clearing a defect notice
Needed to clear certain defect notices.
Transferring a car from interstate
Required to register it in Victoria.
What you get
What’s checked
- Tyres, wheels and tread depth
- Brakes, steering and suspension
- Lights, indicators and horn
- Windscreen, wipers and washers
- Seats and seatbelts
- Body and chassis for rust or damage
- Exhaust, engine and driveline for leaks or excessive smoke
Good to know: An RWC is a safety check, not a full mechanical inspection. If you’re buying a car, book a Pre-purchase Inspection as well.
Before we arrive
What we need from you
- The car’s registration papers or VIN
- Driver’s licence of the person booking
- The car clean enough to inspect (especially under the bonnet and boot)
- Time to fix any failed items — most can be repaired on the spot
Pricing
Clear, fixed prices
Pick an option to update the estimate in the booking form. Final price confirmed before work starts.
How it works
Three simple steps
Book and tell us where
Give us the address and a time — daylight is best for inspections.
A thorough inspection
Your mechanic works through every item on the checklist, with photos.
A clear written report
You get a plain-English report with priorities, the same day.
FAQ
Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) questions
How long is a roadworthy certificate valid in Victoria?
For selling or transferring registration, an RWC is valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Can a roadworthy be done at my home?
In Victoria the certificate itself must be issued by a Licensed Vehicle Tester at an approved premises. We do the pre-roadworthy inspection and repairs at your place to make that step quick and pass first time.
What are the most common reasons a car fails?
Worn tyres, blown globes, cracked windscreens, worn wiper blades, brake issues, oil leaks and rust.