Wondering if your car is “roadworthy”? In Australia that means it meets the minimum safety standard for registration transfer or sale, not that it’s in perfect mechanical health.
Inspectors focus on the basics—tyres, brakes, lights, steering and suspension, windscreen and wipers, seatbelts, and structural integrity—plus things like leaks and obvious defects.
It’s not a deep-dive into engine condition or future reliability, so a passed roadworthy won’t guarantee trouble-free motoring.
Book a licensed tester in your state, fix any defects they list, and you’ll get a certificate once it’s up to scratch.
Prices vary by state and workshop, so budget a few hundred dollars and a touch of patience.
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