At Garage Apex, we specialise in providing same day Roadworthy Certificates (RWC) in Epping. As a Licensed Vehicle Tester with over 20 years of experience in automotive, we ensure your car meets all safety and compliance standards.
Our expert team completes roadworthy inspections in just 2 hours, offering fast and reliable service for all vehicle types. With a reputation built on inspecting over 650 vehicles a year, we’re proud to be the go to RWC Centre in Melbourne’s Northern Suburbs.
As a family owned and operated business, we’re committed to delivering honest, efficient, and professional service. Whether you’re selling, registering, or transferring your car, trust us for your roadworthy needs.
Book your appointment with us and choose the option that suits you best. You can wait 2 hours while we complete your inspection or drop off your car and pick it up later.
Our skilled mechanics inspect all key safety items needed to pass the inspection. This includes items like brakes, tyres, lights, seat belts, and wipers to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy.
Once we’ve completed the inspection, you’ll receive a detailed report explaining the outcome. If we find defects, we’ll chat with you about the repairs needed before we can issue your certificate.
Once we’ve completed the necessary repairs, we’ll issue your roadworthy certificate. If the repairs are done by another repairer, a reinspection will be required before we can issue the certificate.
After your car successfully passes the inspection, we promptly issue your roadworthy certificate. This confirms that your vehicle meets all safety standards and is safe to be on the road.
Once you have your roadworthy certificate, you can register or transfer the vehicle’s registration. We’re regularly at VicRoads and can handle all the paperwork for you, ensuring your vehicle is fully registered and ready for pickup.
Typically in Melbourne, the cost for a Roadworthy Certificate is $250 for cars, with an additional $50 for 4WD vehicles. If your vehicle has any outstanding issues, you should consider the additional repair costs and time required for repairs.
If you use the same roadworthy centre for both inspection and repairs, you generally won’t be charged for a reinspection. However, if repairs are performed elsewhere, a reinspection fee will usually apply. To save on time and reinspection costs, it is often advisable to use the same centre for both inspection and repair work.
In Victoria, you generally cannot sell a registered car without a valid Roadworthy Certificate (RWC). The seller is responsible for providing a current RWC to the buyer at the time of sale. However, there are exceptions, such as selling to a licensed motor car trader or selling an unregistered vehicle. If you are selling an unregistered vehicle, the number plates must be removed, and the buyer will need to obtain the RWC to register the vehicle.
A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) in Victoria is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. If the vehicle does not pass inspection, you have 14 days to complete the necessary repairs and return for a re-inspection. Getting the RWC before listing your car for sale makes it more attractive to buyers and shows you’re proactive. It also helps you know the full cost of selling your car, especially if repairs are needed to make it roadworthy.
To get a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) in Victoria, you need to book an inspection with a Licensed Vehicle Tester (LVT). During the inspection, key safety components of the vehicle are checked. If your car passes, the LVT will issue the certificate, which is valid for 30 days. If the vehicle fails, you’ll receive a list of repairs needed, and you have 14 days to fix them and return for a re-inspection.
The roadworthy centre is generally a mechanic or repairer, and they will often offer to complete the necessary repairs for you. If you choose to have the repairs done there, you won’t incur an additional re-inspection cost. However, if you take the car elsewhere for repairs, you may need to pay for the re-inspection upon returning.
A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) inspection in Victoria typically takes around 2 hours, depending on the condition of the vehicle. If repairs are needed, the process will take longer, especially if parts need to be ordered.
Opting to use the same centre for repairs can expedite the process, as you won’t need to organise moving the car between different locations or book a separate re-inspection with the roadworthy tester. For a straightforward inspection with no issues, expect it to be completed within 2 hours.
