RWC & Pre-purchase inspections

Whether you’re buying, selling, or preparing for a long journey, a thorough vehicle inspection is essential for safety and peace of mind. At Total Auto, we provide Roadworthy Certificates (RWC) and detailed vehicle inspections to ensure your car meets all safety requirements and is fit for the road. From identifying potential issues before purchase to checking your vehicle is road-trip ready, our experienced technicians help you avoid unexpected problems and keep you driving with confidence.

Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Safe for the Road

If you’re planning on selling or otherwise transferring ownership of a vehicle, you must first obtain a Roadworthy Certificate, issued by a licensed tester after a thorough inspection. The inspection ensures that the vehicle can be safely driven on Victorian roads.

When you’re looking at buying a secondhand vehicle, we would recommend bringing it in for a pre-purchase inspection. The pre-purchase inspection ensures that you know exactly what you’re buying, and helps you avoid any nasty surprises.

If you’re planning a trip out into the bush, or even just a long road trip, we’d strongly endorse bringing it in for a pre-trip inspection. Would you rather discover your timing belt is about to snap in a mechanic’s workshop where it can be fixed, or find out about it when it does snap out in the middle of nowhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

A Roadworthy Certificate is an official inspection report that confirms your vehicle meets the minimum safety standards required for use or sale in Victoria.

You need an RWC when selling a registered vehicle, re-registering a vehicle, or transferring ownership in Victoria.

A vehicle inspection typically covers brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, windscreen, seatbelts, and other key safety components.

A pre-purchase inspection is a detailed check of a used vehicle before you buy it, helping you identify hidden issues and avoid costly repairs.

A pre-trip inspection ensures your vehicle is safe and reliable before long journeys, helping to prevent breakdowns and unexpected mechanical failures on the road.

Why Get an RWC & Pre-Purchase Inspection

A Roadworthy Certificate and pre-purchase inspection are essential for ensuring a vehicle is safe, reliable, and worth your investment. An RWC confirms that a vehicle meets the minimum safety standards required for use or transfer on Victorian roads, giving buyers and sellers confidence in its condition. A pre-purchase inspection goes even further by identifying potential mechanical issues, hidden damage, or upcoming repairs before you commit to buying. Together, these inspections help protect you from unexpected costs, ensure road safety, and give you complete peace of mind when buying, selling, or transferring a vehicle.

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