Gander Automotive · Carrum Downs
Roadworthy Certificates in Carrum Downs
Fast, thorough roadworthy inspections for Carrum Downs drivers. A short drive up the Frankston-Dandenong Road to our workshop.
Carrum Downs is a ten minute drive from our Frankston workshop, straight up the Frankston-Dandenong Road. Between the industrial estate and the housing around Ballarto Road, we see plenty of Carrum Downs vehicles that need a roadworthy: cars being sold, utes and vans changing hands, and vehicles coming back onto the road after time off registration.
A roadworthy certificate (RWC) is a safety check, not a service, but the two often go together. We inspect brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, wipers and the body for the things that make a car safe and legal to drive in Victoria. If something fails, we tell you exactly what it is and what it costs to put right, so there are no surprises.
Selling a car, buying one privately, or bringing a vehicle back onto the road? Book the roadworthy with us and we will turn it around quickly.
Why choose us
Why Carrum Downs drivers choose Gander Automotive
- Ten minutes from Carrum Downs
- A straight run up the Frankston-Dandenong Road to our workshop at 16 Tooyal Street, Frankston.
- Roadworthy done properly
- A full VIC safety inspection of brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights and body, by qualified mechanics.
- Clear on any fails
- If your car does not pass, we show you what failed and quote the repair. No vague answers.
- Sales and re-registration ready
- Ideal for selling, buying privately or bringing a vehicle back onto the road after time unregistered.
A roadworthy inspection checks the parts of your car that keep it safe: brakes, tyres and wheels, steering and suspension, lights and indicators, windscreen and wipers, seatbelts and the structure of the body. It is a legal requirement when you sell a car or re-register one in Victoria.
If your car passes, you get the certificate. If it does not, we give you a list of exactly what needs attention and a quote to fix it, and we can carry out the repairs and re-check so it is all handled in one place.
FAQs
Roadworthy Certificates in Carrum Downs
- How long does a roadworthy inspection take?
- Most inspections are done the same day. If we find items that need repair before it can pass, we will quote them and let you know the timing.
- What happens if my car fails the roadworthy?
- We give you a clear list of what failed and a quote to repair it. Once the work is done we re-check the car and issue the certificate.
- Do I need a roadworthy to sell my car?
- In Victoria, yes. You need a valid RWC to transfer registration when you sell a registered vehicle, with limited exceptions.
- How far are you from Carrum Downs?
- About ten minutes up the Frankston-Dandenong Road. Our workshop is at 16 Tooyal Street, Frankston.