VicRoads Roadworthy Inspections in Frankston
As a fully licensed VicRoads Roadworthy Inspection Station, we provide detailed inspections that meet all Victorian safety standards, giving you peace of mind before you buy, sell, or re-register your vehicle.
Our Roadworthy Inspection Process
At Gander Automotive, every roadworthy follows a detailed step-by-step inspection process designed to ensure safety and compliance. Once your vehicle passes inspection, you’ll receive your roadworthy certificate valid for 30 days from the date of issue.
Services We Provide
- Brake & Tyre Check
- We assess wear levels and functionality to make sure your car can stop safely.
- Suspension & Steering
- We inspect for proper alignment, control, and road comfort.
- Lights & Indicators
- Our team verifies that all lights operate correctly and meet visibility standards.
- Windscreen & Mirrors
- We ensure clear vision and structural integrity.
- Seatbelts & Safety Systems
- Every component is checked for security and reliability.
What's involved
Roadworthy inspections for Frankston and the Peninsula
When you need a certificate
In Victoria you need a Roadworthy Certificate to sell a registered vehicle, to re-register a vehicle that has been off the road, and to clear a defect notice. It is issued by a licensed vehicle tester and confirms the car met the minimum safety standard on the day it was inspected. It is not a statement about mechanical condition or reliability. A car can pass a roadworthy and still be due for a service.
What gets inspected
The inspection follows the published Victorian standard and covers the things that keep a car safe on the road: brakes, steering and suspension, tyres and wheels, seatbelts, lights and reflectors, windscreen and wipers, the exhaust and body structure, and anything affecting the driver's control or visibility. We inspect against that standard rather than a house checklist, so there are no surprises about what counts.
If it doesn't pass first time
Plenty don't, and it is usually something small: a worn tyre, a blown globe, a wiper blade past its best. If your car fails, we will show you exactly what didn't meet the standard and what is needed to put it right. You are free to have that work done wherever you like; there is no obligation to have us do it. Bring the car back within the allowed period and we will re-inspect the items that failed rather than starting again.
What to bring and how long it takes
Bring the car with a reasonable amount of fuel, the spare wheel and jack if it came with one, and the registration details. Allow a couple of hours, and we will let you know when you book if your vehicle needs longer. If we notice something that isn't a roadworthy item but is worth knowing about, we will mention it and leave the decision with you.
A roadworthy is not a service
The two get confused often enough to be worth separating. A roadworthy checks the car against a minimum safety standard at a point in time. A service follows the manufacturer's maintenance schedule and is about keeping the car reliable. A car can pass a roadworthy while being overdue for an oil change, and a freshly serviced car can fail one on a worn tyre. If you are due for both, book them together and we will do them in the one visit.
Book before you list the car
If you are selling, it is worth getting the inspection done before the car goes online rather than after you have found a buyer. That gives you time to sort out anything needing attention without a sale hanging on it. We are on Tooyal Street in Frankston, close to the Nepean Highway and convenient to Seaford, Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Mount Eliza and Mornington. Call (03) 8760 0019 or book online.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) confirms that a vehicle meets the minimum safety standards required to be driven on Victorian roads. It focuses on key safety items such as tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, lights and the vehicle structure.
In Victoria, a Roadworthy Certificate is generally required when selling a vehicle, transferring registration to a new owner, or re-registering an unregistered vehicle. Requirements are set by VicRoads.
A roadworthy inspection looks at safety-related components only. This typically includes tyres and wheels, braking system, steering and suspension, lights, windscreen and wipers, seatbelts, vehicle structure and other safety items required under Victorian regulations.
No. A roadworthy inspection is not a full mechanical inspection or guarantee of future reliability. It confirms the vehicle meets minimum safety standards at the time of inspection only.
If your vehicle doesn’t meet the required standards, you’ll receive a report outlining what needs to be repaired. Once those items are fixed, the vehicle can be re-inspected to confirm compliance.
In Victoria, a Roadworthy Certificate is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued for registration or transfer purposes.
Yes. If repairs are required, they can usually be completed at the inspection workshop or another repairer of your choice before returning for re-inspection.
Inspection times vary depending on the vehicle and workshop availability, but most inspections are completed within a standard booking period. The workshop can confirm timing when you book.
Where we work
Roadworthy across Frankston and the Peninsula
Other things we can help with
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