Cracked Control Arm Bushes Failed Roadworthy

Cracked Control Arm Bushes Failed Roadworthy – Mazda 3 in Alexandra Hills I inspected a Mazda 3 in Alexandra Hills today. It failed for cracked front lower control arm bushes. This is a fairly common fail point, especially on older vehicles, and most owners have no idea what a control arm bush even is until […]

Broken Headlight Mount Failed Roadworthy

Broken Headlight Mount Failed Roadworthy – Nissan Pathfinder in Capalaba A customer in Bulimba asked me today whether a slightly out-of-position bumper on his VW Golf would fail a roadworthy. The short answer is no – a bumper that’s slightly off won’t fail as long as it’s secure, not about to fall off, and doesn’t […]

Worn Brake Pads Failed Roadworthy – Mercedes 450 SEC in Burbank

Worn Brake Pads Failed Roadworthy – Mercedes in Burbank I inspected a Mercedes 450 SEC in Burbank this week. The owner mentioned he’d been hearing a strange noise when braking. When I checked the rear brakes, the reason was obvious. The rear left brake pads were completely worn down. The friction material was gone entirely […]

How to Prepare Your Car for a Roadworthy in Queensland

I’m Dom, a licensed Queensland roadworthy inspector with over 10,000 inspections completed. I see the same avoidable fails every single week. Cars that could have passed easily end up failing for things the owner could have checked in 5 minutes before booking. This guide covers the most common issues, some real examples from my work, […]