MG Roadworthy Inspection Brisbane
MG Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane – What to Know I inspected this MG ZS in Underwood today. Passed without any issues. MGs are relatively new to the Australian used car market – most are only now being sold by their first owners, and many are still under manufacturer warranty. But I’m starting to see more […]
Nissan X-Trail Roadworthy Brisbane
Nissan X-Trail Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane – What to Check I inspected this Nissan X-Trail in Capalaba today. The X-Trail is one of the most popular SUVs in Australia and I see them regularly. They’re decent cars overall, but they have a few common weak points that are worth checking before you book your roadworthy. […]
Toyota Corolla Roadworthy Brisbane
Toyota Corolla Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane I inspected this Toyota Corolla in Hemmant today. Passed without a single issue. No surprises there – if I had to pick the one car that causes me the least trouble during roadworthy inspections, it would be the Corolla. The most reliable car I inspect After over 10,000 inspections, […]
Mazda 3 Roadworthy Brisbane
Mazda 3 Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane – What to Check I inspected this older Mazda 3 in Forest Lake today. The owner had just moved to Queensland from Victoria and needed a roadworthy to register it here. He was relieved when it passed without any issues – he’d been worried about the interstate transfer process. […]
Do New Cars Need Roadworthy QLD
Do Brand New or Near-New Cars Need a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this near-new Land Rover Discovery in Carindale today. The owner had bought it in NSW and needed a Queensland roadworthy to register it here. She asked me beforehand whether a near-new car still needs an inspection. The answer is yes. If […]
Selling Motorcycle Get Roadworthy First
Selling Your Motorcycle? Get the Roadworthy Done Before You List It I inspected this Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX in Wynnum today. Passed without any issues. The owner had the roadworthy sorted before listing the bike for sale. Smart move – and it’s exactly how every motorcycle sale should work. Why motorcycle sellers should get the roadworthy […]
Motorhome Roadworthy QLD
Motorhome Roadworthy in Queensland – What You Need to Know I inspected this Fiat Ducato motorhome at a dealership in Stapylton today. Passed without any issues. But even the dealer had a question – how long is the roadworthy valid for? The answer is 2 months or 2,000km for a private sale, whichever comes first. […]
Pre-purchase Car Inspection Brisbane
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Brisbane – Is It Worth It? I was called out to inspect this Audi A5 in Bahrs Scrub recently. Beautiful car. Black on black, low kilometres, looked immaculate from the outside. The kind of car that makes you want to hand over the money on the spot. It had modifications that […]
Toyota Hilux Roadworthy Brisbane
Toyota HiLux Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane I inspected this Toyota HiLux at a workplace in Acacia Ridge today. Passed without any issues. No surprises there – HiLuxes are one of the most reliable vehicles I inspect. The HiLux is the second most popular vehicle in Australia and I see them constantly. After thousands of HiLux […]
Ford Ranger Roadworthy Brisbane
Ford Ranger Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane – What to Know I inspected this Ford Ranger Raptor in Tanah Merah today. It passed without any problems – a near new Raptor in excellent condition. The owner’s registration had lapsed for more than 3 months because he forgot to pay the renewal, so he needed a roadworthy […]
Tesla Roadworthy Inspection Brisbane
Tesla Roadworthy Inspection in Brisbane – What You Need to Know I inspected this Tesla Model Y in Lota today. Before I even started, the owner asked the question I hear from almost every Tesla owner – “have you ever inspected a Tesla before?” I’ve done over 10,000 inspections. Yes, I’ve inspected plenty of Teslas. […]
Get Roadworthy Before Listing Car For Sale
Get Your Roadworthy Before You List Your Car for Sale I inspected this Nissan 370Z in Ormeau today. The seller had already found a buyer, taken a deposit, and the buyer was on his way from Cairns to Brisbane to pick it up that evening. That’s a long drive. The car failed for a leaking […]
Single vs Double Seat Motorcycle QLD
Single Seat vs Double Seat Motorcycle Registration in Queensland I inspected this Honda CBR500 in Cornubia today. It passed, but not before a quick conversation about seating capacity. The bike had a seat cowl fitted instead of the pillion seat, giving it a sporty single-seat look. But it still had the rear pillion foot pegs […]
Cracked Car Window Roadworthy
Cracked Car Window – Will It Fail a Roadworthy in Queensland? I was asked to inspect a Chery in Coorparoo recently. Before I even started, the owner pointed at this window and asked “can it pass with that?” No. Not a chance. All windows must be intact Every window on the vehicle must be intact […]
Toyota Camry Roadworthy Engine Mount
Toyota Camry Roadworthy – The One Weak Point on an Otherwise Excellent Car I inspected this Toyota Camry in Chambers Flat today. It passed, but only after the owner had already replaced the top engine mount before booking. He knew about this issue because it’s the second Camry he’s owned and both had the […]
Register Dirt Bike Road Use QLD
Can You Register a Dirt Bike for Road Use in Queensland? I inspected this Yamaha WR450 in Redland Bay today. Near new, well looked after, passed without any issues. The WR450 is a factory road-legal dual sport bike – it comes with lights, mirrors, indicators, and a compliance plate straight from the factory. No problems […]
Removed Seats Mod Plate QLD
Removed Seats? You Need a Modification Plate in Queensland I inspected this Mercedes Sprinter in Alexandra Hills today. The owner was converting it and had removed the rear seats. Before I could complete the roadworthy, we needed to sort out the seating capacity with a modification plate. He did the right thing – got an […]
Leaking Shock Absorber Failed Roadworthy
Leaking Shock Absorber Failed Roadworthy – Mini Cooper S in Tarragindi I inspected this Mini Cooper S in Tarragindi today. The owner had clearly taken good care of it – clean, low kilometres, well presented. But it failed for a leaking front shock absorber. You can see the oil residue on the shock body in […]
Unattended Roadworthy Inspection
Unattended Roadworthy Inspection – How It Works I inspected this Hyundai in Manly today as an unattended inspection. The owner wasn’t home – she left the key under the mat, I did the inspection, sent the certificate to her email, put the key back, and left. She didn’t have to take time off, didn’t have […]
Test Drive Roadworthy Inspection
Is a Test Drive Part of a Roadworthy Inspection? I inspected this Holden Commodore SSV in Mount Warren Park today. Clean car, well looked after, passed without any problems. But the test drive question comes up constantly, so here’s everything you need to know. Yes, a test drive is mandatory for every roadworthy inspection in […]
Roadworthy At Work
Roadworthy at Work – Get Your Certificate Without Taking Time Off I inspected this Audi Q2 at the owner’s workplace in Loganholme today. She had recently bought the car from NSW and needed a Queensland roadworthy to register it here. But she couldn’t afford to take time off work to sit at a mechanic’s workshop. […]
Bought Motorcycle Without Roadworthy KTM
Bought a Motorcycle Without a Roadworthy – KTM 790 Adventure in Kingston I inspected this KTM 790 Adventure in Kingston today. The owner had just bought it with only 15,000km on the clock. No roadworthy. He was keen to get it sorted quickly so he could ride it over the long Easter weekend. It failed […]
Same Day Roadworthy Brisbane
Same Day Roadworthy in Brisbane – How to Book I inspected this near-new CFMoto MT800 in Wellington Point today. The owner booked online in the morning, I was there by the afternoon, and the bike passed without any issues. Certificate in his inbox before the end of the day. If you need a same day […]
ABS Warning Light Roadworthy
ABS Warning Light – Will My Car or Motorcycle Fail a Roadworthy? I inspected this BMW R1200GS Adventure in Darra today. Great bike, well looked after – but it failed. The ABS warning light stayed on during the test ride. That’s a fail, every time. Safety-related warning lights that stay on are a fail When […]
Windscreen Chip Crack Roadworthy QLD
Will a Chipped or Cracked Windscreen Fail a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this Volkswagen Golf in Crestmead today. The owner called me beforehand worried about a small chip in the windscreen. It turned out to be minor and well outside the driver’s line of sight – no problem. But windscreen damage is one of […]
Mobile vs Workshop Roadworthy
Mobile vs Workshop Roadworthy – What’s the Difference? I inspected this Toyota Kluger in Highgate Hill today – passed without any issues. The owner told me she’d originally planned to take it to a local workshop but booked a mobile inspection instead after reading some horror stories online. She made the right call, and here’s […]
Engine Mounts Roadworthy Fail Mitsubishi
Engine Mounts – A Common Roadworthy Fail Point on Mitsubishi Lancers I inspected this Mitsubishi Lancer in Meadowbrook today. The engine mounts were fine on this one and it passed. But if you’re selling a Mitsubishi Lancer – or any Mitsubishi for that matter – engine mounts are the first thing I check because they […]
Worn Rear Brake Pads Landcruiser Roadworthy
Mechanic Replaced Front Brakes But Missed the Rears – Failed Roadworthy I inspected this Toyota LandCruiser in Mount Gravatt today. The owner told me it had just been at a mechanic who replaced the front brake pads and said everything else was fine. It wasn’t. When I checked the rear brakes, there was zero friction […]
Window Tint Roadworthy QLD
Window Tint Roadworthy Rules in Queensland I inspected this Honda City in Logan Central today. It had a light window tint applied – perfect for blocking the Queensland sun while still maintaining good visibility in dark conditions. No issues at all. But window tint is a topic that comes up constantly, so here’s what you […]
What Is A Safety Certificate QLD
What Is a Safety Certificate in Queensland? I did an unattended inspection on this Ford Ranger in Springwood today. The owner booked online, left the key in a secure spot, and went to work. I inspected the car, it passed, and he received the electronic safety certificate by email while sitting at his desk. He […]
Do Electric Cars Need Roadworthy QLD
Do Electric Cars Need a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this Tesla Model 3 in Slacks Creek today. It failed for a cracked front control arm bush – you can see the damaged bush in the second photo. The owner was surprised because the car is relatively new and has only 39000 km. But electric […]
Does Camper Trailer Need Roadworthy QLD
Does My Camper Trailer Need a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this camper trailer in Cleveland today. It passed without any issues – the owner had clearly looked after it. But before booking, he wasn’t sure whether a camper trailer even needed a roadworthy. Here’s the answer. Same rules as any trailer – over 750kg […]
Does Boat Trailer Need Roadworthy QLD
Does My Boat Trailer Need a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this boat trailer in Wellington Point today. The owner wasn’t sure whether his trailer actually needed a roadworthy or not. It’s a common question from boat owners, so here’s the full answer. Only if the ATM is over 750kg Your boat trailer needs a […]
Check Motorcycle Before Roadworthy
How to Check Your Motorcycle Before a Roadworthy Inspection I inspected this Kawasaki Ninja 250 in Rochedale South today. Unfortunately this one didn’t pass. It failed for leaking fork seals, front brake disc and pads contaminated with fork oil, a brake light that was stuck permanently on because the front brake lever wasn’t returning fully […]
Leaking Fork Seals Motorcycle Roadworthy
Leaking Fork Seals – Will My Motorcycle Fail the Roadworthy? I inspected a Yamaha MT-03 in Daisy Hill today. The bike only had 20,000km on the clock but the fork seals were leaking. That’s a fail. The owner was surprised – he thought 20,000km was too early for fork seal problems. But the cause wasn’t […]
Do Scooters Mopeds Need Roadworthy QLD
Do Scooters and Mopeds Need a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this Kymco Agility 50 in Thornlands today. The owner wasn’t sure whether her little scooter actually needed a roadworthy or not. The answer is simple – yes it does, same as any other motorcycle. If it’s registered, it needs a roadworthy Any registered scooter […]
Motorcycle Tyre Tread Depth Roadworthy QLD
Motorcycle Tyre Tread Depth for Roadworthy in Queensland I inspected this Yamaha MT-09 in Sunnybank today. Tyres were fine on this one, but worn tyres are one of the most common reasons motorcycles fail a roadworthy. Here’s what you need to know. The minimum is 1.5mm The legal minimum tyre tread depth for a motorcycle […]
Sell Motorcycle Without Roadworthy QLD
Can I Sell My Motorcycle Without a Roadworthy in Queensland? I inspected this Kawasaki H2 in Ormeau today – the owner was selling it and had the roadworthy sorted before listing. Smart move. But not every seller does this, so here’s what the rules are. Registered motorcycle – you must provide a roadworthy If your […]
Register Interstate Car In Queensland
How to Register an Interstate Car in Queensland I inspected this Mitsubishi Triton in Archerfield today for someone who had just moved to Queensland from Victoria. He’d done the right thing and booked the roadworthy within his first week. But he wasn’t sure what to do next. Here’s the full process. You have 14 days […]
How To Transfer Vehicle Registration QLD
How to Transfer Car, Motorcycle or Trailer Registration in Queensland I inspected this SYM moped scooter in Loganholme today and walked the seller through the transfer process after the inspection. It’s something I explain to customers regularly, so here’s the full rundown on how to transfer vehicle registration in Queensland. Step 1 – Get a […]
Roadworthy Inspection Cost QLD
How Much Does a Roadworthy Inspection Cost in Queensland? I was inspecting this Mercedes Sprinter in Alexandra Hills today and thought this would be a good time to explain how roadworthy pricing actually works in Queensland – because it’s not as straightforward as most people think. The government sets the inspection fee In Queensland, the […]
Do I Need Roadworthy For Rego Renewal QLD
Do I Need a Roadworthy for Registration Renewal QLD? I was inspecting this Hyundai i30 in Shailer Park today and the owner asked whether she needed a roadworthy just because her registration was coming up for renewal. The answer is no – but there are situations where you do need one, and they’re easy to […]
Can I Sell Car Without Roadworthy QLD
Can I Sell My Car Without a Roadworthy in QLD? This comes up constantly. I was doing an inspection on this Kia in Birkdale today and the owner mentioned he’d almost sold the car without getting a roadworthy first. Glad he didn’t – here’s why. Registered car – no, you must provide a roadworthy If […]
How Long Does Roadworthy Inspection Take
How Long Does a Roadworthy Inspection Take? I get asked this all the time, usually by people who want to know if they need to take time off work or rearrange their day. Here’s the honest answer after doing this Volkswagen Golf in Moorooka today. About 30 minutes for most vehicles A standard roadworthy inspection […]
Buying Car Without Roadworthy
What Happens If You Buy a Car Without a Roadworthy? Last week I inspected a Ford Ranger in Yatala. The owner was a young man who had recently bought the car without a roadworthy certificate. He’d been told by the seller that the car would pass with flying colours. It didn’t. What the inspection found […]
Can I Get Roadworthy Certificate Online QLD
Can I Get a Roadworthy Certificate Online in Queensland? I was inspecting this Hyundai in Victoria Point today and the owner asked me a question I hear surprisingly often – can you just get a roadworthy certificate online without the physical inspection? No. You can’t. Here’s how it actually works. You can book online – […]
Motorcycle Fairing Damage Roadworthy
Can a Motorcycle Pass a Roadworthy With Damaged Fairings? I inspected a Suzuki GSX650F in Oxley today. The owner called me beforehand to ask whether his bike could pass with some minor fairing damage. It’s a question I get fairly often from motorcycle owners, so here’s the straightforward answer. Heading (H2): Damaged fairings – usually […]
How Long Does Roadworthy Last QLD
How Long Does a Roadworthy Certificate Last in Queensland? Quick one today after inspecting this Haval in Cleveland. The owner asked how long the certificate stays valid – it’s one of the most common questions I get. Private sellers – 2 months or 2,000km If you’re a private seller, your roadworthy certificate (safety certificate) is […]
COI vs Roadworthy Difference QLD
COI vs Roadworthy – What’s the Difference in Queensland? I did a COI inspection on this Mercedes-Benz in Birkdale today. The owner drives for a ride share platform and needed his certificate of inspection renewed. He asked me a question I hear a lot – what’s actually the difference between a COI and a […]
What If Vehicle Fails Roadworthy
What Happens If Your Vehicle Fails the Roadworthy Inspection? I did an inspection on this Mazda BT-50 in Redland Bay today, which is a good opportunity to cover one of the most common questions I get asked: what happens if your vehicle fails the roadworthy and you can’t get it fixed within 14 days? The […]
Can You Drive Without Roadworthy Qld
Can You Drive Without a Roadworthy Certificate in Queensland? This is a question I get asked regularly, usually by people who’ve just bought a car or are about to sell one. The answer depends on your situation. If your vehicle is registered in Queensland – yes, you can drive it As long as your vehicle […]
Modified Holden Hz Failed Roadworthy
Modified Holden HZ Failed Roadworthy – Loganholme I inspected a 1979 Holden HZ in Loganholme today. The engine bay had clearly received a lot of attention – heavily modified, supercharger installed, fuel system converted from carburettor to EFI. Someone had spent serious time and money making this car fast and loud. Unfortunately, that’s where the […]
Can You Do Roadworthy In The Rain
Can You Do a Roadworthy Inspection in the Rain? This is one of the most common questions I get, especially during Brisbane’s wet season. I was out in Mount Gravatt East today and this photo pretty much sums it up – wet roads, grey skies, and a roadworthy to do. So can I do a […]
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, […]
