Vehicle inspection is a very important aspect of vehicle maintenance. As a vehicle owner, you have this responsibility to ensure that your vehicle is well maintained and safe to be driven on the road. We all take our vehicle to inspection at some point in time. But, do we really do this frequently or we wait for the last minute and take the vehicle to the inspection only when a problem arises. Well in most of the states, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has rules set in place for vehicle inspection. Every vehicle that is more than three years old needs to undergo an inspection and when cleared is awarded a roadworthy Dandenong certificate.
What is a roadworthy certificate?
A roadworthy certificate Dandenong certificate is proof that your vehicle is safe to be driven on the road. The inspection is performed by a licensed mechanic only. The mechanic inspects various checkpoints of the vehicle and offers a roadworthy clearance only if everything is found in a safe condition. The roadworthy certificate is one of the key documents that you will need while buying or selling a used car. It is also important for the registration and name transfer process.
When do I need to send my vehicle for an inspection?
The roadworthy certificate Dandenong lasts for a period of 60 days. A grace period of 21 days is awarded in case you fail to renew the certificate before its expiration. It is important to notice that the roadworthy certificate must be latest and the issue date must not be more than 30 days of you applying for a renewal. The roadworthy certificates ensure that the vehicle will be in safe conditions to be driven for a period of 30 days. Beyond 30 days, the condition of the vehicle may change and there is no guarantee that the condition won’t become unsafe.
What is the cost of roadworthy certificate Dandenong?
Roadworthy certificate and inspection costs are not fixed. Depending upon the condition, age and other factors, the licensed mechanic would offer you an estimate. You must visit a licensed mechanic only to get a quote and the vehicle inspection.
What do they check in a vehicle inspection?
When you approach a licensed mechanic for vehicle inspection they will check your vehicle inside out. The inspection is thoroughly done to ensure that the vehicle is safe for the driver, fellow drivers as well as the pedestrians. Some key points checked during the inspection include:
- window, windshield and wipers
- brakes, steering and other controls
- suspension, tyres, etc.
- seatbelts, airbags and other safety gears
- seats, interior
- outer body for strength and any protruding structure
- fluids, engine, illumination, etc.
- lights including head, tail and indicators
Failed roadworthy test, what to do?
There are chances that you may not clear the vehicle inspection and denied a Roadworthy Dandenong certificate, In such a case, the mechanic would offer you a grace period of 7 days to repair the faults in your vehicle. You can get the repair work done and approach the authority again.
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