Temby Auto Service is a VicRoads licensed roadworthy tester for passenger vehicles, 4 wheel drives, motorcycles and LPG vehicles - call us today!

In Victoria, getting a certificate of roadworthiness is mandatory before you can sell a vehicle. If you are selling a vehicle, you must provide a current roadworthy certificate to the buyer, unless the buyer is your spouse or a licensed motor vehicle trader. Sometimes a roadworthiness certificate is also needed to clear a vehicle defect notice.

You can buy or sell a vehicle without a roadworthy certificate, provided it is un-registered. However, before that vehicle can be re-registered the buyer will then need an RWC and this could impact the willingness of the potential buyer to proceed with the purchase. If you are the buyer in this situation you should be aware of the requirement and factor it in to your negotiations with the seller.

How do I get a roadworthy certificate in Victoria?

The vehicle must first pass a roadworthy inspection test before a certificate can be issued. Only licensed vehicle testers can issue RWC's. Temby Auto Service is a licensed vehicle testing station and a Vic Roads licensed roadworthy tester for passenger vehicles, 4 wheel drives and small trucks. 

A roadworthy inspection covers the basic safety related items, including:

Windscreen, and windows including front windscreen wipers and washers

Safety related items on the body, chassis or engine

In Melbourne and the rest of Victoria a roadworthy certificate will be valid for 30 days from its issue. It's important to note a roadworthiness inspection test is not a check of the overall reliability or condition of a vehicle. If you require a thorough check on the overall condition and reliability of the vehicle, then contact us at to ask about a fully comprehensive 150 point vehicle inspection.

For more information about roadworthiness certificates in Melbourne, Vic visit VicRoads or contact Temby Auto Service and ask about RWC for your vehicle.

Temby Auto Service can assit with your rego checks, rwc, defect clearances, LPG vehicle 10 yr testing and more. Give us a call to disccus your needs.

Roadworthy Certificates RWC Licensed Vehicle Tester here in Eltham

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 20th of December and reopening on Monday the 6th of January. Emergency contact phone number is 0404068809

We advise that the workshop will be closed over the Easter long weekend reopening on Tuesday the 11th of April

We also advise that we will be closed Tuesday the 25th of April for ANZAC Day reopening Wednesday the 26th of April.

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 29th of September. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We wish to advise that we will be closed on Monday the 6th of November and Tuesday the 7th of November. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Temby Auto Service take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Temby Auto offers a one stop solution to all your car needs . We fix everything properly and test our repairs before you drive away safely. We get it right with great pride and care. 

Conveniently located in Eltham, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

Temby Auto Service have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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