Roadworthy Gold Coast - Certificates and Inspections

We provide Roadworthy Certificates for Cars and Trailers. If you're selling, transferring or re-registering your vehicle, you need a Safety Certificate/Roadworthy Certificate. We're centrally located at Ashmore on the Gold Coast.

Great communication, honest pricing, excellent customer service. These are some of the comments our customers use to describe their experience with us.

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Components that are assessed during a Roadworthy Inspection for car or light vehicle include:

Seats and restraints
Lights and electrical components
Windscreen and windows
Steering and suspension
Wheels and tyres

Brake components
Engines and drivelines
Exhaust and emissions
Road Test

Our Promises

NO NASTY SURPRISES

There'll be no unexpected items on your invoice. There will be no unnecessary repairs.

FRIENDLY SERVICE

You and your vehicle will be treated with respect. We'll explain things without technical jargon.

QUALITY PARTS AND OILS

We use the best quality parts and Penrite oils whenever possible. We want you to get the most out of each service and repair.

Our Promises

NO NASTY SURPRISES

There'll be no unexpected items on your invoice. There will be no unnecessary repairs.

FRIENDLY SERVICE

You and your vehicle will be treated with respect. We'll explain things without technical jargon.

QUALITY PARTS AND OILS

We use the best quality parts and Penrite oils whenever possible. We want you to get the most out of each service and repair.

As a local provider of Roadworthys / Safety Certificates, it’s our duty of care to make sure your inspection is carried out correctly.

Once the inspection is complete and all areas pass the test, we sign off the car to indicate it is safe to be on the road and meets Queensland Transport’s Safety Certificate guidelines. It’s not uncommon for a car to fail its first inspection. You have 14 days to get any repairs/servicing issues sorted out without having to pay for another inspection – as long as it is returned to our workshop for the follow-up inspection.

Also, the vehicle either needs to be registered or the Compulsory Third Party (CTP) component of your car registration (rego) must be paid. This is so we can carry out a sufficient road test as it is part of the inspection. Unregistered vehicles can also be inspected.

Some other terminology used to describe a Roadworthy include Blue Slip, Warrant, MOT, Roady, RWC. The official term is Safety Certificate.

Please note: for all Roadworthy Inspections, your vehicle must be brought to our Workshop. We can arrange pick up of unregistered vehicles at an additional cost.

We strive for customer satisfaction in all touchpoints with our business.

I had my triton in for a 60,000 km service. Mick was $400 cheaper than Mitsubishi. From the first time I spoke to the guys at the shop it was a breeze. Very Professional and spent time explaining what they did and broke it down for me. Awesome service. Thanks guys. I will be recommending you and I will be back.

David Lloyd

23:11 23 May 21

The guys from Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services are a legend! I enquired a Safety Check during the morning and it was finished within minutes.Not only that, as my VIC plates were placed using anti-theft screws, they went above and beyond by helping me disassemble them and put on my new QLD plates.101% Customer Satisfaction guaranteed if you avail their services.

Vhenne Jonne Ganancial

07:16 17 May 21

Amazing team here! Great customer service and reasonably priced. Very flexible and accomodating. Lock-key boxes allow you drop off and pick up your car at anytime.

Fiona Macrae

00:52 18 Apr 21

Nick, Joe and crew. Awesome mechanics. Trustworthy, honest and look after you. Wouldnt take cars anywhere else. Thanks for the great service.

Michelle Fairweather

22:37 06 Apr 21

Nick and the team are amazing. I cannot say thank you enough for there amazing work. I was on the Gold Coast for a holiday the day I had to leave the car broke down. Nick was able to fit me in on the same day and do the necessary repairs, and had me back on the road within a day and half. Thank you agian to RWC, you guys got me back to Sydney with no troubles. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a honest reliable mechanic.

Alex Gabdulkadyrov

07:57 02 Mar 21

Hyundai spider gears done in steering. Big job but very pro, very neat and tidy. You'd never know they had half the dashboard apart. 100% recommended.

Matthew Downing

05:26 19 Feb 21

Big Shout Out to Nick and the guys at Ashmore RWC.My husband had a quote for the front suspension repairs done at a dealership. Since we did not have the $2500 quoted, I thought I could drive the car till we saved the money.Of course the clunking and banging got worse, just as I pulled into the shopping center across the road. Your boys were marvelous in getting the car over the road and identifying that a few rubbers were gone, not the whole front suspension.Thank you so much guys for being honest, and of course saving us all that money.Kirsty

K L M

08:01 17 Feb 21

Honest, experienced and reliable team that were able to show me a few things that were missed by previous workshops. I'm happy that good quality oil and fluids were used on my WRX and everything was fairly priced. Thanks again to the friendly team!

G Ma

03:27 11 Feb 21

Thanks to the team at Ashmore RWC did a very good job reliable and honest will definitely be going there for my service now on

Michael Labaro

14:55 02 Feb 21

I went to get a RWC done on my vehicle from Ashmore Automotive services. The RWC report was very vague, there was a bunch of repairs that the mechanic verbally told me but did not mention on the report. After I had fixed the listed repairs, I returned to the mechanic at the reception. I had booked to see him at 8am. When I arrived at 8am, I was told to come back at 10am instead for no reason at all. Even though I had booked in advance a day earlier. Now I have paid $80+ for the RWC and I have been left in a limbo. The staff was rude and did not honor his word (I spoke to him earlier on the phone). I initially went to the mechanic due to good google reviews but I guess you cant fully trust the reviews.

haider janjua

23:11 01 Feb 21

They did an excellent job replacing the clutch on my Subaru. The service was excellent and the price was very reasonable. I will definitely be returning to get my car serviced there in future.

Rebecca King

00:00 26 Dec 20

We have been using Nick and his team for over 5 years for both our personal cars and company van. I cannot recommend them high enough. Top class service and effective communication throughout, I wouldn’t take my cars anywhere else. You won’t be disappointed.

Alex Hughes

11:16 18 Dec 20

THE VERY BEST mechanic that I have ever had! I'm a courier, Nick and his team have got me moving along fast. 5 years of faultless work, fair pricing, excellent communications. A genuine great attitude from Nick and all his team. Thank you, well done team. I highly recommend Ashmore RWC.

leon dyson

07:02 14 Nov 20

Awesome team, fair pricing for service and reliable.

Adam

04:01 06 Oct 20

I have just spoken with Nick who could not be more helpful about changing mechanics. He is exactly as the reviews say, helpful, friendly, and just took time to talk me through options. I will definitely be supporting him and his amazing team moving forward. Thanks Nick!

LUANA REES

01:27 30 Sep 20

Fantastic & reliable service. Nick & his team always do a great job & always discuss the cost of servicing before starting.

Therese Bruning

12:41 15 Sep 20

Nick and the team are great to deal with! Highly recommend.

Kyle Morrison

19:31 09 Sep 20

Great service excellent to deal with very respectable great guys for all your car needs

Jack Tziora

02:28 03 Sep 20

Great work from the crew at ASHMORE RWC & AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES! I made internet inquiry Sat 1st Aug 2020 I received TXT Estimate (that beat others- one by nearly half) Mon morn 2nd Aug . I rang them back for a time,booked in today Wed 5th Aug, picked up vehicle ( Hyundai i30 ) at 11am. Perfect work ! Friendly expert Manager Nick - this was not a straight forward job. I was quoted $648 this company did it for $ 330 amazing - and a specialist in Hyundai's ! Am at home now after a long drive back home - drives beautifully. THANKS AGAIN ASHMORE RWC & AUTO SERVICES ! So sad to hear of the mixed up lady below (Elly) in the review - totally fake review from her!

Tarsus Alimes

07:04 05 Aug 20

Very honest and reliable. Really happy with the services provided here

Mike Robertson

02:30 24 Jul 20

Great to find an honest mechanic that knows his stuff and doesn't overcharge

Judith Gavranich

08:43 13 Jul 20

Terrible mechanic had no idea what my diagnostic check meant and suggested I just buy a new car because mine is ‘10 years old and not worth keeping’. They charged me $50 for this ‘advice’. I took it straight to another mechanic (who did not claim to be a ‘Subaru specialist’) who within 5 minutes could figure out it just needed new spark plugs. Nothing else. Do not waste your time and money here they have absolutely no idea what they’re doing and are only specialists in BS

Elly Berry

04:16 22 Jun 20

Needed my Ford Territory suspension fixed up, did a great job at an affordable price. If you you own a Territory or Falcon I highly recommend

Darren Farrell

09:19 26 May 20

Nick went above and beyond to fix the problem it had when getting a rwc. He drove himself to get part the afternoon before Easter weekend just so it could get fixed in time. Great service and will be taking cars for servicing here from now on.

Luke Clarkson

07:15 09 Apr 20

I am very pleased with the service provided by Nick and his team. Vehicle service, customer service - cannot rate them highly enough. Thank you.

Mauzi

11:21 20 Mar 20

I take my silver 2012 Subaru XV to Ashmore RWC. I just took my car to them again for a knocking when turning. I keep my google account anonymous from my real name but Nick should know who this is. The team there are great. The customer service is excellent and Nick is a great guy and very honest. I highly recommend Ashmore RWC.

BAT 111581111

07:52 22 Jan 20

This business is a recommended Dobinson Suspension fitter and I read some of their very good reviews before I decided to drive the hour from home JUST to check them out. I discussed my coming 4WD itinerary (NT, the Kimberleys, Gibb River Rd, Dampier Peninsula etc) and expected requirements towing a Kimberley camper trailer at 1.6 tonnes with my near standard 2012 Hilux SR5. Nick was patient and took everything in before outlining what he believed I needed... NOT what I thought that I had to have. I went away and did some more research before returning and going over all the details again and had Nick answer my new questions thoroughly before shaking hands on a deal.Work was done professionally, on time, on budget and without issues. Communication was spot on ...no guessing! The guys fitted a new Beaudesert exhaust system simultaneously so everything underneath, worn down from 168,000 kms on/off road, is replaced & ready for the next big trip.Workshop guys spent 20 minutes at 5.30pm going over what was done and the settings, as well as what I needed to do (regarding airbag pressures) when the going got tough up north. NO hurry, all concern...excellent stuff lads!Nick wants the vehicle back at 1,000 kms to recheck/retighten all fittings etc...all works to make me feel more comfortable about choosing Ashmore RWC. I will have no hesitation in dropping the Hilux back in after the expected 16,000 kms "adventure" next year for a complete check over... I'm sure it will be more than worth the cost!

Steve Dale

06:01 29 Dec 19

Seems like a very honest and reliable mechanic.

chris tops

04:19 19 Oct 19

Great service by Nick and his team. Always goes above and beyond, highly recommend for all car owners!

Natalie Durack

07:23 06 Sep 19

Nice place with friendly advice. Highly recommend

Cassie Virtue

03:28 20 Aug 19

Service is first class. Toy room for kids, key safe to pick up your car after hour's if you work like most of us do and the only place i could find on the gold coast that fits aussie made Dobinson suspension products. I would recommend Ashmore RWC and Automotive to anyone. Very happy.

Heath Ballard

19:37 20 Jun 19

I highly recommend Ashmore RWC. Correspondence is amazing, no hidden agendas. Nick is Amazing to deal with and with the fairest prices available. Will only be using Ashmore RWC from now on. Thanks Mick the car runs like a dream

Matthew Ritchie

21:57 12 Jun 19

Phenomenal service from Nick and the team. So clutch [email protected]$t itself at 7pm, quick look at google for good clutch repair ratings and up comes Ashmore RWC & Auto. Car’s towed there the next morning and Nick goes out of his way to get on the case.Fully transparent service.No grey area - “oh we thought we’d just do such and such as we were already in there and that’s an extra $200...” - which I’ve had before, far from it. The job actually came in cheaper, yes folks cheaper, than originally quoted!!Great service and Nick gives all the time you need so you fully understand what’s happening and required.Will be going here for all servicing and repairs from here on in.Great job and great customer service.

Matt Forse

01:03 29 Mar 19

I would rate these Guys 10/5 if I could! My experiences with them so far have been absolute incredible, they’re so transparent, and tell you exactly how it is, with no hidden agenda. I have dealt with MANY mechanics, and these guys are now my go to, I recommend them to everyone. Nick and Andy at RWC are very very good.Thank you guys!

Tyler Smith

07:17 12 Feb 19

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FAQ

How long does a Roadworthy Certificate last?

For private sellers, a roadworthy certificate is valid for 2 months or 2000km, whichever comes first. For car dealers, a roadworthy certificate lasts for 3 months or 1000km, whichever comes first.

Is a Roadworthy Certificate the same as a Certificate of Inspection?

No. The Certificate of Inspection is required for instances such as passenger transport (Uber, Didi, Ola, Taxi's). They are a different accreditation and not every Roadworthy Station has the authority to carry these out.

Do you offer Mobile Roadworthys?

We do not offer Mobile Roadworthy services at this point in time. If you have an unregistered vehicle, we can arrange pick-up at an additional cost.

How much does a Standard Roadworthy Certificate cost?

The current cost for a standard roadworthy certificate is $85 (price current April 2020).

Be wary of workshops offering cut-price deals with inspections as they need to recoup lost income somewhere else. We stick to the rules and carry out most repairs at our workshop.

How long does a Roadworthy check take?

It usually takes 45-60 minutes to complete a Roadworthy check.

If my roadworthy fails, how long do I have to get it fixed?

14 days, without having to pay for another roadworthy certificate RWC

Can you provide Gas Certificates HVRAS?

Not at this point in time.

Can you replace my tyres and brakes?

Yes we can.

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Roadworthy Gold Coast - Certificates and Inspections

Components that are assessed during a Roadworthy Inspection for car or light vehicle include:

Our Promises

NO NASTY SURPRISES

FRIENDLY SERVICE

QUALITY PARTS AND OILS