Cost of Roadworthy Inspection in Melbourne

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Thought I paid about $55 for a RWC last year. Maybe I got mates rates.
PM me if you would like details of where I went - my usual mechanic.

Paul

[greasykitchen]

Im pretty sure I pass that place everyday going to uni. They have the small car yard there too?

Yeah it does. Opposite Wattle Pk. Around the corner from me.

When I last had vic rego, so long as the car was already registered in another state when you changed it over, you didn't need a roadworthy. It's a steep price for a roadworthy though!! NT has a set rate of $37 for roadworthys.

When I was at Vicroads last time a guy came in with a camry on Tas rego. It was his, he just payed for a vic rego and plates and didnt need a RWC. This was at the office in Burwood.

That's good to hear. I'll find out for sure tomorrow if I need one. But like I said, my friend from SA did have to get one for her '99 Honda, so I dunno.

Thought I paid about $55 for a RWC last year. Maybe I got mates rates.
PM me if you would like details of where I went - my usual mechanic.

Paul

Thanks I may well do if I need to get one. I know the requirements for a RWC inspection changed mid-last year making it longer and more expensive. But $55 may well be mates rates. Better than $260 that's for sure.

Thanks all.

Cheers.

[greasykitchen]

Ok, so it turns out I don't need a RWC. D'Oh! Just as well I posted on here or I could have wasted my money.

Thanks for all the comments.

Cheers.
Stephen

[thestu]

I know you didn't end up needing a roady but I just thought I would explain to people what has changed in VIC in the last year.

A roadworthy inspection now includes photos. The mechanic has to provide a photo of each item they pick on and when its replaced they can take a photo of the good one. So basically it covers their butt if the car gets defected and the person tries to get it back on the roadworthy person.

Kmart do the cheapest RWC for $165. everywhere else may charge you by the hour. There is not "set" victorian fee for it. They can charge whatever they want!

my 2c

[greasykitchen]

Thanks Stu. That's how I understand it as well. It probably also helps crack down on dodgy mechanics who give out RWCs to cars that aren't passable.

Good to have the info for future reference. I'll also add that RWC isn't required when re-registering in Vic if the car stays in the same name, is currently registered (I think this one is the case) and has rego plates. VIN, engine number and reg number are required. Vic Roads confirmed this for me today.