In Queensland only approved service centres or mobile workshops can carry out RWC
Inspections. The RWC inspection is required when selling a registered motor vehicle.
If the vehicle is a LPG fuelled vehicle it will also require a LPG safety certificate along
with a RWC to complete re- Registration or transfer.
information below taken from http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/registration/buying-or-selling-
a-used-vehicle/safety-certificates.aspx
What is a safety certificate?A safety certificate or RWC is issued after a vehicle passes
a minimum safety standard inspection. A safety certificate covers basic things that
could affect the safe operation of the vehicle, such as:
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Tyres
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Brakes
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Steering
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Suspension
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Body Rust or Damage
The safety certificate offers buyers better protection and makes sure vehicles being
offered for disposal or being re-registered are safe – reducing the likelihood of
crashes caused by defective vehicles.
Note: A safety certificate inspection is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection of
a vehicle. Before you purchase a used vehicle, we recommend you contact a motoring
group such as the RACQ, for a full mechanical inspection of the vehicle.
How long are safety certificates current for?
The time a safety certificate is valid for varies depending on who is selling the vehicle:
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licensed motor dealers: certificates are valid for 3 months or 1000km (whichever
comes first) from the date of issue
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all other sellers: certificates are valid for 2 months or 2000km (whichever comes first)
from the date of issue.
The same safety certificate can be used to register an unregistered vehicle and to
transfer the registration of that vehicle, provided it is within the limits set out above.
A new safety certificate is needed each time you sell the vehicle even if it is within the
limits above. A single safety certificate cannot be used for 2 transfers.
(RWC) Roadworthy Certificate
Roadworthy Repairs Slacks Creek Brisbane , UMR Engines can carry out your
roadworthy & safety inspections on 2wd, front wheel drive (FWD), all wheel drive
& 4WD Vehicles
UMR Engines qualified technicians can carry out RWC Roadworthy inspections on all types of motor vehicles. UMR Engines
specialises in vehicle safety certificates on Holden, Ford, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Honda, Hyundai &
more. Roadworthy inspections are mainly used for vehicle purchasing or when you are selling the vehicle, The down side of this is
your vehicle is not required by law in Queensland to have your safety certificate unless you are selling or purchasing, which can
result in vehicles unsafe and dangerous on our roads, UMR recommends your vehicle has regular services and vehicle inspections
to ensure its safe and reliable. To many times we see vehicles come into our shop that have not been serviced or maintained on
regular basis and are potentially dangerous which could result in fatality.
UMR Engines can inspect your vehicles brakes, steering & suspension to ensure your vehicle is safe and reliable. UMR Engines is
located at 7 Moss Street Slacks Creek.
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Queensland Transport Authorised to approve LA1,LA3,LB1,LD1-2,LK1,LK6 Modification’s to light vehicles
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LPG Approved Workshop
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RWC Licence
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RACQ Approved Automotive Repairer