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Roadworthy
Certificates (RWC)

Ensure your vehicle meets the legal requirements with a Roadworthy Certificate from S.S.C Mechanics.


A roadworthy certificate is required when a vehicle is sold, if a vehicle needs to be re-registered or if the vehicle has a clear defect. This can only be issued by a licensed vehicle tester such as S.S.C Mechanics. As a fully licensed roadworthy certificate provider, S.S.C Mechanics carefully inspect your vehicle and ensure that it is safe to drive on the roads! Contact us today to book your RWC inspection.

How long does a Roadworthy Certificate last?

A RWC for the purpose of registering or transferring a vehicle remains current for 30 days before expiring.

How do I get a Roadworthy Certificate?

In Melbourne, roadworthy certificates can only be provided by licensed vehicle testers.

What happens if the Roadworthy Certificate fails?

The vehicle must pass each item in the inspection. If one item is rejected then the vehicle fails the road worthy inspection. You have 7 days to repair or replace the rejected item and then have the rejected item re checked. If more than 7 days lapses, a full inspection is then required.

What can we provide a Roadworthy Certificate for?

  • Cars and trailers under 4.5 tonne
  • Recreational vehicle (RV) under 4.5 tonne
  • Vehicles fitted with LPG

What is included in a Roadworthy Certificate?

  • Wheels and tyres – including wear and tear to your tyres, hubcaps, tyre pressure, fitting of valve caps, and tread depth
  • Lights – including brake lights, indicators, headlights, number plate lights and fog lights
  • Steering and suspension – including shock absorbers, suspension bushes, springs, ball joints, tie rod ends, and power steering fluid
  • Brakes – including brake pads and rotors
  • Seats and seat belts
  • Lamps, signals and reflectors
  • Exhaust and emission controls
  • Windscreen, wipers, windows and washers including checking that your window tinting are compliant with Victorian regulations and is not chipped or damaged
  • Body and chassis
  • Engine and drive line
  • Plus other items

What isn’t included in a roadworthy certificate?

  • Non-safety related issues such as air conditioning, read window wipers and de-mister
  • Compliance with Australian Design Rules
  • Paint and the aesthetic of your vehicle

It’s important to remember that components such as brake lights might stop functioning after a RWC inspection, so drivers must be careful to monitor their cars’ performance.

How much do roadworthy certificates cost?

We at S.C.C Mechanics will do everything we can to provide you with a fair, reasonable price. Our roadworthy certificates start from $200.

Don’t put off getting your RWC any longer! We now offer AfterPay and zipPay on all RWCs.

Car Brands We Work With:

We specialise in European cars, but with over 12 years experience servicing all car brands, we service all cars of all makes and models using genuine car parts. Our mechanics service all brands, including:


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Why Choose SSC?


At S.S.C Mechanics, we strive to provide excellent customer service based on trust, respect and quality work. Our business owner is also our lead mechanic, boasting over 12 years of industry experience, ensuring only the highest quality of work is carried out on all vehicles whilst providing our customers with genuine value and ongoing peace of mind. S.S.C Mechanics is qualified and experienced to work on all makes and models, including German and all luxury cars, and is equipped to meet all your mechanical needs.

family-based business

We’re a family-based business

Not only are we part of the community, but our family is part of the community. We have been working in the area for what feels like forever, and we’ve developed amazing relationships with generations of families as a reliable mechanical service providing fair, honest work.

Competitive pricing and reliable services

Competitive pricing and reliable services

No matter what the job may entail, we will put in the same level of care and dedication. After all, you care about your car, and we want to show that we care about it too. In an industry that has developed a reputation for underhanded methods and difficult customer relations, we are passionate about making a change.

customer satisfaction

We have a reputation of trustworthiness

From our reviews to our return customers, you don’t need us to tell you about our positive reputation in and beyond Airport West. After all, you don’t last this long in the mechanic industry without building bridges, and customer satisfaction has always been our main goal.

customer service

We have excellent customer service

Whether in-store or on the phone, we are always happy to talk you through any repairs your vehicle may need in language that everyone can understand. No unnecessary jargon, no talking in circles, just a quality service that you can follow each step of the way.

genuine car brand parts/oils

We use genuine car brand parts/oils – same materials as the dealer

Whether you’re coming in for a logbook service or standard repairs, you want to know that anything going into your vehicle is manufacturer-approved. That’s why we only use genuine car brand parts and oils, thereby avoiding any issues that may arise from third-party brands that may not be suited to the needs of your vehicle.

12-month warranty

We offer a 12-month warranty on all services and repairs

In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your vehicle due to further repairs being needed on a part we worked on, we want you to know that we are here to help. All of our repairs and services come with a full 12-month warranty, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you are protected from any additional charges, no matter what. We provide repairs for all car brands and models, including Volkswagen, Ford & Toyota.

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