What Does a Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) Check Include?

Written By Hayley Saretta

What is a roadworthy certificate?

A Roadworthy Certificate (RWC) confirms your car meets minimum safety standards.

You’ll need one when:

  • Selling a vehicle

  • Re-registering a car

  • Transferring ownership

What gets checked?

An RWC focuses on safety items, including:

  • Brakes

  • Tyres

  • Suspension

  • Steering

  • Lights

  • Windscreen and wipers

It’s not a full mechanical check—it’s about safety.

Common reasons cars fail

We often see:

  • Worn tyres

  • Brake issues

  • Lights not working

  • Suspension wear

Most of these are straightforward to fix.

How to prepare

Before booking:

  • Check your lights

  • Look at tyre condition

  • Make sure there are no obvious issues

Need an RWC in Rosanna?

Rosanna Car Care is a licensed VicRoads tester. We can inspect your vehicle and take care of any repairs needed to get it roadworthy.

BOOK A RWC NOW
Hayley Saretta
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