Roadworthy and vehicle inspection guides
Authoritative, citable guides to roadworthy rules in every Australian state, every vehicle category, and the topics buyers and sellers ask about most. All content reviewed against current government sources.
By state
By vehicle
By topic
- Pre-inspection checklistEvery item an inspector checks, with the cheap fixes you can do at home.
- Moving QLD ↔ NSWSafety Certificate vs Pink Slip vs Blue Slip, what your car needs.
- Defect notice clearanceYellow, blue and canary stickers, what each means and how to clear them.
- Same-day mobile roadworthyWhen same-day is realistic, what it costs, and how to lock one in.
- Gas Compliance CertificatesWhen LPG-equipped caravans and motorhomes need a separate gas certificate.
- Pre-purchase vs roadworthyThey are different inspections. Buyers usually need both.
- Re-inspection windowFailed your inspection? You have 14 days. Here is how it works.
- Interstate vehicle transferStep-by-step transfer to your new state, with the inspection each one requires.
- Glossary of terms →