Mobile roadworthy by vehicle type
Pick the vehicle you need inspected. Each page lists state-by-state terminology, certificate requirements (HVRAS, Gas Compliance, COI) and the top metro suburbs with available providers.
Light vehicles
Car
Sedans, hatches, station wagons, SUVs and small 4WDs under 4.5 tonnes GVM. The bulk of mobile roadworthy boo…
4WD / Ute
4WDs, utes and dual-cabs under 4.5 tonnes. Same legal class as cars but specialists may need a longer hoist…
Motorcycle
Motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. From posties through to road-registered sportsbikes and Harleys. Some insp…
Recreational
Light trailer
Trailers up to 750 kg ATM. In most states a roadworthy is not required for these, but a check is wise before…
Medium trailer
Trailers 750–3,500 kg ATM. Standard trailer roadworthy: brakes, lights, coupling, chains, body integrity.
Caravan
Caravans and pop-tops. Pairs with a Gas Compliance Certificate if the van has LPG appliances, usually a sepa…
Camper trailer
Hard-floor and soft-floor camper trailers. Roadworthy is the trailer side; gas compliance applies if LPG coo…
Motorhome
Motorhomes and rigid campers. Often need both a heavy vehicle (HVRAS) inspection and a Gas Compliance Certif…
Horse float
Horse floats, typically tandem axle, 1.5–3.5 tonnes ATM. Inspectors check coupling, brakes, lights, floor in…
Commercial
Heavy trailer
Trailers 3,500–4,500 kg ATM. May need a heavy vehicle inspector with HVRAS qualifications depending on state.
Truck
Heavy rigid trucks over 4.5 tonnes GVM. Requires a Certificate of Inspection (COI) by an HVRAS-approved exam…
Prime mover
Prime movers and tractors. COI / HVRAS territory. Inspectors with fleet experience are preferred.
Semi-trailer
Semi-trailers and B-doubles. COI required at periodic intervals depending on state, typically annual.
Bus
Buses with 10+ seats. COI by an HVRAS-approved examiner; periodic inspections are mandatory.
Special inspections
Taxi / Rideshare
Taxis, rideshare vehicles (Uber, DiDi, Ola) and limousines. Usually require a Certificate of Inspection (COI…
Imported vehicle
Vehicles imported under the Road Vehicle Standards Act. Often require additional compliance work and an engi…
Modified vehicle
Modified vehicles, lift kits, performance mods, body modifications. Most non-trivial mods need an engineer’s…
Defect clearance
Yellow, blue or canary defect notice clearances. The inspector confirms the listed defects have been rectifi…
Pre-purchase inspection
Independent inspection before buying a used car, mechanical, body, electronic scan, accident-history flags.…