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Keeping your car roadworthy

Keeping your car roadworthy is an important part of vehicle ownership. It's also essential if your car is going to pass its road-worthiness test during registration renewali. Pre-empt problems that could render your car unsafe to drive with our quick tips.

To test that your car is roadworthy it must be taken to an authorised vehicle tester for safety checksiii. A roadworthy test will ensure that your car is safe for normal road useii.

Regular maintenance checks can reduce the likelihood of future expensive repair costs. Source: iii.
Some common problems picked up in roadworthy tests include:

Oil leaksiv
Condition of tyresv
Faulty lightsiv
Non-secure seats and seat beltsv
Brake defectsiv
Excessive smoke and noisev
Windscreen chips and cracks
Vehicle body flaws
Although it's important to take your vehicle to a mechanic for difficult maintenance, you can pre-empt some of the common problems by doing regular checks to discover which parts require maintenancevi. The following are tests that you can do yourself.

Check your vehicle's fluids: Your vehicle needs to be regularly checked for fluid leaks. Leaks could see levels drop in your coolant, engine oil, transmission or brake fluid. Among other problems, a drop in fluid below minimum levels could damage your engine, cause a breakdown or make your vehicle unsafe to drivevii. Significant drops in fluid levels are also indicators to larger problems, like a leaking radiator or a problem with the brakesvii,viii.

Check your tyres: Worn or damaged tyres can greatly reduce your vehicle's grip on the road, making it less safe to drivevi. Your tyres must be in good condition (including the sidewalls), and have adequate tread and air pressureix. This will make your car safe to drive and allow it to pass the roadworthiness testvi.

Roadworthy tests must be conducted by an authorised vehicle tester, operating from a specified garage or service station. Source: iv
Check your lights and horn: One of the easiest steps is to check that all lights are workingvi. This is essential for everyday driving as well as when taking your vehicle for a roadworthy testv. The most effective way is get a friend to help check if they are workingx. Don't forget to check all your lights - headlights, front and rear parking lights, turn indicators (blinkers), brake lights, reversing lights and number plate lights.

Windscreen, wipers and washers: Make sure your windscreen is free of damage including chips, cracks, scratches and discolouration. The area in front of the driver is particularly important. If there is damage consider consulting a windscreen expert to see if repairs are possible or if the screen needs to be replaced. You should also make sure windscreen wipers and washers should also be in good working orderxi.

Check the interior: Checking the interior of your car for unsecured or damaged items is essential in preventing potential injury. Loose items can dislodge while driving or in an accident and cause serious injuriesvi.

Roadworthy tests

Roadworthy test regulations differ between states and territoriesxii. You may require a roadworthy test or safety check for:

registration renewal
initial registration
vehicles previously registered in another state or territory
selling a vehicle
lapsed registration
vehicle modifications
a defect notice
Before taking your vehicle for a roadworthy test, make sure you are aware of the specific regulations that are relevant in your state or territory.

Following these relatively simple checks can help you avoid failing a roadworthy test, prolong the life of your cariii and improve safety.

Hai my name is Car, I may look gorgeous on the outside but underneath that beautiful body is a tormented me.

You see i used to be my drivers dream car, he stared at me through the shop window every day and he worked hard for me, I was the most beautiful thing he had ever seen, oh it was love at first sight.
When he finally saved enough he rushed to were i lived and paid to have me. He drove off with me with such pride. I yearned to be loyal to my new owner. He seemed so in love with me. i was a beautiful first love and i was determined to drive him as best as i could.

Then one day he changed, the constant car wash reduced, he became to busy for me and even though i was with him every day, he forgot that i too needed to see my doctor every now and then. i started with pain in my left tyre, and a cough every time he started me. so many ilments but he never had me checked. now i am all tired inside and he still does not have the time to get me checked.

I do not blame him i feel sory for him. He has a family and a job to attend too. he just does not have the time. oh how i wish i could tell him that he neednt wory because a doctor could come to us and see me from home.

Now today i am completely dead, i havnt been serviced in a 10months. all my parts are tired and can not go on.

i am what used to be his biggest pride but today he shall think i betrayed him.

this is my story.

Yours truly,
Car

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