Items on SA roadworthy checklist

[jojo]

I've searched the forum and google and no luck. I'm looking for a complete list of things that are checked when doing an SA roadworthy. I have a car that is awaiting a tier 3 inspection and want to go through as many things as I can before getting a mechanic to do an unofficial roadworthy to save time and money.

cheers guys

[sarrge2001]

If it's a FULL roadworthy at Regency - good luck.....especially on an older vehicle.

Some items from memory:
Tyre/Rim (size/tread)
Suspension wear/travel
Ride height
Brake balance
Handbrake operation
Brake hoses
Oil leaks (engine & transmission)
Rust
Headlights
Tail lights
Brake lights
Wipers/washers
Indicators
Window tint
Seat belts
Rear seat installed correctly
rear speakers secured
......

[pottery beige]

Honk.. Honk.. and horn....

[jojo]

It is a full inspection and roadworthy and the country inspector will come up here (Riverland). Car isn't too old, 99 AU, but old enough that I want to be fully prepared for it to be picked to bits.

[pottery beige]

they dont like pods, milo tins and back to front baseball caps.....

[pottery beige]

Originally Posted by jojo

It is a full inspection and roadworthy and the country inspector will come up here (Riverland). Car isn't too old, 99 AU, but old enough that I want to be fully prepared for it to be picked to bits.

as long as the car is clean, neat, not dumped on the ground with fully sick oil leaks.. everything works on it you'll be sweet. If it doesn't pass the first time you'll be given a list of faults. Fix them faults and re inspect and your back on the road.

[jojo]

It is stock standard and clean and I'm a middle aged female so that goes in my favor. I haven't dealt with them before so don't know if they are uber picky or just want to make sure it is a safe ride.

Don't know what happened but overnight I seem to have become a Ford fan and am totally in love with this car and became a little obsessed with getting an AU

[smally289]

The guys that come up here and do inspections are pretty good to deal with usually. As long as the car is basically ok you should be right.
Why does it need to be inspected?

[jojo]

It is a repairable write off and also came over from NSW, so they need to check it over. I haven't sent my paperwork in yet so don't have the details, where do they do the inspection? I imagine down in Berri somewhere.

[svo supporter]

You'll need a suspension report. This is done where ever you get an aligment done. This report is basically a wheel alignment, making sure the alignment is within specs. So, it'll be necessary to have a printed report. (I have 4 regular customers that do repairable write offs, so I'm for ever doing these alignment print outs).

Another little think that Recency pick on, is that the door hinges don't have any freeplay within them. So wiggle them upwards and make sure the hinges don't move.