hero01

Faq

Back
 

Question

1. What is a COI (Certificate of Inspection) and when is it required?

 

Answer

You need a COI for transferring registration or re-registering an unregistered heavy vehicle. CLICK for MORE.


 

Question

What is a HVRAS (Heavy Vehicle Registration Assessment Scheme) and when is it required?

 

Answer

HVRAS is basically a comprehensive evaluation of light and heavy trailers or heavy vehicles dimension to ensure that heavy vehicles of more than 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) comply with... CLICK for MORE.


 

Question

What does a Pre-purchase Report include?

 

Answer

A pre-purchase inspection is an independent, third-party professional service that evaluates a vehicle’s condition before the purchase. The service results in factual information that the prospective buyer uses as decision support for the vehicle purchase. CLICK for MORE.


 

Question

What if my vehicle fails a Safety Inspection?

 

Answer

If your vehicle is deemed un-roadworthy by an inspector and fails the first inspection, you will be issued a repair notice which will grant you 14 days from the date of the first inspection to complete any necessary repairs.

You will not be charged the full inspection price again! Only a small mobile fee of up to $30 will be payable upon the second inspection, depending on your location.

If the necessary repair takes longer than expected, taking the re-inspection of your vehicle over the 14 day deadline, please contact us to notify and we can arrange a new certificate at discounted price.


 

Question

How can I obtain an Inspection Certificate Online (ICO)?

 

Answer

Online Inspection Certificates can be obtained by every QLD registered vehicles, as well as interstate registered vehicles transferring their registration into QLD. Simply ask one of our experienced Inspectors for the certificate to be completed ONLINE.

However, there are scenarios when an ONLINE Inspection CANNOT be carried out. CLICK HERE to FIND OUT. 


 

Question

What is a Safety Certificate (RWC) and when is it required?

 

Answer

You must obtain a Safety Certificate before offering a registered vehicle for sale or disposing of a registered vehicle, other than to a dealer. CLICK for MORE.


 

Question

What if I cannot be present at the time of an Inspection?

 

Answer

If you are unable to make it to the Inspection appointment, just remember that we can also do the Inspection at your work on the Gold Coast. 

You may also leave the keys at a disclosed location to allow us access to the vehicle and complete the payment beforehand over the phone with the help of one of our friendly staff members.

In the case Pre-purchase Inspection, we would require you to get in touch with the seller before you book your appointment. Whether you are booking online or over the phone we require contact details (eg. e-mail, phone number) for both parties in the sale.


 

Question

What are the benefits of Inspection Certificates Online (ICO)?

 

Answer

Online Certificates eliminate any unnecessary paperwork from the registration transfer process. Any vehicle with a valid QLD registration can be transferred between owners online without having to visit a TMR branch.

QLD registered Heavy Vehicles and Heavy Trailers can renew their registration online with the issue of such a certificate, without having to visit a TMR branch.


 

Question

What can a Safety Certificate (RWC) be used for?

 

Answer

The Safety Certificates we issue can be used for new registration, late registration renewal or registration transfer purposes in the state of Queensland. DISCOVER MORE about RWC on the following link.

 https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/roadworthy.


 

Question

What do you look for during a Safety Inspection?

 

Answer

The following link details the items we look for during a Safety Inspection.

https://bit.ly/2KMTpcw 


 

Question

When do I NOT need a Safety Certificate (RWC)?

 

Answer

An RWC is NOT required in the following scenarios

  • The disposer is in an area of exemption
  • A beneficiary of a deceased estate
  • Transfer takes place between spouses (including separated married couples and registered partners – until such time that the divorce or application to end the registered relationship is finalised)
  • Remote locations.

 

Question

How long are Safety Certificates valid for?

 

Answer

For private sellers an RWC is valid for 2 months or 2,000 kms (whichever comes first) and for licensed motor dealers for 1 month or 3,000 kms (whichever comes first).


 

Question

What does ATM (Aggregate Trailer Mass) mean?

 

Answer

ATM stands for Aggregate Trailer Mass, and as the name suggests this term is only applicable in the case of trailers. 

Queensland Government categorises trailers according to their ATM. A trailer of ATM between 0 and 3500 (including 3500) kilograms is classified as a light unit and any trailer above is considered heavy. Information on the ATM of your particular trailer can be found on past registration labels, or renewal documents. Heavy and light units require different safety inspection some of which may be scheduled each year.

ACE Mobile Safety Certificates can conduct the required Safety inspection for trailers up to and including 10,000 kgs (10 T) ATM.


 

Question

What does GVM (Gross Vehicle Mass) mean?

 

Answer

The Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) is the maximum operating weight/mass of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but excluding that of any trailers.


 

Question

What if my vehicle is modified?

 

Answer

There are certain guidelines between which vehicles can be modified for road use. Some minor modifications do not require additional certification to be deemed road legal, whilst others require a QLD modification plate to be attached to the vehicle along with the certification of modifications.

A modification plate and its certification can only be issued by a licensed person. For list of modification and additional information on modification plates click on the following link. 

https://bit.ly/2maIryU 


 

Question

What is a PPSR report?

 

Answer

Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national online register that can provide information to help protect consumers when they are buying personal property such as cars, boats or artworks (not including land or buildings).

In the case of motor vehicles a PPSR report can help a consumer identify a vehicle, for cases of possible theft, insurance deposits or any write-off state the vehicle may have been in through insurance claims.


 

Question

What does GCM (Gross Combination Mass) mean?

 

Answer

Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is given for the total weight a truck can carry and tow. This is the maximum weight of a loaded articulated vehicle or combination vehicle such as a prime mover with semi-trailer and / or trailers (also referred to as GCW Gross Combination Weight).


 

Question

What is tare weight/mass?

 

Answer

Tare weight is the weight of an empty vehicle, truck or trailer. By subtracting it from the gross weight the weight of the goods carried (the net weight) may be determined.

 

Question

What is a Safety Certificate (RWC) and when is it required?

 

Answer

You must obtain a Safety Certificate before offering a registered vehicle for sale or disposing of a registered vehicle, other than to a dealer. CLICK for MORE.

Top
close
close