Do You Need a Roadworthy to Sell Your Car in QLD?

Short answer: yes. To sell and transfer a registered car in Queensland, you need a current safety certificate. Mobile Mechanic Brisbane issues them where the car is, across Brisbane, so you can get your car sale-ready without leaving home.

Whether you're selling privately or handing the car to a family member, the transfer of registration needs a valid safety certificate. We make that step easy by coming to you.

Do I need a roadworthy to sell my car in QLD? Yes. Selling and transferring a registered vehicle to a new owner requires a current safety certificate (roadworthy). It must be valid at the time of transfer, and it's separate from your registration.

Selling privately

If you're selling to a private buyer, you need a valid safety certificate before the registration can be transferred. You also display the certificate details when you advertise the car. We inspect the car at your place and issue the certificate on site if it passes, so you can list it with confidence.

Transferring to family or a private buyer

A transfer of ownership needs a current safety certificate, even between family members, unless a specific exemption applies. If you're not sure whether your situation is exempt, ask us and we'll point you to the right information.

How long you've got to sell

For a private seller the certificate is valid for 2 months or 2,000 km, whichever comes first, and it covers one sale only. If the car takes longer to sell, or you drive past 2,000 km, you'll need a fresh inspection. Keep that timing in mind before you book, there's no point getting one months before you list.

What if it doesn't pass?

If the car doesn't meet the standard, we give you the list of what needs doing. Because we're also a mobile mechanic, we can carry out many of those repairs and re-inspect, so your sale isn't held up by chasing another workshop.

Why sellers book us

We come to you, so prepping the car to sell is one less trip.

We can fix and re-inspect, keeping it all in one place.

We're a licensed Approved Inspection Station (accreditation 132465).

Clear, fixed pricing before we start.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Do I legally need a roadworthy to sell my car in QLD?

Yes, to transfer a registered vehicle to a new owner you need a current safety certificate, unless an exemption applies.

Is registration the same as a safety certificate?

No. They're separate. You can have current rego and still need a safety certificate to transfer the car.

How long is the certificate valid when selling?

2 months or 2,000 km for a private seller, whichever comes first, for one sale.

Can I sell my car without one?

Only in limited exempt situations (such as some remote-area or dealer-to-dealer sales). For a normal private sale, you need one.

What if the buyer pulls out, can I reuse the certificate?

If it's still within the 2 month / 2,000 km window and hasn't been used for a transfer, yes. Otherwise you'll need a new one.

Do you inspect at my home?

Yes. We come to the car and issue the certificate on site if it passes.

What if my car fails the inspection?

We give you the list of repairs, can do many of them ourselves, then re-inspect.

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