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Millie27
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Post #1 post 6th September 2011 - 12:42 PM
Hey Guys,

I need some advice.

I just had a safety inspection on my car and the guy failed it for stupid little things.
He told me I HAVE to go back to him to get my re inspection pass, is this true? or can I go to another inspector.

This guys just wants more and more of my money.
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Pheonix
Post #2

sounds like a ploy to me, I'm not sure though, I remember someone telling me they went to another person (if i recall correctly), just ask another guy and see what he says,

blackbird13
Post #3

QUOTE (Millie27 @ Sep 7 2011, 06:42 AM) *
Hey Guys,

I need some advice.

I just had a safety inspection on my car and the guy failed it for stupid little things.
He told me I HAVE to go back to him to get my re inspection pass, is this true? or can I go to another inspector.

This guys just wants more and more of my money.



What sort of little things? if there cheap fix them and go through him, if that fails go dodgy roadie tongue.gif

i dont think you can use someone elses inspection cert with someone else as they will go through the whole car again
besides second time its usually free unless your using a mobile mechanic maybe an extra $50 call out fee?

Ralli
Post #4

From memory yes I think you do have to go back to the same person, but usually it's free, however everyone is different I think....you can always get a second opinion but that will cost you more.

What "little" things did he fail you on?

53XXN_ST80
Post #5

What exactly are these "little things" if its simple shit like blown bulbs or a loose handbrake, fix it and go back to the same guy...

wes0666
Post #6

you can go to another inspector but you will have to pay again. if you take it to the 1st bloke he will check to see if you have fixed the things he knocked. you shouldnt have to pay him any money for the second inspection. unless you get him to fix it

no more holdens
Post #7

As mentioned
What things did he knock back ???
2nd inspection is usually free

julio_vasquez
Post #8

As mentioned what things did he knock back ?

Moi
Post #9

Reinspection by same RWC workshop within 14 days is free, outside 14 days there will be another fee as it will be treated as another new RWC inspection. If you go elsewhere you will be paying again and I am sure those little things will be picked up again. If it is little then fix it! If you were buying a car would you want it to have had a dodgy RWC?!?! And if you are selling a car with a dodgy RWC shame on you!

jeffers1987
Post #10

You need to present the car back to the issuing mechanic with the defects/concerns rectified within 14 days or he is legally obliged to report your vehicle to qld transport.

johnny5000
Post #11

ive only had one experience with getting a roadworthy, took it to my mechanic, was told my tyres were to worn (i thought they were just couldnt be fuk'd getting new ones) took it back a couple of days later with new tyres. only payed once.

Millie27
Post #12

Hey Guys,

Thanks heaps for your replies! I cotacted another inspector and he told me the guy i went through loves peoples money.. I have made a new appointment ith a new guy on friday.

The things were a small leak in the cv joint and a broken handle. AND he wanted another $95 for the second inspection.

Sharpy
Post #13

ANOTHER $95?

Shouldnt have cost you more than $65

*Tricky*
Post #14

QUOTE (Sharpy @ Sep 7 2011, 06:58 PM) *
ANOTHER $95?

Shouldnt have cost you more than $65


Call out fee?

j.d.m
Post #15

you got 14 days to fix the things up that he failed you for.

if you go back BEFORE 14 days. you dont hve to pay extra and he can give you the rest of the paperwork after he checks the failed items.

if 14 days AFTER. he can charge you for another inspection of 66.55 (legally this is the maximum) to go over the vehicle again.

you could go to another place but then you'd be paying 66.55 to get it failed again which isnt worth it

EssR20
Post #16

Name and shame this bastard.

SilverBullet
Post #17

Did he actually fill out the roadworthy paperwork or just do a safety inspection a give you a run down on what's wrong? Talking to his competition isn't going to help, of coasre he's going to say that guy A. Is a rip off and just wants your money, he wants exactly the same thing. In saying that charging twice is a dog act, I'd fix the door handle and tell him if it's within 14 days it's free as stated by law. Is the cv boost a split or is it just weeping? If just weeping clean it down and you'll be sweet.

slo14
Post #18

QUOTE (j.d.m @ Sep 7 2011, 07:22 PM) *
you got 14 days to fix the things up that he failed you for.

if you go back BEFORE 14 days. you dont hve to pay extra and he can give you the rest of the paperwork after he checks the failed items.

if 14 days AFTER. he can charge you for another inspection of 66.55 (legally this is the maximum) to go over the vehicle again.

you could go to another place but then you'd be paying 66.55 to get it failed again which isnt worth it



$65???? thats cheap....everywhere i been to in the past was around the 120 mark...

j.d.m
Post #19

what they should charge you is 66.55 (used to be 64.23) for the RWC and inspection.
whatever else they do such as a bulb, tyres, etc etc for roadie they have charge you separately

no more holdens
Post #20

QUOTE (j.d.m @ Sep 8 2011, 08:27 AM) *
what they should charge you is 66.55 (used to be 64.23) for the RWC and inspection.
whatever else they do such as a bulb, tyres, etc etc for roadie they have charge you separately


I take it , this 66.55 is a shop price and you take it to them ???
No mobile RWC bloke does them anywhere near that
Mine cost me a touch over $100

But he travels 35ks to get here
j.d.m
Post #21

yeah yeah the mobile guys can charge an adequate amount for fuel/labor etc. so yeah.

boot_it
Post #22

QUOTE (j.d.m @ Sep 7 2011, 07:22 PM) *
you got 14 days to fix the things up that he failed you for.

if you go back BEFORE 14 days. you dont hve to pay extra and he can give you the rest of the paperwork after he checks the failed items.

if 14 days AFTER. he can charge you for another inspection of 66.55 (legally this is the maximum) to go over the vehicle again.

you could go to another place but then you'd be paying 66.55 to get it failed again which isnt worth it



not quite true a rwc inspector can charge more if he has to remove wheels/drums (or things that aint easy to inspect )

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