Getting a roadworthy certificate (RWC) in Braddon, Canberra, doesn’t have to be confusing. At City Car Care Braddon, we provide fast, reliable inspections to ensure your vehicle meets all ACT safety standards. 

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just renewing your registration, understanding the RWC process, what’s checked, and how to prepare your car will save you time and stress. This guide explains everything you need to know about roadworthy inspections in Braddon and why choosing an experienced local service provider matters.

Ensure your vehicle is safe to drive on ACT roads.

Required for registration renewal or vehicle transfers.

Helps identify potential faults early, avoiding costly repairs.

Brakes & suspension – condition, wear, and functionality.

Lights & indicators – all bulbs, reflectors, and signal systems.

Steering & tyres – tread depth, alignment, and safety compliance.

Body & chassis – structural integrity and rust issues.

Exhaust & emissions – ensures environmental and safety standards.

What’s Checked During an ACT Roadworthy Inspection

Ensure all lights, horn, and wipers are working.

Remove loose items or obstructions from the car.

Clean your car to allow inspectors clear access to checks.

How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Inspection

In the Australian Capital Territory vehicles must be inspected and provided with a roadworthy certificate before being registered in the following situations:

A brand new vehicle being registered for the first time 

At transfer of ownership if the vehicle is more than six years old 

If it is being transferred from another state - regardless of age 

If it has been unregistered for longer than 12 months 

If the vehicle has received a defect notice. 

All vehicles powered by LPG require annual inspections. 

Once registered, a vehicle in Canberra will rarely need an inspection if it doesn't change owners and stays registered - however the ACT has a random inspection scheme which means at any time, in any road related area (including car parks) a vehicle can be subjected to a visual inspection.

If any faults or defects are identified in the course of such an inspection, then a notice is issued and the use of the vehicle could be restricted until a Roadworthy Inspection is performed and the vehicle is cleared of faults.

 If you have a vehicle which requires registration, you are planning to sell or buy a car, or if you just want peace of mind that your car is fully roadworthy and safe to drive, get a City Car Care Braddon Roadworthy Inspection today and ensure your vehicle is safe and compliant. Call us or book online for a fast, reliable RWC inspection.

Need a roadworthy inspection in Braddon? Learn what’s checked, how to prepare your vehicle and why  City Car Care Braddon is trusted for RWC certificates.

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For expert car service or repairs in Braddon ACT, City Car Care Braddon is the Shop You Can Trust.

Log Book Servicing is a preventive measure for your car's well-being. Through consistent examinations and minor adjustments, you can ensure your vehicle runs effectively, avoiding the probability of little glitches developing into huge, costly repairs. City Car Care Braddon are fully qualified mechanics and take great pride in offering you the very best in car service, maintenance and repairs. We also go that bit extra with our service by washing the Exterior and Engine bay of each car that undergoes a Service.

City Car Care Braddon care about the environment and have Arctick Authorisation (AU064657) to reliably and responsibly conduct automotive air conditioning service in and around Braddon. The ARC Tick of approval helps ensure technicians have the skills and knowledge to correctly undertake service and repairs of refrigerated air conditioning to minimise environmental impact. 

Need a Roadworthy inspection for your vehicle? City Car Care Braddon can carry out ACT Roadworthy Inspections for vehicle registrations or just for peace of mind. City Car Care Braddon not only perform roadworthy inspections for vehicles registered in ACT but also service customers in NSW for their Pink Slips.

If you find yourself in need of a battery replacement, you can count on City Car Care Braddon to have an extensive variety of sizes suitable for various types of vehicles. Our selection includes Energizer Car Batteries for passenger vehicles, 4x4, 4WDs and SUVs with 36 month Nationwide Warranty.

At City Car Care Braddon we really do care about our customers, as well as their cars. The response from our loyal customers is to keep on coming back to us for car service or advice. 

It is common knowledge that the most successful form of advertising is by word of mouth. We are proud that so many of our clients trust their car service or repairs to our expert mechanics and have done so for many years. Not only do our customers entrust their vehicles to us, they are more than happy to refer us to friends and family. This shows real trust in our service and that's what it's all about!

Located on Lonsdale Street in Braddon ACT, City Car Care Braddon specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including fleet vehicles. Our fully qualified log book service ensures your car gets the best regular servicing possible. We provide quality car service and repairs on all models of car, including four-wheel drive and diesel vehicles.

City Car Care Braddon value our clients and to demonstrate this, we are automatically registering our Log Book Servicing clients into this essential service. It includes a 20km free tow, jump start of a flat battery, 5 litres of fuel for an empty tank, your spare tyre fitted when you have a flat and if you find yourself locked out of your car we can arrange a locksmith to assist* Conditions apply*

Free 6 month Roadside Assist cover with every Log Book Service

Providing the Trust, Experience & Knowledge of a Repco Authorised Service centre, our Braddon workshop has a commitment to exceptional quality workmanship, ensuring we deliver only the very best in automotive care. All of our work is covered by our Nationwide Warranty which is honoured at over 500 Repco Authorised Service Centres. 

Flexible Payment options with AFTERPAY now available with City Car Care Braddon. Ask us for more information at time of booking.

Rest assured - with a City Car Care Braddon mechanic conducting your car service or repair, you can trust that both your car and your safety are in excellent hands.

For professional car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can always rely on the service team from City Car Care Braddon!

Car service and repairs in Braddon, ACT at a workshop you can trust, City Car Care Braddon.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs in Braddon

You always have the choice of where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices, without voiding either the manufacturers warranty or your rights under the Consumer Guarantee.

You do not have to take your car back to the dealership who sold it to you for service or repairs. Provided the work is overseen to the manufacturers specifications by a suitably skilled person and uses tolerable quality parts and fluids, the warranty stands. 

With Repco Authorised Service you can tick all the boxes. Every City Car Care Braddon mechanic is fully qualified and Auto-Tech trained, giving them access to Australia's leading provider of automotive technical information and training. This means City Car Care Braddon mechanics are kept fully up to date with the latest in automotive service techniques and are able to service your new car without voiding the warranty.

Repco branded parts & products are manufactured to stringent Repco quality standards, and are covered by the Repco Nationwide Warranty, giving you added protection. City Car Care Braddon will also only ever use fluids and lubricants that meet the specifications of the original car manufacturer.

If you already own a new car or are thinking of purchasing one, make sure you clearly understand where your statutory rights begin and end.

Make sure you are aware of the differences between manufacturer, statutory and extended warranties to avoid making the wrong selection when it comes to servicing your new car. You are automatically covered by a statutory warranty, also known as a Consumer Guarantee, under Australian Consumer Law (ACL) and this statutory protection can never be superseded by manufacturer or express warranties (which are offered by the car maker and car dealer respectively).

A lack of disclosure requirements on car dealers at the point of sale regarding these contracts can easily lead the consumer into making a choice to be bound by a long term contract without access to all of the details needed to make a properly informed decision.

So when purchasing a new vehicle, be on guard for new car dealers who may try to include “express” or “extended” warranties, often for free. As a general rule these ‘extra' warranties may include quite comprehensive restrictions or provisions, and are not always what they are cracked up to be. Many times these promises provide no real additional benefits not already given by the consumer's basic statutory rights and can tie the unwary buyer into a long term agreement with the dealership that sold the car.

Such promises are very unlikely to focus on the potential negative aspects involved with taking a new car back to the dealer for service or repair. This includes how far you will need to go to get your car serviced or longer waiting times due to fewer available service locations or mechanics.

Check out our frequently asked questions below for more information on New Car Service and warranties. If you need to know more, the AAAA website and ACCC website have some great information too.

New Car Service Frequently asked questions

Did you know that you get to choose where your vehicle is serviced, maintained and repaired, at competitive prices. City Car Care Braddon can service your new car using quality parts and fluids, preserving your warranty…

New Car Servicing in Braddon

It's your choice who services your new car in Braddon

Keep Your Car Running Smoothly. Call the Experts at City Car Care Braddon for all you Log Book Servicing needs.

City Car Care Braddon can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more.

Log Book Servicing is a preventive measure for your car's well-being. Through consistent servicing and minor adjustments, you can ensure your vehicle runs effectively, avoiding the potential of little glitches developing into huge, costly repairs. Following the Log Book Service schedule set out by your cars manufacturer helps maintain your rights to a new car warranty - and keeps your car running at its best.

Our Log Book Servicing provides you with EXTRA FREE Value

At City Car Care Braddon we value our clients and to demonstrate this, we are automatically registering our Log Book Servicing clients into this essential service. It includes a 20km free tow, jump start of a flat battery, 5 litres of fuel for an empty tank, your spare tyre fitted when you have a flat and if you find yourself locked out of your car we can arrange a locksmith to assist* Conditions apply*

 We don't have to have a physical log book in order to do a Log Book Service - it just means we follow the manufacturers guidelines. We can certainly provide you with a log book to help you record your cars service history, which will be a benefit if you ever decide to sell your vehicle. 

Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more. 

New Car Warranties … the Facts.

City Car Care Braddon keeps your dealership warranty intact when you book in a Log Book Service with us!

To provide you with an instruction about recommended service intervals, procedures and inspection points, manufacturers issue a Log Book with every new car you buy. 

Yes! To enjoy that new car aura longer, you should definitely take your car in for regular inspections. The Log Book instructs how often, when and what should be serviced, inspected and replaced on your new car, according to the people who actually made the vehicle.

By taking your vehicle to City Car Care Braddon, you make sure that your car is properly serviced and maintained "by the book". Service intervals are both time and distance based, and time is more important. The time passed between service centre visits means the oil and filters are near the end of their economical performance life, even if the indicated distance has not yet been covered - as acids, water and sludge build up quickly, especially on short commutes. Leaving the car unattended for too long will significantly decrease the expluatation time of your car and even may reduce the vehicle maneuvering experience by lesser effectiveness of lubrication, cleaning and engine cooling.

All of our mechanics at City Car Care Braddon are fully trained with most modern vehicle technology and diagnostic technique knowledge. Our mechanics work always meets strict quality guidelines, we use quality Repco parts and in addition to your New Car Warranty, all of our work is covered by our Nationwide Warranty. With hundreds of models on Australian roads, our regularly updating Auto Tech repair database provide specifications, wiring diagrams and service layouts for all. Looking forward to see you at City Car Care Braddon!

City Car Care Braddon recommend following the Log Book Service schedule as set out by your cars manufacturer which helps maintain your rights to a new car warranty - and keeps your car running at its best...

Log book car service in Braddon

At City Car Care Braddon in Braddon, we offer a complimentary 65 Point Vehicle Inspection with every service. Our skilled mechanics conduct a thorough visual examination of key vehicle components and provide a detailed written report on your car’s condition. We'll help you identify and address any issues to ensure you're prepared for safe winter driving.

Preparing your car for wintery conditions in the ACT involves specific steps, but the core principles remain constant. How can you ensure your vehicle is ready for winter conditions?

It's all too easy to forget about your wipers until you need them. The harsh Australian sun can wear them down over time. Invest in a quality wiper blade like Trico to maintain visibility in all weather. City Car Care Braddon can recommend the perfect wiper blades for your vehicle.

Cold weather can affect your car’s fluids, such as coolants and oils, as well as parts like glow plugs in diesel vehicles. Regular servicing by knowledgeable mechanics who understand your vehicle’s needs is vital. We utilise top-quality NGK glow plugs and Penrite oils, designed for Australian conditions.

As conditions shift, your driving habits should adapt. Reduce speed in wet or foggy conditions and maintain a larger gap between your car and others. Ensure your vehicle is ready for any situation by scheduling a service or 65 Point Inspection with us today.

Watch for signs that your brakes need attention, such as vibrations, unusual noises, or a spongy pedal. These are included in our comprehensive inspection. If you notice any issues, contact us to book an evaluation.

During the chilly winter months in Braddon, car batteries can struggle to maintain optimal performance. Cold temperatures can reduce a battery's capacity and slow down chemical reactions within it, making it more difficult for your vehicle to start. This is particularly true for vehicles used infrequently, as their batteries may not have the opportunity to recharge regularly.

Ensure your tyres have adequate tread. Uneven wear might suggest suspension or steering issues. Properly inflated tyres save fuel and improve stopping distance. Check the recommended tyre pressure on the driver-side door panel.

Visit City Car Care Braddon in Braddon to ensure your vehicle is safe and ready for the rainy season with our expert assistance.

Prepare for winter driving in the ACT with a free 65 Point Vehicle Inspection from City Car Care Braddon in Braddon. Ensure your car's safety with expert advice and top-quality service.

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Prepare Your Car for Winter: Essential Tips for Safe Driving in the ACT

City Car Care Braddon in Braddon is a licensed roadworthy inspection station and can issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles that pass the roadworthy assessment test.  				

A roadworthy inspection includes checking:

A roadworthy inspection is not a comprehensive full vehicle inspection. Talk to us today about the different types of inspections available at City Car Care Braddon and which one will best suit your needs. 

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City Car Care Braddon take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Braddon, ACT, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

City Car Care Braddon have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.


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