RWC-04 · Cape Town & surrounds
Roadworthy certificates in Cape Town
A roadworthy certificate confirms a vehicle is safe for the road. It is needed before a vehicle can be transferred to a new owner or registered, and it is only valid for 60 days, so the timing matters. We book the test, get the vehicle there and come back with the certificate.
When you need this
- You are selling or buying a vehicle
- A vehicle is being registered for the first time, or again
- A vehicle has been flagged as unroadworthy and needs to be cleared
How it works
- 01
Book with us
Tell us the vehicle and when it is free, and we book a slot at a testing station.
- 02
We take it for the test
Brakes, lights, steering, tyres and the rest are checked by the testing station.
- 03
Your certificate is ready
Once it passes, we can go straight on to the transfer or registration.
What to have ready
Booking and completing the roadworthy test required before a vehicle can be registered or transferred to a new owner.
- Certified copy of your ID
- Vehicle registration certificate
- The vehicle itself, available on the day of the test
- Proof of address dated within the last 3 months
A roadworthy certificate is valid for 60 days. If you are selling, time the test so the transfer lands inside that window.
Drop-off is available too. We share the address once you are in touch.
Questions about roadworthy certificate
A roadworthy certificate is valid for 60 days from the date of issue for registering or transferring a vehicle. If you are buying or selling, plan the transfer inside that window. We can arrange the test and the change of ownership together.
The testing station lists what needs fixing. Once it is repaired, the vehicle goes back for a re-test. We tell you exactly what failed so your mechanic knows what to do.
Other things we handle
- 01 Licence Disc Renewal1–3 working days · Service fee R150
- 02 Change of Ownership2–5 working days · Service fee R350
- 03 Vehicle Registration3–7 working days · Service fee R350
- 04 Number Plates1–3 working days · Price on request
- 05 Lost / Duplicate Documents2–4 working days · Price on request
- 06 Personalised Plates3–5 working days · Price on request
- 07 BRNC Application5–10 working days · Service fee R2,000
- 08 Police Clearance5–14 working days · Price on request