Guides for car owners
The answer first, then the detail, with every source named.
These guides give plain answers to the questions car owners ask before they hand over the keys. Each one names its sources at the foot of the page, so you can check the rule yourself.
Each one names its sources at the foot of the page, so you can check the rule yourself.
Reviews
What drivers say about mechanics in our network
I've used this company at least 3times for rwc, and every time thier work has been spot on, and thier prices are unbeatable, I don't go anywhere else for anything to do with my car's ,
Google review of a workshop in the Mechanic Sorted network, 4.7 stars from 88 reviews.
We have been taking our vehicle to get services for more than 5 year. [The mechanic] and his team provide great service. They are friendly, reliable and helpful and great communicators when there is a component needing replacement. They are also super helpful and fit us in when there’s a car emergency like a broken break fluid pipe.
Google review of a workshop in the Mechanic Sorted network, 4.9 stars from 304 reviews.
How these guides work
Each guide gives the answer first, then the detail. Rules come from the regulators and agencies that set them, such as the ACCC and the state consumer and transport departments, and every source is listed at the foot of the page with the date it was checked.
Rules differ between states, roadworthies most of all, so a guide always says which state a rule belongs to. If something matters to your car, check it with your state's agency as well. How we write and check these pages explains the rest.
Where to start
If your car is under warranty, start with whether a logbook service has to be done at the dealer. Selling or buying a car in Victoria? See roadworthy certificates in Victoria.
Need a mechanic rather than an answer? Tell us the job and the car in the card. Only one local mechanic gets your number.
Every guide
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