Selling or transferring
Arrange a roadworthy for the sale or ownership transfer of your classic car where required.
OUR SPECIALTY · MOORABBIN, VICTORIA
Classic & historic car roadworthies.
Roadworthy inspections for original or largely standard classic cars: selling, re-registration and Victorian H-plate club permit requirements.
Family-run, with 40 years in business. Our experience with older cars comes from American Car Parts, where we carry out inspections at our Moorabbin workshop.
We provide the roadworthy inspection. Your club and VicRoads handle the permit application.
Original & largely standard classic carsTuesday–Friday at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm or 5 pmFrom $308 including GST · price on application
Request a drop-off time. We confirm vehicle suitability, price and availability by WhatsApp or email. No online payment is required.
A SERVICE FOR CLASSIC-CAR OWNERS
We know older cars.
Brighton Service Centre operates from American Car Parts, where older cars are familiar territory. Our specialty is original or largely standard classic and historic cars. Australian and American classics are welcome, along with other makes within our testing scope.
Tell us your car’s make, model, year and why you need the roadworthy, whether it is for sale, re-registration, a club permit or another requirement. If you are unsure whether it is within scope, send an enquiry before booking. Modified and custom vehicles are not the focus of this service.
Need an everyday car inspection? Our normal car roadworthy service remains available.
THE ROADWORTHY YOU NEED
Classic cars. Everyday reasons for an RWC.
Our classic-car service is not limited to club permits. Tell us why you need the roadworthy when you enquire.
Re-registration
Book a roadworthy when returning an older car to registration, subject to the requirements for your vehicle.
H-plate club permits
We provide the roadworthy required for applicable club permit applications. You handle the application through your club and VicRoads.
VICTORIAN H-PLATE CLUB PERMITS
The roadworthy part of your application.
We carry out the roadworthy inspection. We do not lodge applications, provide club membership or sign your club’s eligibility declaration.
Check with your club
Confirm that your car is eligible and what paperwork your club and VicRoads require. Club permit eligibility generally starts at 25 years; requirements depend on the vehicle.
Arrange your roadworthy
Send the make, model, year and inspection purpose. We confirm testing scope, inspection fee and drop-off time. A certificate is issued only after a pass.
Complete your application
You take the required certificate and paperwork through your club and VicRoads. A roadworthy does not replace club approval or any required engineering certification.
Vehicles built on or after 1 January 1949 generally need a roadworthy for a new club permit, with exceptions. Earlier vehicles have different requirements. Check VicRoads club permit requirements for your vehicle.
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Book in three simple steps.
All drop-offs need workshop confirmation. Most inspections take a few hours; collection timing is an estimate.
Request a time
Choose your vehicle and preferred Tuesday–Friday drop-off at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm or 5 pm. Early and evening times need confirmation; 5 pm drop-offs are for inspection the next workshop day. Send your details using the booking form. No online payment is required.
Receive confirmation
We confirm availability and your estimated collection time by WhatsApp or email. Your requested time is only booked once you receive our confirmation.
Bring your vehicle in
Arrive at your confirmed time with your driver licence and, if the vehicle is not registered in Victoria, proof of ownership. Pay cash or card at the workshop. We’ll message you when it is ready.
For classic cars, we confirm vehicle suitability and the quoted inspection fee before accepting your booking. Bring the documents your club requires if the roadworthy is for a club permit application.
CLASSIC-CAR INSPECTION FEE
From $308 including GST.
Pricing is on application and depends on the car. The final fee may be higher than $308. Send your vehicle details for a quote before your booking is confirmed. Pay cash or card at the workshop; no online payment is required.
Everyday cars retain their existing prices. View normal car roadworthy prices.
CLASSIC-CAR ROADWORTHY QUESTIONS
Before you book.
Classic and historic car inspections, H-plate requirements and workshop arrangements.
03 9592 3681Do you handle H-plate club permit applications?
No. We provide the roadworthy inspection required for applicable Victorian club permit applications. You arrange club membership, club declarations and the permit application with your club and VicRoads. A roadworthy certificate is issued only if the car passes.
Does every classic car need a roadworthy for a club permit?
Not every vehicle does. VicRoads generally requires a roadworthy certificate for vehicles built on or after 1 January 1949, with exceptions including street rods. Earlier vehicles can follow the club safety-inspection process. Check your specific requirements with your club and VicRoads before booking.
Which classic and historic cars do you focus on?
We focus on original or largely standard classic cars, including Australian, American, British, European and Japanese makes within our testing scope. Send the make, model, year and vehicle details so we can confirm suitability. Modified and custom cars are not the focus of this service.
Is this a different or easier roadworthy test?
No. This is a roadworthy safety inspection assessed against the requirements applicable to the vehicle. It is not an engineering approval, restoration appraisal, mechanical warranty or comprehensive pre-purchase inspection.
How much does a classic-car roadworthy cost?
Classic-car roadworthy inspections start from $308 including GST. Pricing is on application and depends on the car; the final fee may be higher. Send the make, model, year and inspection purpose for a quote before booking. No payment is taken online. Ask the workshop to confirm any recheck terms.
Can you provide engineering or VASS certification?
No. This service provides roadworthy inspections, not VASS certification or approval of modifications. If your club or VicRoads requires engineering certification, arrange that with an appropriate VASS signatory.
Can I still book a normal car roadworthy?
Yes. Everyday petrol and diesel cars remain welcome: standard cars are $308 including GST, and 4×4s or wagons are $352 including GST. Electric and hybrid cars are not accepted. Use our normal car roadworthy service.
Where and when can I drop off my classic car?
Our workshop is at Factory 2 / 12 Joel Court, Moorabbin VIC 3189, operating from American Car Parts. Request Tuesday–Friday at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm or 5 pm. Workshop hours are 10 am–4 pm. Wait for confirmation by WhatsApp or email. Closed on Tuesday 3 November 2026 for Melbourne Cup Day.
06 / VISIT THE WORKSHOP
Moorabbin.
Factory 2 / 12 Joel Court
Moorabbin VIC 3189
Brighton Service Centre operates from the American Car Parts workshop in Moorabbin.
Tuesday–Friday drop-offs.
Regular workshop hours are 10 am–4 pm. Request Tuesday–Friday drop-offs at 8 am, 10 am, 12 pm or 5 pm. Early and evening drop-offs are by confirmed arrangement. A 5 pm drop-off is for inspection the next workshop day, excluding closed days. We’ll confirm your booking and message you by WhatsApp or email when your vehicle is ready.
Near Highett, Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Hampton, Sandringham and Brighton.
Drop-off and collection are by confirmed arrangement. Contact us before bringing your vehicle in.
Request your classic-car inspection.
Book online or send us a WhatsApp. We’ll confirm your requested time by WhatsApp or email. Have a question? Send a general enquiry.