Short answer: a roadworthy/safety inspection for a standard passenger car in Australia typically costs around AUD $150–$250, depending on state, vehicle type and the workshop’s mood (kidding, mostly).
Utes, SUVs and vans can run $180–$350, motorcycles about $60–$120, and trailers/caravans roughly $60–$180.
Mobile inspections usually add $30–$80, and if the car fails, repairs and any re‑inspection fees are extra—no magic wand included.
Names vary by state (RWC in VIC, Safety Certificate in QLD, the general idea everywhere), but the process is similar.
Ring a couple of local testers for quotes and availability; prices swing with demand faster than a Saturday arvo forecast.
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