A Heavy Vehicle Inspection is a thorough examination designed to ensure that a heavy vehicle meets all necessary safety and roadworthiness standards. Conducted by a qualified Beachwheels inspector, this inspection covers various critical aspects of the vehicle, including its mechanical condition, safety features and overall roadworthiness. This process is mandatory for heavy vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 4.5 tonnes. As part of the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme (HVIS), these inspections are crucial for maintaining safety on the roads and ensuring that all heavy vehicles are fit for operation.
The Inspection Process
The Beachwheels inspection process for heavy vehicles is comprehensive and involves several key steps to ensure the vehicle’s safety and compliance with regulations. Here’s what you can expect:
- Pre-inspection checks: The inspector begins by reviewing the vehicle’s documentation to ensure it meets all required safety standards.
- Visual inspection: A visual examination is conducted to identify any obvious defects or damage.
- Mechanical inspection: The inspector thoroughly examines the vehicle’s mechanical systems, including the brakes, suspension, steering and engine.
- Safety inspection: The vehicle’s safety features, such as seatbelts, airbags and warning lights, are checked to ensure they are functioning correctly.
- Identity verification: Finally, the inspector verifies the vehicle’s identity to ensure it meets all required safety standards.
This detailed process ensures that every aspect of the vehicle is inspected, providing peace of mind that the vehicle is safe and roadworthy.
Beachwheels Inspection Station
Beachwheels vehicle inspectors conduct the vehicle inspections on site and following their thorough assessment of your vehicle, discuss their findings with you. Following this, Beachwheels provides you with a formalised report which itemises our findings and recommendations.
Our reports provide a comprehensive review of your motor vehicle including extensive testing of body and mechanical conditions. Certain vehicles require inspections through accredited Heavy Vehicle Authorised Inspection Stations (HVAIS), and the registration certificate will indicate whether your vehicle requires such inspections.
Types of heavy vehicle inspections
A vehicle identity inspection may be required before your vehicle can be registered. Truck inspections are crucial for ensuring the safety and roadworthiness of used trucks. Find out the types of inspections required by contacting Beachwheels today.
Thorough inspections are essential for those looking to buy a used truck, helping them make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
After the vehicle inspection
After the inspection, you will be issued a vehicle identity inspection report, which is required for re-establishing vehicle registration. The certificate is valid for one calendar month from the time of the inspection.
When is a roadworthy vehicle inspection required?
A roadworthy inspection is required if the vehicle:
- has been fitted with a non standard engine that does not appear on the category 1 engine change list – contact vehicle standards to ask about your vehicle.
- construction has been changed (eg. change to length of wheelbase, change in number of tyres, or the vehicle has been converted from a sedan to a convertible).
- is a bus with seating for 13 or more.
- has been issued with a defect notice.
- has been imported from overseas is originally right hand drive and requires an exemption from the fitting of a compliance plate (post 1970 for cars and 1976 for motorcycles).
- was originally manufactured as left hand drive.
- has been rebuilt from parts.
- has been changed and the seating capacity is different.
- is new and is not fitted with a compliance plate.
- (including trailers) was registered in another state, is more than seven years old and has an unladen mass of 4.5 tonnes or more.
- is a repaired written-off vehicle.
- is used in country regions and has a seating capacity of 12 or less and is used to carry passengers for hire, fare or reward (except self-drive).
- is a dedicated rally car or street rod type vehicle.
- has had modifications made to the brakes, steering or suspension systems.
Inspections are crucial for establishing registration, especially if the vehicle’s registration has expired or been cancelled.
Contact us on 9905 1727 for further information about heavy vehicle inspection Sydney.