Roadworthy certificates for Sydenham drivers
Licensed Vehicle Tester for light vehicles and LPG-fuelled vehicles, about 8.5 km from Watergardens station. P&J Automotive, 24 Harvester Ave, Sunshine North VIC 3020.
Where can Sydenham drivers get a roadworthy certificate?
P&J Automotive is a Licensed Vehicle Tester for light vehicles and LPG-fuelled vehicles at 24 Harvester Ave, Sunshine North, about 8.5 km in a straight line from Watergardens station. Follow the Melton Highway east past Watergardens Town Centre to Sunshine Avenue, then head south to the Western Ring Road interchange and continue on McIntyre Road.
Getting to the workshop from Sydenham
- By car: The Melton Highway runs east through Sydenham and Taylors Lakes, past Watergardens Town Centre, to Sunshine Avenue. Turn south onto Sunshine Avenue (Metro Route 41), cross the Western Ring Road at the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd interchange and continue on McIntyre Road into Sunshine North.
- Via the Western Ring Road (M80): Take the Sunshine Ave/McIntyre Rd exit and follow McIntyre Road south into Sunshine North.
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Weekends closed.
Melton Highway to McIntyre Road
From Sydenham, the Melton Highway leads east past Watergardens to Sunshine Avenue. Sunshine Avenue (Metro Route 41) then runs south across the Western Ring Road and becomes McIntyre Road in Sunshine North — one continuous route to our workshop.
Roadworthies for gas and petrol cars
Our Licensed Vehicle Tester licence covers both light vehicles and LPG-fuelled vehicles. If your car needs work to pass, we can do the repairs and the re-check in the same workshop within the 14-day window.
Roadworthy certificates at a glance
| Our licence | Licensed Vehicle Tester (Victoria) for light vehicles and LPG-fuelled vehicles |
|---|---|
| When you need one | Selling a registered vehicle, re-registering a vehicle, or clearing some defect notices |
| How long it's current | 30 days from issue, usable more than once for registration or transfer in that time |
| If the car fails | You get a report of the items to fix, and 14 days to fix them and have the car re-checked |
| Cost | Depends on the vehicle's age, type and condition — call 0425 322 477 for a quote |
| Where | 24 Harvester Ave, Sunshine North — Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm |
What the inspection checks
- Wheels and tyres
- Steering, suspension and brakes
- Seats and seatbelts
- Lights and reflectors
- Windscreen, windows, front wipers and washers
- Vehicle structure
- Other safety items on the body, chassis or engine
Source: Transport Victoria — Roadworthy certificate.
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Selling a car in Sydenham? Book close to your sale date so the certificate is still current when the buyer transfers the registration.
Services for Sydenham drivers
Servicing & inspections
- Roadworthy testingNew New. Licensed Vehicle Tester for light vehicles and LPG — for selling, re-registering or clearing a defect notice.
- Full car service Oil and filter, fluids, brakes, tyres, battery and safety checks, with a clear report on what's due next.
- Logbook service Serviced to your manufacturer's schedule and stamped in your logbook — without the dealer.
- Vehicle inspection Know a car's real mechanical condition before you buy it — beyond what a roadworthy covers.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine diagnostics Fault codes read, then tested properly — so you pay for the actual fix, not guesses.
- Engine repairs From oil leaks and overheating to major internal faults, with honest repair-or-replace advice.
- Head gasket replacement Coolant loss, white smoke or overheating tested properly, and gaskets replaced to spec.
- Timing belt & chain Belts replaced on schedule; chain rattles diagnosed before they become an engine failure.
- Fuel system repairs Hard starts, hesitation and high fuel use traced to pumps, filters, injectors or sensors.
- Transmission repair Slipping, harsh shifts or clutch trouble diagnosed for automatics and manuals.
Brakes, tyres & steering
- Brake service Pads, discs, fluid and hydraulics checked and repaired so your car stops straight and safely.
- Tyre service Tread and damage checks, rotation and replacement — and the cause of uneven wear found.
- Suspension & steering Clunks, wandering steering and bouncy rides fixed — shocks, joints, bushes and steering parts.
Electrical & emissions
What customers say
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Sydenham questions
Can I get a roadworthy near Sydenham?
P&J Automotive in Sunshine North is about 8.5 km from Watergardens station, mostly along the Melton Highway and Sunshine Avenue. Transport Victoria's roadworthy tester location tool lists all accredited testers if you want to compare.
Do I need a roadworthy to re-register a car?
Yes. Transport Victoria lists re-registering a vehicle as one of the situations that need a roadworthy certificate, along with selling a registered vehicle and clearing some defect notices.
What if I disagree with the result?
Transport Victoria recommends checking the item against its roadworthiness requirements and raising it with the tester first. If that doesn't resolve it, you can get a second test from another Licensed Vehicle Tester, ideally within 30 days.
Book your car in
Call 0425 322 477 or send a booking request and we'll confirm a time.