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Who writes & checks our content
Every guide on Car One is written by qualified motor mechanics and automotive specialists, then fact-checked by our Approved Inspection Station team against current Queensland rules, Australian Design Rules and manufacturer standards before it’s published — and reviewed again whenever the rules change.
Daniel Morrison
Lead Technician · Roadworthy & inspections
18 years on the tools across dealership and independent workshops, focused on pre-purchase and roadworthy inspections.
- Cert III Light Vehicle · AIS inspector
- Articles
Sarah Pham
Service Advisor · Fleet & maintenance
- Cert IV Automotive · MTA member
- Articles
Aaron Whitfield
Workshop Manager · Content reviewer
Fact-checks every guide for accuracy and compliance as our Approved Inspection Station Nominated Supervisor.
- AIS Nominated Supervisor (QLD)
- Profile
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Expert guides published
25+
Years workshop experience
2026
Last reviewed & updated
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What is Required to Pass a Roadworthy in QLD?
Knowing exactly what gets checked in a Queensland roadworthy helps you avoid failed inspections and re-inspection fees. Most of what is required to …
- Fact-checked
Passing a Roadworthy Inspection in QLD: The Complete 2026 Guide
Failing a roadworthy isn’t the end of the world, but it costs you time, sometimes money for a re-inspection, and the buyer’s patience …
- Fact-checked
Mobile Roadworthy Certificate in North Brisbane: What You Need to Know
If you’re north of the river in Hendra, Hamilton, Clayfield, Nundah, or Ascot, the closest workshop RWC isn’t always a short drive, especially …
- Fact-checked
Mobile Roadworthy Services in Brisbane: The Complete 2026 Guide
Driving an unregistered or potentially unsafe car to an inspection station defeats the purpose of a roadworthy inspection in the first place. For …
- Fact-checked
Is an RWC Compulsory in Queensland?
Queensland has a reputation for strict roadworthy rules, but the exact picture of when it is compulsory is more nuanced than always or …
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Can a QLD RWC Be Used Twice?
If your first sale fell through after the buyer pulled out, the natural question is whether the roadworthy you already paid for is …
- Fact-checked
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