At South Oakleigh Roadworthy Centre, we provide honest, professional mechanical services to keep your vehicle running safely and reliably. From routine servicing to complex mechanical repairs, our experienced mechanics focus on doing the job right.












South Oakleigh Roadworthy Centre is a licensed VicRoads testing centre authorised to issue official roadworthy certificates for cars, SUVs, EVs, and light commercial vehicles throughout Oakleigh South and surrounding suburbs.
Our experienced technicians conduct thorough inspections in accordance with Victorian roadworthy standards. Whether you’re selling a vehicle, transferring or re-registering its registration, or simply want peace of mind before a long trip, we’ll provide an honest, straightforward assessment.
If your vehicle requires repairs to meet roadworthy requirements, our workshop can complete them on-site, so you don’t have to find another mechanic or make another trip.
Having over 20 years experience as a vehicle mechanic, SORWC offers a full range of mechanical services for cars, SUVs, EVs and light commercial vehicles. Whether your vehicle needs a roadworthy certificate, regular servicing, fault diagnosis or mechanical repairs, our workshop is equipped to handle it efficiently and professionally.
We are a licensed VicRoads partner authorised to conduct official roadworthy inspections. All inspections are carried out thoroughly and in full compliance with Victorian regulations.
Buying a used vehicle? Our pre-purchase and safety inspections help identify potential issues before you commit, giving you confidence and peace of mind.
From routine servicing to ongoing maintenance, we provide comprehensive care to keep your vehicle reliable, efficient and safe with total confidence on the road.
Our mechanics have extensive experience working with European and Japanese vehicles, understanding their systems, servicing requirements and performance standards.
We are equipped to service EVs, hybrid and select exotic vehicles, following manufacturer guidelines and safety standards for modern and high-performance cars.
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South Oakleigh Roadworthy Centre proudly provides roadworthy inspections, vehicle servicing, mechanical repairs, and pre-purchase vehicle inspections for customers throughout Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs.
Whether you need a roadworthy certificate for a vehicle sale, registration transfer, or peace of mind before purchasing a used car, our experienced team is here to help.
James here, owner of Awesome Autos Prestige. Turbomotive are very efficient and great for RWCs. Highly recommend
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Best workshop I’ve found in Melbourne. Ford quoted me 3k for a repair, that was diagnosed incorrectly. Took my car here, they saved me from being ripped off, And got my car running better then ever. Definitely coming back
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An honest and reliable mechanic that you can trust. Very knowledgeable on all types of vehicles and can do a simple service to complete engine rebuilds and performance upgrades.
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Turbomotive helped get my car running right as good as new! Awesome service and great pricing! Highly recommended!!!
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Been coming here for years now, extremely honest mechanic, I’ve tried a lot of different mechanics now and nothing comes close to how honest and fair these guys are.
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Couldn’t recommend Turbomotive more highly. Came in for them to fix my turbo after an incorrect diagnosis elsewhere. They were so great, got the car in ASAP, and fully explained the problem within a few hours.
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Very good customer service! Will definitely go here for any turbo related work. Worked my Mitsubishi Lancer’s turbo system.
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Ready to schedule a roadworthy or arrange a service? Call our friendly team (03) 9042 1617 or book online. Find SORWC at 9/1 Eskay Road, Oakleigh South VIC 3167, proudly serving drivers across the local area.
A roadworthy certificate (RWC) confirms a vehicle meets Victoria’s minimum safety standards. It’s required when selling a registered vehicle, re-registering it, or transferring registration. SORWC is a licensed VicRoads tester, authorised to issue these certificates
Yes. SORWC is based in Oakleigh South, providing roadworthy inspections and certificates for drivers across the local area and south-east Melbourne.
A standard roadworthy inspection usually takes around 1 to 2 hours, depending on the vehicle, so booking ahead is recommended.
If your vehicle doesn’t pass, SORWC provides a clear list of what needs fixing, completes repairs in-house, and re-inspects the vehicle so the certificate can be issued. The whole process stays honest and straightforward from start to finish.
Yes. We have extensive experience with European and Japanese makes, and we follow manufacturer servicing requirements closely. We’re also fully equipped to service EV and hybrid vehicles.
No. Logbook servicing carried out by qualified mechanics using quality parts maintains your manufacturer’s warranty. There’s no need to return to the dealer just to keep the warranty valid.
Booking is easy. You can do it online or by phone on (03) 9042 1617. We’ll confirm a suitable time and answer any questions about the vehicle beforehand.