Two different checks
Roadworthy and condition.
Know the difference.
A roadworthy certificate and a pre-purchase inspection answer different questions. Ask for the right service before you book.
Compare inspection packagesWhat each service does
A certificate is not a complete condition picture.
| Question | Roadworthy test | AutoVouch inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Who carries it out? | An authorised vehicle testing station. | An AutoVouch inspection appointment at an agreed accessible location. |
| What do you receive? | The applicable statutory test outcome and certificate where requirements are met. | Photographs and a condition summary or report within the selected scope. |
| Does it replace the other? | It does not provide every observation a buyer may want about condition or history. | It does not replace a legally required roadworthy test or certificate. |
| Does it guarantee future reliability? | No blanket guarantee of every hidden or future fault. | No. Findings describe the agreed checks at the time, with limitations recorded. |
Read the South African government’s roadworthy certificate guidance for the official process. Requirements depend on the vehicle and transaction.
AutoVouch does not issue statutory roadworthy certificates. Assistance arranging a test is a planned optional service, subject to separate agreement and availability. It is not included in the inspection prices shown here.
Appointments depend on seller permission, access, vehicle compatibility and availability. Your written quotation confirms the scope, travel, tax treatment and full total. An inspection is a condition report at the time of the visit; it is not a warranty, legal-title clearance or statutory roadworthy certificate.