screwed by a car dealer, so I think!!!

[ratter]

Originally Posted by FALCONSR

anyways dont see how some of the replys help...but anyways if it has a rwc then take it back to the dealer...especially for anything mechanical and the place that gave the rwc WILL have to fix it by law as they said it was working...

Wrong

[blownba]

Originally Posted by ratter

Wrong

huh??? WRONG what do you mean??? If a tester has missed an item that should of been fixed as part of his rwc, then he is allowed to rectify this problem if not then vic roads can become involved. I don't know of any tester that doesn't shudder when that name is mentioned.....

[blownba]

Originally Posted by GRNKPR

if you were screwed by a detailer youd have a clean ring !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

he he ha ha ho ho thats good. I love it :hihi:

would a cut and polish be parta that???

[ratter]

Originally Posted by blownba

huh??? WRONG what do you mean??? If a tester has missed an item that should of been fixed as part of his rwc, then he is allowed to rectify this problem if not then vic roads can become involved. I don't know of any tester that doesn't shudder when that name is mentioned.....

The RWC does not legally have to fix anything at their own cost as suggested earlier, but if they don't they risk getting reprimanded by Vic roads if it is a RWC item and it it deemed not to be RWC.

The mistake here is some people are thinking the RWC covers everything mechanical on their car, so if something fails the RWC tester has to fix it for free.
A RWC is basically a safety inspection of a car to see if it is safe to be used on the roads for a period of 30 days, it is not an assesment of the cars overall condition.

Lots of items can be worn but still RWC, oil leaks are a good example, most testers will knock back a car if it is a bit wet with oil, but technically it only needs to fail if it actually drops oil onto the ground while being tested.

[blownba]

Originally Posted by ratter

The RWC does not legally have to fix anything at their own cost as suggested earlier, but if they don't they risk getting reprimanded by Vic roads if it is a RWC item and it it deemed not to be RWC.

The mistake here is some people are thinking the RWC covers everything mechanical on their car, so if something fails the RWC tester has to fix it for free.
A RWC is basically a safety inspection of a car to see if it is safe to be used on the roads for a period of 30 days, it is not an assesment of the cars overall condition.

Lots of items can be worn but still RWC, oil leaks are a good example, most testers will knock back a car if it is a bit wet with oil, but technically it only needs to fail if it actually drops oil onto the ground while being tested.

Ahh no . oil leak test procedure.... Wipe affected area clean or wash. check oil level and top up if necc. Drive vehicle for at least 3.5 kms making sure to turn corners ect. If an oil track is visible fail. Thats what I was taught when I did the rwc testers course. And this is the procedure in the box hill tafe rwc testers handbook.

[Smoked]

Sounds like you may have done alright in the end. Make sure everything done is documented, incase they miss something.

[brenx]

some r/w testers are harsher than others. I reckon my old mans pretty tight when it comes to r/w testing. I've read the relevant paperwork and even if it pass's by the book he still knocks a few back.

[[Tonko]]

i had EXACTLY the same thing happen to me with my XR8. consumer affairs told me to get another roadworthy before the 30 days are up. they will take care of the legalities, they may lose their inspectors license, but consumers definatly shakes them up. they may offer a refund, or pay to fix everything, like they did with mine.( except the frayed seatbelt, for which they got an $2000 fine). but go to www.consumer.vic.gov.au and fill out a complaint, they will get back to you but get that roadworthy and present it to vicroads AFTER you get registered... if you have any more questions pm me. coz i've done this all before