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Old 29-11-2009, 09:38 PM   #1
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Default e-Safety Check question - need advice

evening all

i bought a car from a person who lives a little over 2 hrs away from me.

the car came with a weeks rego and an e-Safety Check certificate dated the 13th nov which failed it on a few things, namely engine mount,steering boot, trailing arm bushes and 4 tyres.

the car ran out of rego today and ive fixed the problems stated on the certificate but heres the question

do i have to drive 2 hrs + back to the mechanic who performed the inspection to get it checked off or can i take it any e-Safety Check certified garage?

or can in just let the current cetificate expire and take it again after 42 days for a new inspection closer to home.

ive searched the rta but no joy

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Old 29-11-2009, 10:26 PM   #2
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I am fairly sure you could just take it anywhere to get a new one.
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Old 29-11-2009, 10:45 PM   #3
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You dont have to take it back to the original testing mechanic, but remember if you take it somewhere else they may find faults that the first one didnt find.
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Old 29-11-2009, 10:49 PM   #4
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I have been told by a number of mechanics (Including the one that failed me on a relatively minor oil leak...) that you must attend the same mechanic.
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Old 29-11-2009, 11:27 PM   #5
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seems to be a grey area but i think myself it must be checked off by the one who checked it.

a call to the RTA tomorrow should reveal all, i will post what i learn

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Old 29-11-2009, 11:33 PM   #6
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It has to be re-checked by the same mechanic, but if you want to do a new check, then any mechanic is fine.
Ive done this a few times (when the first mechanic failed the car on stupid stuff) and never had any dramas.
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Old 29-11-2009, 11:39 PM   #7
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sweet......thanks martin
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Old 30-11-2009, 02:26 PM   #8
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as an examiner, i can tell you that you definatley DON'T have to take it back to the same examiner. It just means you will have to pay for another check.

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Old 30-11-2009, 06:03 PM   #9
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an email from the RTA

If the vehicle is taken to an inspection station other than the one that issued the original pink slip, they will re-issue their own inspection report at the normal fee.

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Old 30-11-2009, 06:58 PM   #10
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Similar experiences here. Had older cars that were failed for stupid things. Went to another inspector and you just have to pay again. I don't think you pay again to take it back to the original inspector (or you pay a reduced fee).
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