Roadworthy Guides
Roadworthy & Safety Certificates
Understand Roadworthy inspections, common questions, preparation tips and what to know before organising a Queensland Safety Certificate.
Explore Roadworthy Guides →
Mossy's Guides
Straightforward Vehicle Guides From Mossy
Buying a car, selling one, organising a Roadworthy or trying to work out what inspection you actually need? Mossy's Guides keeps it simple. Find practical information about vehicle inspections, buying and selling, COIs and common Queensland vehicle processes without all the confusing jargon.
Not sure where to start?
Choose the topic that best matches what you're trying to do. We'll keep adding useful guides as new questions come up.
Buying a Vehicle
Used Car & Pre-Purchase Guides
Helpful information for anyone looking at a used vehicle, including what to check, what an inspection can tell you and questions worth asking before buying.
Explore Buying Guides →
COI Information
COI & Booked-Hire Guides
Straightforward information about Certificate of Inspection requirements, booked-hire vehicles and common questions from drivers and vehicle operators.
Explore COI Guides →
Selling & Registration
Selling, Registration & Forms
Find useful explanations and links for common vehicle selling, registration and Queensland transport processes, including forms that motorists regularly need.
Explore Selling Guides →
Mossy's Guides
Helpful Answers to the Questions We Hear All the Time
Straightforward information about Roadworthy Certificates, vehicle inspections, buying and selling a car and common Queensland vehicle requirements. Where the rules matter, we'll also point you towards the current official information.
Roadworthy
What Fails a Roadworthy in Queensland?
A simple look at the kinds of vehicle safety issues that commonly cause problems during a Queensland Safety Certificate inspection and what happens if the vehicle doesn't pass.
Read Guide →
Checklist
Roadworthy Checklist: What to Check Before Your Inspection
A practical pre-inspection checklist covering simple things worth looking over before Mossy arrives, from tyres and lights through to obvious vehicle safety concerns.
Read Guide →
Explained
Safety Certificate vs Roadworthy: What's the Difference?
People use both terms every day. This guide explains the official Queensland terminology, what the certificate is for and what the inspection does — and doesn't — cover.
Read Guide →
Buying a Car
Buying a Used Car? What to Check Before You Pay
A straightforward guide to the things worth checking before handing over your money, including vehicle history, paperwork and why a Pre-Purchase Inspection can give you more information.
Read Guide →
COI
COI vs Roadworthy: Which Inspection Do You Need?
COIs and Queensland Safety Certificates serve different purposes. This guide explains the difference and why the right inspection depends on the vehicle and how it's used.
Read Guide →
Selling
Selling a Car in Queensland: What Do You Need?
A useful starting point for private sellers, including Safety Certificate considerations, transfer information and links to current Queensland Government resources.
Read Guide →
More guides are coming
Mossy's Guides will keep growing with practical answers to the questions customers ask most often about inspections, buying, selling and vehicle requirements.
Need an Inspection?
When You're Ready, Mossy Can Come to the Vehicle
The guides are here to help you understand what you may need. If you're ready to organise an inspection, choose the service that fits your situation and Mossy can arrange a suitable time and vehicle location.
Queensland Safety Certificate
Roadworthy Certificates
Need a Queensland Safety Certificate for a vehicle? Mossy provides mobile Roadworthy inspections across the Gold Coast at an agreed suitable location.
View Roadworthy Service →
Buying a Used Vehicle
Pre-Purchase Inspections
Looking at a used vehicle? A Pre-Purchase Inspection can give you clearer information about what Mossy finds before you decide whether the vehicle is right for you.
View Pre-Purchase Service →
Certificate of Inspection
COI Inspections
Need a COI for an applicable vehicle category? Mossy provides mobile COI inspections for vehicle types and inspection categories he is authorised to inspect.
View COI Service →
Ready to Book?
Tell Mossy What You Need
Send through your vehicle details and location, or give Mossy a call if you'd rather talk through which inspection is right for you.
A Quick Note About Mossy's Guides
Helpful Information, Without the Confusing Jargon
Mossy's Guides are written to provide general information about common vehicle inspections, buying and selling, registration and transport-related topics.
Vehicle requirements, forms and government processes can change, and what applies can depend on the vehicle and your individual circumstances. Where an official requirement matters, always check the current information published by the relevant Queensland Government authority.
Visit Queensland Government Transport Information →
Need a Form?
Queensland Transport Forms
Looking for common vehicle registration or transfer paperwork? We've put quick links to useful official Queensland transport forms in one place.
View Transport Forms →
Still not sure what inspection you need?
Call 0418 768 830 →
Give Mossy a call and talk it through, or send a booking request and choose “I'm Not Sure” from the service list.