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Book a vehicle inspection

This service allows you to book and pay for a programmed vehicle inspection for a heavy vehicle.

In short

You can use this service to book a programmed vehicle inspection for a single heavy vehicle. After the vehicle passes its inspection, a certificate of inspection (COI) will be recorded with Transport and Main Roads. 

You can book an inspection online, or you can message us or call 13 23 80.

If there are no booking slots available in your area, you can message us or call 13 23 80.

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What you should know

Booking slot availability

Programmed vehicle inspections are managed by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR). The NHVR releases booking slots up to 6 months in advance.

If there are no booking slots available in your area or if you need help booking a vehicle inspection, please message us or call 13 23 80.

When to book an inspection

Demand for inspection booking slots is very high in some locations. To avoid delays in obtaining your certificate of inspection (COI), please book your inspection as soon as you receive your renewal notice, or sooner if your local area isn't serviced often by the NHVR.

You can check your COI expiry date and set reminders by using the free QLD Rego Check app. Download the QLD Rego Check app using the App Store or Google Play.

Extensions of time

If the COI expires before the inspection date, it is the registered operator's responsibility to arrange an extension of time to operate the vehicle. Transport and Main Roads can only issue an extension within 2 months of the COI expiring, unless inspections are affected by a natural disaster or other exceptional circumstances. To arrange an extension of time, please message us or call 13 23 80.

 Changes to inspection locations

Caboolture: Programmed Vehicle Inspection (PVI) services are no longer available at the Caboolture inspection site (35 Piper St). The closest alternate inspection stations are Zillmere, Maroochydore, Logan or Darra.

Who can use this service

Correct.

You can book a vehicle inspection using this service if:

  • you are booking an inspection for a single heavy vehicle
  • you are booking a programmed inspection

Don't use this service if:

  • you are booking an inspection for a light vehicle
    Instead, Find an Approved Inspection Station (AIS) and contact them directly to book an inspection.
  • an inspection is required due to a defect notice or present vehicle order
    Instead, follow the advice on your notice or letter to have your vehicle inspected.
  • an inspection is required due to a vehicle modification
    Instead, find an approved person to have your modification inspected and certified.
  • you need to book a combination inspection for 2-4 heavy vehicles
    Instead, message us or call 13 23 80 to book a combination inspection.
  • you need to book a combination inspection for 5-14 heavy vehicles
    Instead, complete a Vehicle Inspection Booking Request (F5028) and email it to ABSBookings@tmr.qld.gov.au to book a combination inspection
  • you need to book a fleet inspection (15 or more heavy vehicles)
    Instead, contact the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator on 1300 696 487 to book a fleet inspection.

How to book a vehicle inspection

Choose how you want to book and follow the steps.

Book an inspection online

Step 1: Enter registration details

You’ll need to provide the registration number, a contact name and contact phone number for the booking.

Step 2: Choose a booking location

You can either search for bookings at a specific inspection location, or any inspection locations in your area.

Step 3: Choose a booking time

You can either search for bookings at a specific date and time or find the next available booking.

Step 4: Confirm booking details and enter your email address

Before you pay, you’ll get a chance to review the details you entered and the booking slot you chose. You can also enter an email address to receive a payment receipt and booking confirmation, or you can choose not to receive these by email.

Step 5: Pay for your booking

You will make your payment by credit card or by using credit in your Transport and Main Roads customer account.

Step 6: Booking complete

Your booking reference number will be displayed on the screen. A payment receipt and booking confirmation will be sent, if you provided an email address.

Contact us to book an inspection

Step 1: Message us or call

Message us or call 13 23 80. You’ll need the registration number of the vehicle.

Step 2: Choose a booking time and location

Tell us where you are and when you’d like to have the inspection.

Step 3: Pay for your booking

You will receive an email with instructions to pay online.

If you don’t pay by the deadline shown in the email, you will lose your booking slot.

If you’d prefer to pay in person, you can pay at a transport and motoring service centre before you make your booking.

Step 4: Booking complete

A payment receipt and booking confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide.

How long it takes

Booking a vehicle inspection online should take less than 10 minutes. If you have not completed your booking within 30 minutes, you may lose your booking slot.

Confirming your booking

Your booking is not confirmed until you have paid. After you pay, a payment receipt and booking confirmation will be sent, if you provided an email address.

If you are not sure if your booking has been completed, please message us or call 13 23 80 to confirm.

How much it costs

You will need to pay a booking fee and inspection fee.

 

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