Travel Safety Check
Hit the road with confidence. Comprehensive travel safety checks from your trusted local mechanic to ensure your vehicle is holiday-ready.
✦ Starting From $198 – No hidden fees ✦
Get your vehicle road-trip ready simple, transparent, and hassle-free.
Book Service
Provide your vehicle details and choose a convenient appointment time before your departure date.
Comprehensive Inspection
We thoroughly check your tyres, brakes, fluids, battery, and cooling system to ensure maximum reliability.
Vehicle Assessment
Our expert mechanic assesses your vehicle's current condition, focusing on components stressed during long-distance driving.
Service Complete
We provide a clear report on your vehicle's health and discuss any necessary preventative maintenance before you travel.
What is inspected?
A Travel Safety Check focuses on the crucial components your vehicle relies on for long-distance driving and varying weather conditions. Depending on your vehicle, the service may include:
Tyre condition, tread depth, and pressure (including spare)
Brake pad and rotor inspection
Engine oil and vital fluid level checks
Battery health and charging system test
Lights, wipers, and washer operation check
Cooling system and radiator inspection
Drive belt and hose condition check
Suspension and steering component inspection
What is a travel safety check?
A travel safety check is a targeted vehicle inspection designed to ensure your car is in optimal condition before embarking on a long road trip or family holiday. It identifies wear and tear that could lead to breakdowns when driving long distances under heavy loads.
A travel safety check can help:
- Prevent unexpected breakdowns in unfamiliar locations
- Ensure the absolute safety of you and your passengers on the road
- Give you total peace of mind so you can enjoy your holiday
When You Need a Travel Safety Check?
Keep your trip running safely and smoothly by booking a travel safety check when:
Before a major holiday road trip — Ensure your vehicle is safe and road-ready for long distances.
Towing a caravan or trailer — Make sure your brakes and suspension can handle the extra load safely.
Heading into remote areas — Prevent unexpected breakdowns where roadside assistance is hard to find.
Driving in extreme weather — Prepare your car’s cooling system, battery, and tyres for intense summer heat or heavy rain.
Traveling with family — Prioritize the absolute safety of your passengers on long highway journeys.
Your vehicle shows minor warning signs — Have any unusual noises, vibrations, or leaks checked promptly before hitting the open road.
It’s been a while since your last service — Give yourself peace of mind if your car hasn’t been thoroughly inspected by a professional recently.
Flexible Payments Over 60 Months
Need a Full Vehicle Check Instead?
If you want a complete understanding of your car’s condition and reliability, you’ll need a separate comprehensive inspection.
We can guide you on that too — just ask when booking.
Why a pre-trip safety check matters
A travel safety check is designed to keep your vehicle reliable when you need it most. Long road trips place extra stress on your engine, cooling system, and tyres, which can easily turn minor wear and tear into major roadside emergencies.
Regular pre-trip servicing can help maintain your vehicle’s performance, reliability, and safety while ensuring you don’t spend your holiday waiting for a tow truck on the side of the highway.
Remember: Identifying potential issues early prevents small problems from becoming expensive, trip-ruining repairs far from home.
FAQs on travel safety checks
It is a preventative vehicle inspection focused on essential safety and reliability components, highly recommended before taking your car on a long road trip or holiday.
We recommend booking your inspection at least 1 to 2 weeks before you leave. This allows enough time to comfortably fix any minor issues we might discover without rushing.
No, a standard travel safety check is a visual inspection and top-up of essential fluids. If you need an oil change, we recommend booking a Minor Service or Logbook Service instead.
Absolutely. We ensure your spare tyre has adequate tread and correct air pressure, and we verify that your jack and wheel tools are present and functional.
No. A Roadworthy Certificate is a legally required inspection for selling or re-registering a vehicle. A travel safety check is strictly for your own peace of mind and preventative maintenance.
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- Truganina
- Sunshine West
- Ardeer
- St. Albans
- Tarneit
- Burnside
- Taylors Hill
- Deanside