Most inspections take between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on the condition of your vehicle and any issues that are found during the check.
If you’re issued a safety or roadworthy certificate, its validity depends on your state or territory. For example, in Queensland, it typically lasts for 2 months or 2,000 km (whichever comes first) for private sales. In Victoria, it’s usually valid for 30 days. For full details, see our Rego Inspection & Roadworthy Certificate page.
The cost can vary depending on your location and the type of vehicle, but safety inspections at Ultra Tune are competitively priced. For an accurate quote, it’s best to contact your nearest Ultra Tune service centre.
It includes a comprehensive review of your car’s critical systems: brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, seatbelts, lights, battery, windscreen, and more. At Ultra Tune, we’ll provide a clear report outlining any concerns and recommendations for repairs if needed.
While not always legally required, regular safety inspections are highly recommended to keep your vehicle in safe, roadworthy condition. They’re especially useful before long trips, after noticing performance issues, or if it’s been a while since your last check-up. In some cases, like selling a car or renewing rego, a safety check or roadworthy inspection may be required by law.
A car safety inspection is a detailed check of your vehicle’s key safety systems, including brakes, tyres, suspension, steering, lights and more. It helps identify any issues that could affect roadworthiness, safety, or performance, giving you peace of mind every time you drive.
Your vehicle logbook or owner manual will detail the required service interval. Your car manufacturer will recommend maximum times and distances to leave between servicing intervals, considering factors such as the age and make and model of the vehicle. However, usually, it is recommended to get professional servicing done every six months or 10,000km.
A typical logbook service follows the exact procedure outlined in the logbook to maintain the manufacturer’s statutory warranty, whereas a normal service considers your car’s overall condition and conducts maintenance and repairs as necessary.
When your wheels are accurately aligned, the performance and longevity of your tyres improve automatically. Wheel alignment refers to the angle of your wheels in comparison to each other and the body of your vehicle. Wheel alignment is adjusted by altering the vehicle’s suspension.
A professional wheel alignment service ensures the following.
- The vehicle’s tyres are properly aligned with each other in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications
- Prevent excessive and uneven tyre wear
- Improved fuel efficiency
- Smoother driving experience
- Better vehicle safety
- Fewer auto-repairs
- Improved steering balance
A wheel alignment service is recommended every six months or after 10,000 km. It is important to get your wheel alignment inspected or serviced more frequently if you regularly drive on rough roads with big potholes or bumpy gravel. It is also advisable to check your wheel alignment before going on a long drive or a road trip.
All tyres that’re six years and above need regular inspection. Here at Ultra Tune, we provide comprehensive tyres & wheels services to keep your car safe on the roads. If your tyres are worn out, has less than 1.5mm tread depth or have visible sidewall damage, it’s time to replace your tyres.
When the shoulder of the tread on one side of a tyre wears faster than the adjacent tread surface, your tyres wear unevenly. This can be caused due to front and/or rear misalignment, lose or worn suspension components, hard cornering, improper tyre rotation practices, misapplication, high crown roads, or non-uniform mounting.
Please call your closest Ultra Tune Service Centre and let one of our qualified staff advise you further.
The best way to keep your car’s air con running at its prime is to get it serviced regularly. However, here are some at-home tips and dos and don’ts to maintain your air conditioning system.
- Keep your car clean
- Get your pollen/cabin filter checked
- Clear away debris from the vents
We recommend that you service or regas your car’s air conditioning system every 1-2 years. However, if you detect a problem before that, reach out to our expert air conditioning technicians immediately.
Many factors may cause your car’s air conditioning system to blow bad odour. Ranging from issues like leakages or electrical faults to build-up moulds and animal infestation can cause a foul smell in your car. Depending on the type of smell, a professional technician might be able to tell the cause of the problem. For instance, a stale or musty smell comes typically due to the build-up of mould or mildew.
Getting a logbook service as and when recommended in your logbook is the minimum requirement you need to comply with to maintain your manufacturer’s warranty. It is not only necessary to maintain your car’s warranty but is also crucial for the extended life of your vehicle.
An Ultra Tune Logbook service follows all the procedures recommended in your logbook to maintain your manufacturer’s statutory warranty. Our skilled technicians only use parts that match original equipment quality or are superior to ensure your vehicle is serviced to the same high standards as your main car dealer.
Ideally, you should get your brakes inspected every six months. Depending on the model of your vehicle, type, age and frequency of driving, you may need to get your brakes inspected or serviced accordingly. You should immediately get your brakes checked if your car brakes are showing any warning signs.
Here are some of the signs of a failing brake system.
- Squeaking, squealing, or grinding brakes
- Vibration when braking
- Wobbling, spongy, or soft brake pedal
- Burning smell while driving
