Why do you need a Roadworthy Certificate?

It is a legal requirement and proves that your car is in full working condition for daily use on the road. When buying or selling a car, a roadworthy certificate is required. If your car is found to be unroadworthy, your car may be impounded by the police. Additionally, your car's insurance company may not pay out a claim if your car is unroadworthy.

All buses, taxis and trucks must undergo a roadworthy test annually and the owners will not be able to renew their licences without the presentation of a valid roadworthy certificate.

When cars change ownership you also need to present a roadworthy certificate before the car can be registered in your name. Usually the dealer selling you the car will take care of this on your behalf, but if it is a private transaction, you will have to arrange the roadworthy certificate yourself.

What do you need to bring?

There are three things you need to bring with you. You will need your car's registration certificate to prove that the car is registered in your name. You will also need to produce a form of identity that is linked to your car's registration.

Please note that only your green South African ID book, South African driver's licence or your passport will be accepted. It is recommended to bring cash with you to pay for the application fees at the municipality as they do not always have card machines available. HSVTS accept credit card payments for the roadworthy test and other services.

The roadworthiness test checks the following aspects of the vehicle:

Identification and documentation; electrical systems; fittings and equipment (including mirrors, safety belts, etc.); braking system; wheels (including tyre condition); suspension and undercarriage; steering; engine; exhaust system; transmission and driving instruments and vehicle dimensions.

HSVTS is a Registered Authority and we offer South African approved acrylic number plates at competitive rates.

The process is quick and they are made while you wait.

In order for us to process your order you will need to produce your Traffic Register Number Certificate.

Should you prefer to order in advance, you may call or send us an email to discuss your requirements.

What is DataDot^(TM) ?

We are a registered fitment centre for DataDot ^(TM) - tiny high-tech microdots, each of which are encoded with a specific pin number, which when applied to a vehicle will provide it with a unique identification.

Approximately 10 000 microdots are sprayed onto the vehicle on different areas (not on the paintwork). This has become a requirement on all vehicles manufactured after the 1^st September 2012 and on all vehicles requiring a Police Clearance Certificate.

Did you know . . .

DataDot^(TM) can be applied to any item of value to uniquely identify an asset. Apart from providing currently over 3.7 million vehicles with their own DNA - DataDot^(TM), can be applied to any asset of value, such as a motorbike, bicycle or even a boat.

That means that if the valuable item or asset is stolen and recovered it can be linked back to the owner provided the owner has registered on our DataDot ^(TM) system.