Getting that Defect from Policeman Ron!

We've all been there, cruising along on our very smooth Queensland roads on that beautiful sunny day when suddenly we see those flashing blue and red lights and hear that awful siren. Yep, they're after us. All because a few weeks back that bloody truck flicked up a rock that ended up cracking our windscreen. We didn't rush to get it fixed and left it for Ron, but now Ron is officer Ron standing by our vehicle handing us a defect notice.

Now we've made an appointment with the fantastic window specialist down the road to fix our windscreen. Mr window specialist had our 2014 Ford Ranger Window in stock and was able to get us in within the timeframe Office Ron gave us. We can give Roadworthy 2 U a call to come and sign off our defect, letting Queensland Transport know we've solved all the worlds problems and got our window fixed.

Ideally, everything will go smoothly, but if sometimes we miss the mark and we need to choose between going out to the pub with the boys Friday night or get the window fixed, and like most of the time beers with the boys always wins, so what do we do know we will not be able to get our defect signed off in time?

Don't worry all you need to do is get an extension, How do you get an extensions? You will need to call up Office Ron (the police officer who gave you the defect) for an extension (but don't tell him its because you want some beers), If this seems a bit hard TMR has another solution, sell your vehicle to a licensed motor dealership.

Ok now we have all this covered a vehicle defect can be one of over a hundred different issues, falling into 1 of 2 categories:

1. Dangerous defect- if its considered dangerous, your car will be taken off the road immediately, and you wont be able to drive it away from where Officer Ron pulled you over.

2. Not Dangerous defect- you will be allowed to drive to a specified location.

The defect notice will outline the issues, the type of defect, and the timeframe for getting the repairs done and signed off.

Now you know what we know about defects and how to fix all the worlds problems.

Don't let a vehicle defect ruin your day or your plans. Contact us at Roadworthy 2 U and we can help you navigate the process off getting your vehicle back on the road. We understand the stress and inconvenience that comes with a defect notice, and we are here to help make the process as smooth as possible.

Lets Talk About Brakes!

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Let's discuss brakes, a crucial aspect of road safety! In Queensland, brakes are a common cause for a failed roadworthy inspection. At Roadworthy 2 U, our technicians carefully inspect all braking systems during a vehicle inspections and also conduct thorough brake tests. The Queensland Transport TMR has an extensive list of requirements that must be met for a vehicle to pass a roadworthy inspection. These requirements include:

• Ensuring brake pads are not worn past the manufacturer's indicator. If there is no indicator, the measurements must be at least 0.8mm thick.

• No oil, grease, or brake fluid should be present on brake lining or pads.

• All braking components must not be frayed, perished, corroded, misaligned, or show signs of leakage.

• Filter units for air compressors or vacuum pumps should not be missing, loose, blocked, or damaged.

These are just a few of the many rules and regulations we follow at Roadworthy 2 U, as required by the Queensland Transport TMR. There are numerous other items outlined in the manual that we strictly adhere to.

Its essential to prioritize the maintenance of your brakes. Be sure to have them inspected during your regular service appointments, and don't hesitate to ask your mechanic to assess your brakes, Pay attention to any unusual noises or sensations from your brakes. Having properly functioning brakes is crucial for vehicle safety.

ATM Upgrade for Caravan and Trailers | Modification Plate

Did you know that in Queensland we can upgrade your Caravan or Trailer ATM (Aggregate trailer mass) through a Modification Plate ??

What is Aggregate trailer mass ??? Aggregate trailer mass (ATM) is the total maximum weight of the trailer when it's fully loaded as advised by the manufacture. It includes the weight on the towing vehicle hitch and on all wheels of the trailer / caravan when both are parked on flat ground.

This Mod Plate is engineering these days and will need to be performed at our Maryborough Qld workshop. In most cases customers travel to us and stay a little longer at one of the many tourist destinations we have to offer, with the most know, Hervey Bay the gateway to Fraser Island the most popular.

The very first step is to send a photo of the Vin Plate to 0400009024. In most cases we can estimate you upgrade options with an 95% success rate.

Bookings need to be made at least 7 days out and we don't work weekends or public holidays.

Cost will start from $550.

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