QLD Roadworthy Fail (Front Bumper Damage)

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  SnoozeAndLose on 01/09/2020 - 16:41

  for my years of experience reading something like this on ozbargain

  I don't think this need to be fixed to get RWC.

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  JDMcarfan on 01/09/2020 - 16:46

  +2

  thats a joke! there's literally nothing there that impedes with the road-worthiness of the car (that little square box is usually an outside temp sensor). And the damage itself is purely cosmetic and has no chance of inflicting extra damage to a pedestrian if you were to hit them.

  Get your roadworthy done anywhere else and it'll pass. Let this be a lesson to take your business elsewhere, there's a reason they're called STEALERships.

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    User210686 on 01/09/2020 - 17:03

    That’s exactly what I thought, unless it’s the thing in QLD.

    Interestingly, Mazda didn’t offer to fix it themselves and suggested that we take it to a panel beater.

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    This Guy on 01/09/2020 - 17:54

    +2

    That little square box is usually a tow point cover.

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  life is suffering on 01/09/2020 - 17:12

  I am guessing they thought this might be due to a collision. I have a similar one on my bumper it happened when I hit an old back in the back and the exhaust make a hole in my bumper.

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    kahn on 01/09/2020 - 17:21

    +2

    I hit an old back in the back

    Pardon?

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      life is suffering on 01/09/2020 - 23:38

      Was my first time. No regrats

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      life is suffering on 02/09/2020 - 14:48

      cAR :)

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  lunchbox99 on 01/09/2020 - 17:13

  +4

  Look at this
  https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Vehicle-standards-and-modi…

  4.2. Body, Chassis and Frame
  Any panels, fittings and structural components (internal and external) have sharp edges and protrusions which would increase the risk of injury to any person who comes into contact with the vehicle.

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    brendanm on 01/09/2020 - 17:29

    +3

    Came here to post this. Classed as dangerous to pedestrians if you hit one.

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    brad1-8tsi on 01/09/2020 - 18:34

    +1

    Yep, he needs to at least smooth out the sharp bits. Maybe, just maybe, 100mph tape might do the job.

    It is chuckle-worthy given so many pieces of junk are in QLD.

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  cruiserbruiser on 01/09/2020 - 20:36

  Looks like a death trap, would get it fixed

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  User210686 on 02/09/2020 - 08:27

  Thanks for the replies. We have another car to get a RWC for, so we will ask an independent inspector for their opinion on this topic. But it’s probably a good idea to fix this damage before putting it up for sale anyway.