Would this wheel arch damage pass RWC in Vic?
If not, any guesses as to cost to repair?
Thanks :-)
Would This Damage Pass RWC in Vic?
Sinnerator on 31/03/2025 - 14:17
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Would this wheel arch damage pass RWC in Vic?
Would wouldn't it?
What is the safety issue?
owner already had their mechanic tell them it's a fail due to this, I don't know if their mechanic was just after a quick buck or not???
mechanic tell them it's a fail due to this
Did they say why ?
don't know, if I get serious about this car I will strap everyone to a chair and interrogate them… then I will ask about the car
How the frig did the same damage happen to both sides?
Is risk to pedestrians a RWC item?
Same driver.
Lol. Bloody shit driver to do the same thing twice. FFS
I think those hazy headlights may fail.
Edit:
The body and fittings of all vehicles must be free from any damage, which might increase the risk or severity of injury to any occupant, pedestrian or other road user.
I think this will be deemed a pedestrian risk.
Nice slides by the way OP.
owner says their mechanic said it would fail but no reasons given, I don't know if mechanic just wanted to make quick easy money or not
@Sinnerator: If a pedestrian is hit (which is very likely given the history) and instead of bouncing off the vehicle a limb enters that cavity the injuries sustained will be a lot worse. I think it will and should fail.
that will buff right out
but how many hours with a hammer buffing will be required?
about 3.50
If you uae a hammer to buff its going to take a lot longer.
Roadworthy means it doesnt have anything affecting the running or operation of the vehicle and doesnt have any sharp protrusions or risk of something falling off. If it doesnt affect the steering or suspension and the tyre/wheel isnt damaged then youre good to go.
I'd add to that, If everything is still relatively well secured and won't fall off then you're good to go.
Agreed with all the above; including the cloudy headlights. Youtube has a lot of 'how to' videos on cleaning those up though - some even suggest toothpaste.
The only other catch - is the alignment of the headlights. They look ok, but if they've been nudged out of place enough to blind drivers coming the other way or so that they don't light the road ahead of you then that'll be a safety issue.
have also read you need to uv coat protect after the headlight cleaning otherwise they go cloudy again
otherwise they go cloudy again
after you've sold it?
But yeah you can get some clear polish or a spray can of clear/top coat
I am not selling, I am considering buying
You're front wheels are to turn / steer freely , you should be fine . Of course Vic roads on the other hand , who knows .
some mechanics are really by the book, I took another car in for a rwc last week and there was a very small patch of metal showing thru rubber cover on clutch and brake pedal and FAIL
They need to take photos and document the vehicle in a very thorough way else they risk losing their very lucrative RWC license. All the specific data collected is uploaded to vicroads.
It's not like the good old days anymore.
Thats a legit fail. The rubber was worn and a safety hazard if your shoe slips off. Its also an easy repair.
That's a definite fail. And $5 to fix.
100% correct - Fail, and for good reason.
They should all be By the Book.
thats not passing.
its a write off
put it on the WOVRThey are just scuffs, if no contact and friction between the tyre and arch then it is not relevant to RCW. Just buff of them so that would look like old scuff.
Bottom Text
my lazy sin :-(
Probably won't pass.
My guess is $20k to repair. I have a mate who can probably give you a 20% discount on that though.
Do you get a 10% spotter fee?
I only made it up to the part that said to go back to ozbargain.
(Thanks for the link tho.)
Reading some of these it is easy to see who don't know anything about and who do know about Cars, RWC Standards, Safety Rules, ADRs and why!
OP. If you have a Question on RWC Rulings, go directly to the person telling you why it is a Fail, and even smarter, go to Transport Dept. No if's or doubts.
Tis but a scratch