Free Vehicle Safety Tests

18 March 2024
Mobility Department

The Western Cape Mobility Department is offering FREE ten-point checks for all vehicles from Saturday 23 to Thursday 28 March at venues in Cape Town and Drakenstein. 

Comprehensive Ten-Point Check

Our free vehicle safety tests, administered by qualified examiners, encompass a thorough ten-point inspection. This comprehensive check covers essential components such as:

  • Tyres
  • Brakes
  • Lights
  • Suspension
  • CV Joints
  • Electrical systems
  • Exhaust
  • Wipers
  • License discs
  • And more

Accessible Testing Locations

In partnership with Private Testing Centres and Local Authorities, we've made these tests easily accessible to a wide range of motorists. You can avail yourself of these free tests at various Roadworthiness Testing Centres across the Western Cape, including:

  • Gene Louw Traffic Training College, Brackenfell Blvd, Brackenfell

    • 23rd March 2024: 08:00 - 15:00
    • 25th - 26th March 2024: 10:00 - 20:00
    • 27th March 2024: 08:00 - 15:00
  • Drakenstein Municipal Traffic Centres, c/o Jan Van Riebeek and Edison Road, Paarl

    • 23rd March 2024: 08:00 - 14:00

Additionally, our Airport Vehicle Testing Centres will also be offering free safety tests at the following locations:

  • AVTS Airport, Boston Circle, Airport Industria
  • AVTS Belville, Duminy/Voortrekker Rd, Bellville
  • AVTS CBD, 86 Sir Lowry Rd, Cape Town
  • AVTS Kenilworth, 422 Imam Haron Rd, Lansdowne
  • AVTS Strand, 3 Calvyn Str, Strand
  • AVTS Table View, 139 Blaauwberg Rd, Table View
  • AVTS Wingfield, Olympic Park, Voortrekker Rd, Goodwood

These Airport Vehicle Testing Centres will be accessible on 23rd March 2024 from 08:00 - 12:00 and from 25th to 28th March 2024, from 08:00 - 16:30.

Promoting Road Safety

Take advantage of our free vehicle safety tests and contribute to safer roads for all. Together, let's make this Easter holiday a time of joy and safety on Western Cape roads.

The Western Cape Mobility Department remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting road safety. We urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations during this Easter period. Your loved ones expect you #SafelyHome.