What is COR Valid?
A roadworthy test determines whether a vehicle is safe to drive or not. A vehicle that passes will be awarded a Certificate of Roadworthiness (CoR). The test is a safety examination only and isn’t a comprehensive technical examination.
How Long Is COR Valid For In South Africa
Your Roadworthy Certificate is generally valid for 60 days. But if your license expires and is unable to renew your used car license before its expiration date, you will have a grace period of 21 days to have your motor vehicle license renewed from the expiry date, while retaining its roadworthy status.
How much is the roadworthy fee in South Africa?
All new and used cars sold in South Africa require a roadworthy certificate. A roadworthiness test at an accredited roadworthy center like AVTS takes about an hour and will cost just around R500.
How much does the roadworthy certificate cost in Cape Town?
A Cape Town-based AVTS 2018 pricelist8 revealed that the test costs (VAT included) R500 (cars and bakkies), motorcycles (R340), panel vans (R500), and mini-buses (R520).
What is checked in a roadworthy test in South Africa?
During a Roadworthy Inspection, a certified mechanic will check your car for any potential safety hazards.
They will also test things like your brakes, suspension, and tires to make sure they are up to par. Passing a Roadworthy Inspection means that your car is safe to drive.
Can you sell a car without roadworthy South Africa?
The car sale process:
You have the right to sell an unroadworthy car privately if the car buyer agrees to buy the unroadworthy car.
You have the right to roadworthy your car before selling your car; even though the buyer will have to do this again, due to the certificate’s 21-day expiration period.