How much does a WOVI inspection cost in Queensland?

The government inspection fee is set by Transport and Main Roads and is published on the TMR website. On top of that you'll have repair costs, a possible safety certificate, and registration fees. Our optional booking service is a $500 success fee, paid securely when you book. The fee covers monitoring and notifications and is non-refundable once charged.

Is there a re-inspection fee if I fail a WOVI?

Yes. If your vehicle doesn't pass, you'll pay a further fee for the re-inspection once you've completed the required rectification work, so it pays to be thoroughly prepared the first time.

Why is repairing a write-off so expensive?

Most repairable write-offs need safety-critical parts replaced - airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, structural panels - which are costly and must be documented with receipts for the WOVI assessor.

Does the WOVI fee include a roadworthy certificate?

No. A WOVI confirms the vehicle's identity and that recorded damage has been safely repaired. A safety (roadworthy) certificate is a separate requirement for registration.

WOVI Inspection Cost in Queensland - Full Price Breakdown

When people ask what a WOVI costs, they usually mean the Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) inspection fee. But the real cost of re-registering a repairable write-off includes several parts, and underestimating them is the most common mistake auction buyers make.

The costs involved in a WOVI

Typical costs when re-registering a repairable write-off in QLD
Cost	What it covers	Notes
Government WOVI fee	The official TMR written-off vehicle inspection	Set by Queensland Transport; check the current fee on the TMR website
Re-inspection fee	A further inspection if the first one fails	Avoidable with good preparation
Repair parts & labour	Bringing the vehicle to a roadworthy, safe standard	Usually the largest cost - varies hugely by damage
Safety certificate	A roadworthy certificate for registration	Separate from the WOVI
Registration & duty	Re-registering and any stamp duty	Standard TMR registration costs
Booking service (optional)	Monitoring for cancellations and notifying you when a slot opens	Our service: $500 success fee, non-refundable once charged

Budget for safety parts, not just panels

Deployed airbags, seatbelt pretensioners and structural repairs are often the biggest line items - and the assessor won't pass the vehicle without documented receipts for them.

How to keep your WOVI costs down

Pass first time - a re-inspection means paying a second fee and waiting again.
Keep meticulous receipts so nothing is queried on the day.
Photograph every repair stage so you don't have to redo undocumented work.
Confirm the write-off is repairable (not statutory) before you buy, or you'll never recover the cost.

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How Much Does a WOVI Inspection Cost in Queensland?

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How to keep your WOVI costs down

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