Free Vehicle Checks

As part of their ongoing commitment to road safety, the Western Cape Government is offering free vehicle inspections, particularly for scholar transport and public transport operators, at selected testing centres this month.

The free checks will be carried out by qualified examiners and will focus on key vehicle safety components, including tyres, brake lights, suspension and wipers. If any defects are found, motorists are encouraged to have them repaired to ensure their own safety and that of other road users.

The checks are not a full roadworthy test. They simply assess whether the vehicle is safe to drive. Driver licences will not be checked for fines or warrants. After the inspection, each vehicle will get a printed report showing any issues that need attention.

The checks are available at the following vehicle testing centres from 14–16 October 2025 and 21–23 October 2025 between 08:00 and 15:00:

Provincial Testing Centre

• Gene Louw Traffic College – Brackenfell Boulevard, Brackenfell – 021 983 1500

Municipal Testing Centres

• Swartland Municipality – Kerk Street, Malmesbury – 022 487 400
• Swartland Municipality – River Street, Moorreesburg – 022 433 2246
• Saldanha Bay Municipality – Suffren Street, Langebaan

(Only vehicles with a GVM not exceeding 3500kg) – 022 707 5001

• Saldanha Bay Municipality – West Coast Testing Centre, 16 Velddrif Road, Velddrif (Only vehicles with a GVM exceeding 3500kg) – 022 713 2573
• Mossel Bay Municipality – 101 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay – 044 606 5000

Private Testing Centres (AVTS)

• AVTS Airport – Boston Circle, Airport Industria – 021 934 4900
• AVTS Bellville – C/O Duminy & Voortrekker Roads, Bellville – 021 949 6944
• AVTS Cape Town CBD – 86 Sir Lowry Road, Cape Town – 021 419 4677
• AVTS Kenilworth – 422 Imam Haron Road, Lansdowne – 021 696 7096
• AVTS Strand – 3 Calvyn Street, Strand – 021 853 0880
• AVTS Table View – 139 Blouberg Road, Blouberg – 021 556 6309
• AVTS Wingfield – Olympic Park, Voortrekker Road, Goodwood – 021 592 4522

Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku encourages motorists to make use of this opportunity. “These checks give motorists peace of mind before setting off on their journeys. Too many drivers experience mechanical problems on highways and busy roads. This initiative helps reduce that risk. By working together, we can prevent crashes caused by avoidable mechanical failures and make our roads safer for everyone.”