Repairable write-off structural inspections (AMBRIS)

An RWO is a vehicle assessed as a total loss, but can still be re-registered for use following the correct repair process.

If you would like to know more information please refer to the Written-off Vehicles register FAQs .

You can check your vehicle’s status to see if it classified as an RWO by:

• Using the Tas Rego check online service
• Contacting the AIS team on 6166 3271

No. You may not remove any label issued to a WOVR status vehicle. The label must remain affixed when presented for a WOVR clearance inspection. In the event a WOVR label needs to be removed as part of the repair process, evidence of the label being affixed must be recorded and presented as part of the repair diary at the time of WOVR inspection. Once a Written Off Vehicle Label is affixed to a vehicle, the only person authorised under legislation to remove the label and clear the WOVR status are Transport Inspectors.

RWOs have a three-stage inspection process:

1. Structural inspection at an AMBRIS
2. General roadworthy inspection at an AIS
3. Vehicle identity check
   1. This is performed by Transport Inspectors
   2. Identity checks are used to verify the true identity of vehicles
   3. For more information on why this is needed please refer to the Written-off Vehicles register FAQs.

You can have your vehicle inspected at these locations.

You will need to contact an AMBRIS directly to book an inspection.

If you are planning to have your vehicle inspected at an AMBRIS, please refer to:

What you have to do if you have purchased a vehicle classified as a Repairable Write Off

When your vehicle is presented for a vehicle identity check you will need to bring:

• Receipts for all repair work including parts and labour showing
  • The name, address and phone number of
    • The person or business providing the parts or labour
    • The purchaser or benefactor of the work
  • The date parts were purchased or work undertaken
  • A description of the parts or work undertaken
• The Approved Inspection Station Certificate
• The Vehicle Structural Report (from AMBRIS inspection)
• Your Tasmanian driver licence
  • Or other evidence of identity
• Interstate Registration Papers if applicable
• Your completed repair diary

Repair diaries are used to ensure you keep records of the information needed to present at structural and identity inspections.

You may fail to pass an inspection if you do not present a completed repair diary.

For more information on repair diaries, and how to prepare one, please refer to the links below:

• Repair Diary Policy (PDF) (Word)
• Repair Diaries - For Written-off Vehicle Inspection Brochure (PDF)
• Repair Diary Template (PDF) (Word)
• Completed Repair Diary Example (PDF)
• Written-Off Vehicles Brochure (PDF)
• Supplementary Restraint System Report (PDF)
• Supplementary Restraint System Report, Water Immersed Assessment Report (PDF)

Contact:

• AIS Compliance (03) 6166 3271
• Email: ambris@stategrowth.tas.gov.au