Free vehicle safety checks offered across Western Cape for Mobility Month

In celebration of October as Mobility Month, the Western Cape Government is offering free vehicle inspections at selected testing centres to help ensure vehicles are safe to drive.

According to Mobility MEC Isaac Sileku, the initiative focuses on scholar transport and public transport operators, with inspections carried out by qualified examiners.

The checks will cover essential vehicle safety components, including tyres, brake lights, suspension, and wipers — all of which play a crucial role in keeping passengers and other road users safe.

According to the department, the free inspections are not full roadworthy tests and will not include checks for fines or warrants. Instead, the assessments are designed to help drivers identify potential safety issues before they become serious hazards.

After the inspection, each motorist will receive a printed report highlighting any problems that require attention.

The inspections will be available at selected vehicle testing centres across the province from 14–16 October and again from 21–23 October 2025, between 08:00 and 15:00.

The Western Cape Government said the campaign forms part of its broader road safety efforts to reduce crashes and fatalities involving public transport vehicles.

“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,” added Sileku

Provincial Testing Centre offering vehicle checks

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

“By working together, we can prevent crashes caused by avoidable mechanical failures and make our roads safer for everyone,” added Sileku