Engineering & Compliance
In-house engineering, VASS certification, roadworthy, and registration — managed end-to-end for imported vehicles.
Apex Group delivers true end-to-end engineering and compliance for imported and specialist vehicles. From requirements as straightforward as issuing a VASS certificate to complex, multi-stage compliance pathways, we manage the entire process in-house — beginning with initial assessment through to roadworthy compliance, registration preparation, and final delivery to the client.
All rectifications and engineering-required modifications are completed internally, including mechanical work, bespoke fabrication and fitment, and supporting bodywork where required. This integrated approach eliminates the need for vehicles to move between multiple workshops, ensuring tighter control over quality, timelines, and outcomes. Dry ice detailing is also available as part of our in-house capability, allowing vehicles to be prepared and presented to the standard expected of high-value imports.
Frequently asked questions
Do personal imports and 25-year-old vehicles (rolling 25s) require engineering?
Yes — in most cases, both personal imports and vehicles imported under 25-year or historic pathways still require engineering approval prior to registration. While these pathways allow a vehicle to be imported into Australia, they do not automatically exempt the vehicle from engineering or roadworthiness requirements. Engineering may be required to confirm compliance with local standards, particularly where vehicle configuration, safety systems, or modifications differ from Australian specifications.
What is a VASS certificate and when is it required?
A VASS (Vehicle Assessment Signatory Scheme) certificate is an engineering approval issued by a licensed engineer in Victoria. It confirms that a vehicle or modification complies with relevant standards and is suitable for registration. VASS certification is commonly required for imported vehicles, low-volume vehicles, and vehicles that have been modified or differ from Australian specifications.
Does Apex handle all required modifications and rectifications?
Yes. Any rectifications or modifications required to meet engineering or compliance outcomes are completed entirely in-house. This includes mechanical work, bespoke fabrication and fitment, supporting bodywork where required, and associated compliance work. Vehicles are not passed between multiple workshops.
What happens if my vehicle fails roadworthy or engineering?
If issues are identified during the engineering or roadworthy process, we’ll outline what rectification is required and why. All engineering-driven rectifications and modifications can be completed in-house, allowing the vehicle to continue through the process without being moved between multiple workshops.
Does engineering cover roadworthy and registration as well?
Engineering approval and roadworthy are separate requirements, however Apex Group manages both as part of a single end-to-end process. We coordinate engineering, roadworthy compliance, and registration preparation so the vehicle progresses through each stage without unnecessary delays or handovers.