I took my vehicle to get a safety certificate for transfer of registration from NSW to Qld, I have owned the vehicle since it was new, and it has only ever been to one mechanic servicing always done as per the sticker on the windscreen (NSW requires a safety certificate every year to re-register) it failed the requirements according to Jap Motor & Carby Centre and they presented me with a quote of almost $2000 to repair (time was not on my side) so I booked the vehicle in to have it fixed. Brakes and Exhaust system were part of the work.
Within 4 months and less than 1000 klms travelled the brakes failed and I was forced to use another mechanic as Jap motor said they could not look at it for 2 weeks
The brakes were repaired again for $540, and the report indicated the exhaust system was leaking. I rang Jap and waited the 2 weeks as this was not a safety issue, they inspected the leak and told me it would cost an additional $130 to repair it.
I went elsewhere this business is STRONGLY NOT RECOMMENDED
Qld TRANSPORT extract from their website below
A safety certificate inspection is not a comprehensive mechanical inspection on the quality, or life expectancy of a vehicle. It is to ensure the vehicle is safe to be driven on the road.
This inspection covers the basic vehicle safety standards for many components including:
• tyres
• brakes
• steering
• suspension
• body rust or damage
• windscreen
• lights.

Caught Peter out lying about what I needed to do for a RWC. No honesty just daylight robbery.

Best service I have ever had and a good price. My wife's car failed and Peter repaired it at our house ! Jap Motor And Carby
Centre . Best in Cairns.

This is a fantastic mechanic. Great service, they provide a drop off service so you can get things done, and call you when the cars ready. Will come and pick you up also! Warn you of things they may need repairing in the future. Good value for money!

Approximate cost: $130