What Does a NSW Pink Slip Inspection Check?
A NSW pink slip checks whether your vehicle meets the required safety standards for registration. Learn what is inspected, what happens if your vehicle fails and when you need a safety inspection.
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If your vehicle is due for registration renewal in NSW, you may need a pink slip, officially called a safety inspection report.
Most light vehicles more than five years old require a safety inspection before registration renewal, although your registration renewal notice will tell you whether your vehicle needs one.
What is the purpose of a pink slip?
A pink slip checks whether the vehicle meets the applicable safety requirements for the inspection.
It isn’t the same thing as a full mechanical service.
The purpose is to assess vehicle safety and roadworthiness items required under the NSW inspection scheme.
What areas can be checked?
Depending on the vehicle and inspection requirements, safety-related components can include areas such as:
- Tyres and wheels
- Steering
- Suspension
- Braking components
- Lights
- Windscreen and visibility
- Seat belts
- Other safety-related equipment
NSW roadworthiness guidance also highlights the importance of properly functioning lights, windscreen equipment, horn, seatbelts and tyres.
What happens if my vehicle fails?
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If your vehicle doesn’t pass the safety inspection, the required repairs need to be completed before registration can be renewed.
NSW Government guidance states that if repairs are completed within 14 days and the vehicle returns to the same AIS station for reassessment, an additional inspection fee does not apply.
Is a pink slip the same as a service?
No.
A pink slip is a safety inspection, whereas a service is designed to maintain the vehicle according to its maintenance schedule and condition.
Your vehicle can need servicing even if it passes a safety inspection.
Likewise, a vehicle may require repairs before it can pass a safety inspection.
Need a pink slip in Thornton?
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If your registration renewal requires a safety inspection, Pink Automotive can inspect your vehicle as an authorised inspection station, subject to the applicable NSW inspection requirements.
Contact Pink Automotive in Thornton to arrange your vehicle inspection.
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