NSW Car Registration e-Safety Inspection
e-Safety checks also called Pink Slips are required for vehicles 5 years and older before the car can be registered. This is a requirement to ensure that your vehicle meets minimum safety requirements to be registered in NSW.
Our certified mechanics will carry out your e-safety check and issue your green slip in accordance with requirements.
What is a Pink Slip?
A pink slip is a safety inspection report that we issue as an authorised mechanic to prove that your vehicle has passed the required roadworthy requirements for registration renewal in NSW. Vehicles that are more than 5 years old require a safety inspection as a condition of registration renewal.
e-Safety Inspection (pink slip)
In order for us to deem your vehicle roadworthy there multiple areas that we have to inspect thoroughly. these include:
- Engine Condition and Functioning
- Exhaust System
- Seatbelts
- Lights
- Brakes and Brake Fluid
- Fluid Containers
- Vehicle Exterior
- Tyres
If all aspects of these areas are in good working order, your vehicle should pass the inspection with flying colours.
Pink slip checklist
Before you bring your car in for your e-safety inspection there are multiple things that you can check yourself. We have included our Pink Slip checklist for you to follow to increase your chances of your vehicle passing the inspection.
- Ensure that all seatbelts are functioning properly - this is one of the most important parts of the vehicle to protect all occupants in case of a car crash.
- Make sure your lights are well lit with no blown globes
- Vehicle body should be in decent condition - if you have any rust or dents you need to get this taking care of as quickly as possible
- Engine Checklist - ensure that the engine is working properly, no leaking fuel, not overheating and not expelling excess harmful smoke.
- Check Fluid Levels - The levels of fluids including oils and lubricants should be maintained properly.
- Ensure exhaust system functioning - Make sure your exhaust system is functions properly
- Tyre Condition - check your tyre condition and make sure you have no bald tread.
- Windshield Cracks - any cracks that could become dangerous especially if it is over 7cm long will need to be repaired. Windscreen wipers need to be in full working order also.
- The Horn - this is one of the most important safety features of the car. Test your horn to make sure it is working correctly.
Thorough e-safety inspection
The team at Shelly Beach Service Centre will inspect your car thoroughly to ensure your vehicle meets all safety requirements to be roadworthy in NSW. If any repairs need to be done we will notify you before preceding. Once complete we will issue your pink slip and you will be able to move forward with your vehicle registration.
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