When do you DO need a pink slip?
You need a pink slip if:
- Your vehicle is more than 5 years old.
- You are renewing the registration of that vehicle in NSW.
- You are transferring registration from interstate for a used vehicle.
- The vehicle registration has expired more than 3 months ago.
When You DON'T need a pink slip
You don’t need a pink slip if:
- Your vehicle is 5 years old or newer and you are renewing registration.
- You’re doing a non-use declaration (i.e. you're not driving the vehicle and it's off public roads).
What’s checked in a pink slip inspection?
A licensed mechanic will assess:
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Lights and indicators
- Tires and wheels
- Seatbelts
- Engine and fluid leaks
- Windscreen and wipers
If your car passes, the result is electronically sent to Service NSW, and you can proceed with registration.
Other things to know
- A pink slip is valid for 42 days from the date of issue.
- If your car fails, you have 14 days to fix the issues and get a recheck at no extra cost from the same station.
Book a pink slip inspection today with RedBook Inspect.