Your pink slip checklist
Have your registration details and renewal notice handy. Before the visit, check that the lights, indicators, wipers and seatbelts work and look for obvious tyre damage.
By Rego Inspection Sydney · Guidance checked 9 November 2026
What to do next
If you already know about a fault, mention it when requesting the inspection. Ask the team what to bring and whether your vehicle type can be inspected at the workshop.
What can I check before the appointment?
A short walk around the vehicle can help you spot a problem to discuss with the examiner. It cannot tell you whether the vehicle will pass. Leave diagnosis and repairs to a suitable professional if you are unsure.
- Check headlights, brake lights and indicators.
- Try the wipers, washers and horn.
- Check that seatbelts work and look for visible damage.
- Look for tyre damage or uneven wear and check the recommended pressure.
- Make a note of warning lights, unusual noises or faults you already know about.
What should I have ready?
Keep the renewal notice and registration details available when arranging the visit. Ask the workshop what it needs you to bring, where to leave the car and whether you should wait or return later. Clear personal belongings that could make access difficult.
What should I tell the workshop?
Mention the vehicle type, any known fault and your preferred appointment time. If a warning light or problem has appeared only occasionally, describe when it happens. A useful description gives the examiner something specific to discuss with you.
Plan the collection as well as the drive
Use your suburb guide to compare the drive to St Peters with a lift or passenger trip home. Confirm collection arrangements before committing to another appointment. If you are worried that the vehicle is unsafe, speak to the workshop before driving it.
Sources checked 9 November 2026. NSW roadworthiness checks ↗ · NSW safety inspection process ↗