Pre-Purchase and Registration Inspections

If you think that the inspection system in Sydney is too much, then think again. The whole point of vehicle inspections is to increase safety on the roads and to keep dangerous vehicles off of it. That's why operating an unregistered car or truck is considered to be a big deal in Sydney and why Randwick Car Care European Car Service offers all type of inspections.

Here's how the two inspections differ and how you can be prepared for both.

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Before you purchase a used car or truck in Sydney, bring it to Randwick Car Care European Car Service for a full inspection to make sure you're not buying a lemon. We'll take it through a full investigation and issue a report giving it a clean slate of health.

Our pre-purchase vehicle inspection will encompass exterior, interior, and complete function. Our starting point will be to look at the bodywork, paintwork, and physical structure of the car to identify rusting areas or parts that will need to be fixed or replaced. From there, we'll move on to the interior and electrical components, checking to see if everything works and is in a good state. Last but not least, we'll test the engine, transmission, and other core components (including a computer check to verify fault codes) in a full road test to assess their viability and ensure that you're buying a car that won't break down as soon as you write the check.

Registration Renewal Inspection

Randwick Car Care European Car Service is an authorised inspection station (AIS) if you need a pink slip or e-Safety Check as part of your tag renewal process. To be clear, pink slips and e-Safety Checks involve the same tests, with the only difference being that the former is a physical report and the latter is generated and transmitted electronically to the correct NSW authorities.

Both inspections are meant to verify that your vehicle is still safe for road operation and a requirement for any cars or trucks that have more than three years of age. Your renewal notice should let you know whether the inspection is needed, but if you have any questions, feel free to call us and we'll give you our expert advice for free.

The Dreaded White Slip

Unfortunately, not all vehicles pass a rigorous pink slip or e-Safety Check inspection. When a car is deemed to not be roadworthy, it will be given a white slip - a basic report indicating which repairs or services need to be completed to bring it up to roadworthy status.

If your registration lapses before oRandwick Car Careining a pink slip or completing service for a vehicle with a white slip, you'll need to be aware of the potential consequences you can face. Fines are steep and an unregistered vehicle will automatically trigger a charge of up to $1007 as well as the issuance of 4 demerit points. When an issue like this escalates to a full court case, fines can go up as far as $5500 for an unregistered vehicle and uninsured driver.

Don't take the risk! Set up your inspection at Randwick Car Care European Car Service today and stay legal.