Driving an Unregistered Vehicle
Driving an unregistered vehicle is a serious offence that
can have far-reaching and catastrophic consequences. It’s a
scary thought when you think about what could happen if your
vehicle is unregistered.
Making sure cars are roadworthy is a big part of the
registration system and about protecting drivers and
passenger. Every vehicle must be registered to be covered by compulsory
third party insurance (CTP). This insurance makes sure that
everyone is covered for personal injury if someone is hurt
in an accident.
Here’s the rundown on what the different roadworthiness
inspections, and how to make sure you’re covered.
Pre-purchase Vehicle
Inspections
This is a fully comprehensive inspection report which
includes a complete check of the vehicle. The inspection
involves a thorough jacked up examination of all mechanical
components and also the bodywork, paintwork and under
structure, for evidence of any damage or unsatisfactory
repair work.
The interior and electrical components are checked and the
vehicle’s electronic control unit checked for any fault
codes followed by a road test. If you are buying a second
hand car and don't want to be stuck with a lemon then why
not give us a call today!
Blue Slip Inspection
A Blue Slip Inspection is a safety report for unregistered vehicles. This
is done to
prove your vehicle is roadworthy and also makes sure
the car meets design and identity standards. We, at Seb's
Mechanical are an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle
Inspection Station (AUVIS) where you can get a blue slip
inspection.
Pink Slip Inspection
A Pink Slip Inspections is required for all vehicles more than three years old.
Its is carried when your vehicle is due for its registration
renewal. Your vehicle will be inspected for safety and a condition
is sent to the NSW RMS. Your registration renewal notice
will advise you if your vehicle needs an inspection. To get
the pink slip, you need to take your vehicle to an
Authorised Inspection Station (AIS) such as Seb's Mechanical
Repairs.
E-Safety Check
An E-Safety check is when your Pink Slip
report is sent to the RMS
electronically. This allows you to renew your Rego online or
by phone. You must visit an e-Safety Check Inspection
Station to get your e-Safety Check.
White Slip
If your vehicle fails its Pink Slip
Inspection you will be issues with a White Slip. A White
Slip is an inspection report rejection slip. It details the
repairs required before a vehicle can be registered. Once
the repairs are carried out and you have the vehicle
re-inspected, the vehicle will receive a pink or blue slip.
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