Vehicle Inspections

Vehicle Inspection

At Medowie Car Care Pty Ltd we are an Authorised Safety Check Inspection Station (ASCIS) for Pink Slips on light vehicles.

Light vehicles include;

Passenger cars
Goods carrying vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of 4.5 tonnes or less (without power-operated brakes)
All motorcycles
Trailers and caravans with an aggregate trailer mass (ATM) of 4.5 tonnes or less, including those fitted with breakaway brakes (but not including those fitted with air or vacuum (breakaway) braking systems).

Vehicle outside of these parameters will have to be inspected at a heavy vehicle inspection station. See RMS website for a station near you.

Rego Inspections (Pink Slips)

Most vehicles more than five years old must pass an annual safety check (or Pink Slip), before registration can be renewed. This inspection indicates that the vehicle is safe and roadworthy at the time of inspection. The vehicle may be raised on a hoist, with at least the following items checked;

Lights, blinkers, horn all operating properly
Door controls checked (must be able to be opened from inside and outside of the vehicle)
Seat belts must be in good condition and operating properly
Any visual oil leaks
Rust – anything that breaks the surface or creates a bubble in the paint may cause a “fail”
Windscreens – issues that may cause a “fail” could include cracks that start from the edge of the windscreen or cracks over 7cm long. If you have concerns, check with the workshop undertaking the inspection
Windscreen wipers must work properly
Exhaust system is checked for leaks – a leaky exhaust may cause a “fail”
Tyres must have at least 1.5mm tread depth and no wires or canvas exposed (on all four road tyres)
Window tinting colour and darkness must meet certain criteria

These are just a sample of the things that must pass the inspection. Other issues that could cause the vehicle to be considered unroadworthy may cause a “fail”. RTA requirements are adhered to when undertaking inspections. We prefer to book a time for inspections so you are not waiting around unnecessarily, but can often do them between 9am and 4pm without an appointment. It takes about ½ hour to do the inspection. The inspection report is submitted to the RTA electronically, so once you have obtained your CTP Greenslip, you can complete your registration online if you wish. Don’t wait until the last moment to get your inspection done in case something needs fixing or replacing – your mechanic may not be able to do it for you at that time and your registration may expire before repairs are complete. Check the Motor Accidents Authority website for further information regarding roadworthy checks.

Vehicle Inspections

Vehicle Inspection

Rego Inspections (Pink Slips)

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