We carry out Pink Slip and Blue Slip inspections in Hornsby, providing authorised rego checks to keep your vehicle roadworthy and registered in NSW.
Matt Gates Automotive in Hornsby is authorised to perform official rego inspections for cars, motorbikes & trailers. Whether you need a quick Pink Slip (eSafety check) for registration renewal or a more detailed Blue Slip inspection for an unregistered or imported vehicle, our mechanics provides a fast, reliable service that ensures your vehicle meets all Transport for NSW standards.
A rego check is a mandatory inspection that confirms your vehicle is roadworthy and complies with NSW safety & emissions requirements. Without this check, you cannot renew or apply for registration. We assess brakes, tyres, steering, suspension, lights, seatbelts, visibility items and basic emissions to ensure safe operation on the road.
A Pink Slip inspection, also known as an eSafety check, is needed for most vehicles over five years old when renewing registration. It involves checking:
Brakes, tyres, suspension and steering
Headlights, indicators, brake lights and horn
Seatbelts and safety systems
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors
Exhaust condition and visible emissions
Engine operations and oil leaks
Once passed, your eSafety certificate is sent directly to Transport for NSW, so you can renew your rego immediately online or at Service NSW.
Your eSafety certificate is valid for 6-months, allowing you to renew your registration within that timeframe.
You’ll be given a report listing the issues. Repairs must be completed within 14 days and the vehicle returned to the same station for a free re-inspection. After 14 days, the full inspection fee applies again.
A Blue Slip is a more detailed inspection required in NSW before certain vehicles can be registered. You’ll need a Blue Slip if:
The vehicle has been unregistered for more than 3-months
It has been purchased from interstate or overseas
The vehicle is imported or has been re-engineered/re-complied
It was previously a write-off that has since been repaired and approved for re-registration
The vehicle has no registration or number plates
Unlike a Pink Slip, a Blue Slip involves both a safety check and a compliance and identity verification. We confirm the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), engine number and chassis details, along with ensuring the car meets NSW design and safety standards.
Because of these additional checks, a Blue Slip inspection usually takes longer than a Pink Slip. Once passed, you can apply for registration through Transport for NSW.
Once your Blue Slip is approved, you can apply for registration with Transport for NSW straight away.
You’ll be provided with a report detailing the issues. Unlike a Pink Slip, there is no free re-inspection period. A full new Blue Slip inspection is required once the repairs are completed.
Every mechanic working at Matt Gates Automotive prides themselves on delivering a superior service. That is why we’re trusted by drivers in Hornsby, on the North Shore and across all of Sydney.
Every service is conducted by trained, experienced mechanics.
You get plain‑English updates, clear quotes, and no hidden extras, no jargon, just facts.
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Matt Gates Automotive services many car makes and models from local Australian brands to luxury European labels and a huge range of 4WD makers.
A rego check is a Transport for NSW inspection to confirm a vehicle is safe & roadworthy before registration can be renewed or issued.
A Pink Slip (eSafety check) is for annual rego renewals, while a Blue Slip is a full inspection for unregistered, imported or previously written-off vehicles.
Pink Slips usually take around 30 minutes. Blue Slips can take longer depending on the vehicle.
A Pink Slip is valid for 6-months from the date of issue.
A Blue Slip is valid for 42 days from the date of issue.
You’ll be given a report outlining the issues. We can provide a repair quote to get your car up to standard quickly.
Yes, the eSafety certificate is uploaded instantly to Transport for NSW.
Only licensed inspection stations like Matt Gates Automotive can issue Pink and Blue Slips.
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