Blue Slip (AUVIS) Inspections in Marrickville
Bringing an unregistered or defect-cleared vehicle back onto NSW roads? DG Auto in Marrickville performs Blue Slip (AUVIS) inspections to confirm identity, check safety standards and verify that required repairs or modifications meet applicable rules. Our licensed inspectors keep the process straightforward, explain anything that needs attention and help you get the paperwork you need for registration.
We inspect daily drivers, family SUVs, work utes and light commercials. Expect clear communication, precise checks and sensible, practical advice to get you road-ready.
What’s Checked in a Blue Slip (AUVIS)
A Blue Slip inspection is more comprehensive than a routine safety check. Along with roadworthiness, it verifies vehicle identity and assesses certain design/condition requirements.
- Identity verification: VIN/chassis and engine number check; tampering or mismatch review
- Brakes: Operation, leaks, pad/shoe thickness (where visible), rotor/drum condition
- Tyres & wheels: Tread depth, condition, correct sizes and ratings
- Steering & suspension: Excessive play, worn joints or bushes, leaking shocks/struts
- Lights & electrics: Headlights, indicators, stop/reverse lights, number-plate lights, horn
- Windscreen & wipers: Cracks in critical zones, demister, washer function, blade condition
- Seatbelts & restraints: Mountings, fraying, latching and retracting function
- Body & chassis: Structural corrosion, damage, insecure components, sharp edges
- Leaks & exhaust: Fuel/oil leaks, exhaust security and excessive noise
- Modifications: Visual assessment to ensure mods appear suitable/secured (where applicable)
- Number plates: Mounting/visibility where plates are present
Note: If specialised certification or engineering evidence is required (for certain modifications), we’ll advise the next steps.
Who Needs a Blue Slip?
- Vehicles that have been unregistered and need to return to the road
- Vehicles with a defect notice or defect clearance requirement
- Vehicles with identity changes (e.g., engine/VIN issues) requiring verification
- Vehicles with significant repairs or modifications that must be assessed
- Vehicles imported or previously registered interstate that need NSW inspection
If you’re unsure which inspection your vehicle requires, call us with your rego/VIN details and we’ll point you in the right direction.
How the Blue Slip Process Works
- Book: Call to choose a time. Bring photo ID, your vehicle and any paperwork you have (defect notice, past rego, mod receipts).
- Inspect: We complete identity checks and a full safety inspection to AUVIS requirements.
- Advise: If anything fails, we’ll show you the reasons and outline the simplest way to rectify.
- Issue report: Once passed, we provide the inspection documentation you’ll need for registration at Service NSW.
Why Choose DG Auto for Blue Slips
- Licensed inspectors: Correct, compliant AUVIS checks carried out efficiently
- Clear guidance: If repairs or evidence are needed, we explain exactly what and why
- Fair, transparent approach: No pressure — just practical steps to get you road-ready
- Convenient Inner West location: Easy drop-off and collection in Marrickville
- Same-day availability (when booked): Minimise downtime and get moving
Book a Blue Slip in Marrickville
Need to register an unregistered vehicle or clear a defect? We’ll complete the inspection, explain any requirements and help you get the right paperwork for Service NSW.
Blue Slip FAQs
What’s the difference between a Blue Slip and a Pink Slip?
A Pink Slip is a standard eSafety check for registered vehicles renewing rego. A Blue Slip is more comprehensive — it includes identity verification and additional checks for vehicles that are unregistered, defect-cleared or otherwise require assessment.
What should I bring to my Blue Slip inspection?
Bring the vehicle, photo ID and any relevant paperwork (defect notice, previous registration, receipts for repairs or modifications, import documents).
What happens if my vehicle fails?
We’ll show you the exact issues and outline the simplest steps to fix them. Once repairs are completed, we re-inspect and finalise the paperwork.
Do you handle modified vehicles?
We can inspect vehicles with modifications. Where an engineer’s certificate or specific evidence is required, we’ll advise what’s needed.
Can you repair fail items on site?
We can complete many repairs in-house (brakes, tyres, lights, suspension and more). If parts are needed, we’ll provide an itemised quote and time frame.
Blue Slip Inspection Marrickville – Rego Checks for Unregistered Vehicles
Blue Slip Inspection
A blue slip inspection is required in New South Wales for vehicles that are either unregistered or have been transferred from interstate.
At DG Auto Services, we provide fast and reliable blue slip inspections in Marrickville, helping you get your vehicle registered quickly and hassle-free
We also do pink slip inspections and auto electrics. Give us a call if you have any questions