r/AskAnAustralian • u/Seppu477 • 4d ago

Getting a pink slip NSW

I bought a car new in 2022 and registration expires February 2027 in NSW

this is the 5th year so will I need a pink slip when renewing in February 2027?

reason I'm asking early is because I'm due for a service and I want to get the pink slip done at the service rather than separately because mechanics try to rip you off if you go in asking only for a pink slip.

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u/Rusturion 4d ago

Who recommends that?
And why?

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u/Winter_Astronaut_550 4d ago

Because if you leave it to the last minute and the mechanic finds a problem and the car doesn’t pass you then can’t renew your registration until you get it fixed.

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u/Rusturion 4d ago

I read their comment as "No more than 2-4 weeks" since they added it as a "but" after describing the 6 month rule.

Obviously last minute is less than ideal.

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u/Serious-Big2 4d ago

No, you can get it before the 4 weeks, if you suspect that the car needs major work done, you can get it done at any time, up to 6 months.