Give yourself 'peace of mind' when you have a pre-purchase vehicle inspection. Don't buy a lemon - Book in an Inspection before you choose.

You can make a better buying decision by letting the team at Rodneys Auto Centre carry out a pre-purchase vehicle inspection on your next vehicle.

Our highly skilled team can carry out vehicle inspections in our Casino workshop. With years of experience and a passion for automotive, our vehicle inspections team will thoroughly inspect your car and note wear and damage on various parts. 

Once the inspection is complete you will be provided with a written comprehensive report that is easy to understand. Our Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection includes evaluation of the following items:

During the engine check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

Cooling system (radiator, water pump, hoses, fan)

During the transmission and driveline check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the steering and suspension check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the body check we review the exterior to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the brake check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the wheels and tyres check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

During the electrical check we review many components to determine wear and faults. The items below are inspected where applicable and any faults and comments are listed in the report:

Along with all the other parts reviewed above the following components are also inspected to determine wear and faults:

Take the risk out of purchasing a second hand car by arranging a Rodneys Auto Centre Vehicle Inspections technician to complete a pre-purchase vehicle inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our highly skilled team are can carry out vehicle inspections in our workshop. With years of experience and a passion for automotive, our vehicle inspections team will thoroughly inspect your car and note wear and damage on various parts...

Pre Purchase Vehicle Inspections in Casino

At Rodneys Auto Centre, we understand how important the health of your vehicle is for you, and our main aim is to help ensure that your vehicle is always running in tip-top condition. When it comes to suspension and steering service and repairs, we know how crucial these components are in providing a smooth, stable, and safe drive.

Steering and suspension are fundamental to your vehicle's operational integrity, affecting everything from handling to comfort. Problems within these systems can significantly impact driving dynamics, leading to potentially unsafe conditions. Symptoms like your vehicle pulling to one side, stiff or slack steering, or an overly rough and bumpy ride signal it's time for a professional check-up.

Why are Steering and Suspension so Crucial?

Several issues could indicate a problem with your vehicle's suspension and steering. If your vehicle pulls to one side while driving or if the steering seems unusually rigid or slack, this might suggest a steering system issue. Similarly, a suspension problem may manifest as your car nosing down when braking, a tendency to roll or lean when taking corners, or an overall rough, bumpy, or unstable ride. These are not only inconvenient but could also be hazardous to your safety.

Here are three common reasons for steering and suspension failure:

Wear and Tear: Over time, components like ball joints, struts, and shock absorbers naturally degrade.

Poor Road Conditions: Potholes, uneven roads, and unexpected impacts can accelerate damage to the steering and suspension systems.

Lack of Regular Maintenance: Neglecting routine checks can lead to minor problems snowballing into major concerns, requiring more extensive repairs.

Just like other components of your vehicle, the suspension and steering systems require regular servicing to maintain optimum functionality. Regular checks will not only ensure that your car runs smoothly but also extends the life span of your vehicle and maximizes fuel efficiency. Besides, timely servicing can prevent minor problems from escalating into costly repairs in the future.

Expertise: Our mechanics possess extensive knowledge and experience with all types of steering and suspension systems.

Technology: We use state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and methods to accurately identify and address issues.

Quality: With the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty, you enjoy peace of mind knowing our parts and workmanship meet the highest standards.

Customer Care: Beyond servicing vehicles, we're dedicated to providing transparent, professional, and friendly service to all our customers.

Maintaining your vehicle’s steering and suspension isn’t just about preventing problems; it’s about investing in the safety and longevity of your vehicle. At Rodneys Auto Centre, we understand this better than anyone. So, if you're experiencing any steering or suspension issues, or if it’s just time for a regular check-up, book your service with us today. Let us take care of your vehicle, so you can enjoy a safer and smoother journey on the roads of Casino and beyond.

We are also proud to offer the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty. This gives you peace of mind knowing that your repairs are guaranteed in quality. If there are any problems with parts or workmanship, any Repco Authorised Service Centre across the country will honor this warranty at no extra cost. It also ensures that we use only high-quality parts in servicing and repairing your vehicle. This goes a long way towards maintaining the durability and reliability of your vehicle.

Remember, at Rodneys Auto Centre, we don't just service vehicles - we take care of our customers. It is our promise to offer a transparent and professional service every time you visit us. Book your suspension and steering service today and enjoy a safer, smoother drive on the road. We look forward to serving you!

Visit Rodneys Auto Centre for quality steering and suspension servicing, where we don't just service vehicles – we care for them.

Steering and Suspension Services in Casino

The Essential Guide to Steering and Suspension Maintenance at Rodneys Auto Centre, Casino

For all your Automotive Air Conditioner Regas, Inspection, Repair or Servicing needs in Casino and the surrounding areas, Rodneys Auto Centre (AU59941) are the right choice to bring your car air con back to peak performance.

As your local AUVIS Mechanic in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre take great pride in offering you the best in car servicing, vehicle inspections and automotive repairs.

eSafety Checks - formerly Pink and Blue slips

Rodneys Auto Centre (MVRL54316) are an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Scheme (AUVIS) Inspection Station in Casino, meaning we are certified to provide both "e-Safety Checks" (formerly Pink Slips) as well as AUVIS Inspections, or "Blue Slips” as they are commonly known.

Auto Electrical Services, diagnostics, repairs

Rodneys Auto Centre's Casino Workshop is fully equipped with the Latest Snap on Tooling and is well placed to service or repair vehicles in Kyogle, Lismore and Tabulam, as well as Casino and the surrounding areas.

Our workshop is widely acknowledged as one of the best equipped and most professional independent operations in Australia. 

In addition to providing the best log book car service in Casino we can also service and repair a range of vehicles including 4WD's, Bus, Caravans, Cars (inc Hybrids), Mini Buses, SUV's, Trailers, Trucks (Light Only), Utes, Vans & Fleet Vehicles. 

It is recommended that cars be serviced every 10,000kms or every six months to ensure safety and reliabilty. Rodneys Auto Centre specialise in Log Book Servicing and Brake Service as well as being one of the few local AUVIS stations available for Blue Slip Inspections. We can also arrange Car Air Conditioning Service with a Licenced Technician.

Our fully qualified log book servicing ensures your car is in safe hands, and we provide quality car service and repairs on all models including four wheel drive and Diesel vehicles. We keep a range of tyres, oil and filters and most new car parts in stock so you dont have to wait for parts to have your car expertly serviced or repaired.

We have flexible payment options, with All Cards Being Accepted including Mastercard and Visa. We also accept Cash, Cheque, Direct Deposit, EFT and EFTPOS.

Conveniently located in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre specialise in car servicing for all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Rodneys Auto Centre have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care. Our Business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring each mechanic is kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

So rest assured - with Rodneys Auto Centre looking after your car service - your car is in very safe hands.

We also like to support The Starlight Foundation and Our Kids in Lismore.

For friendly car service from a trusted independent mechanic, you can rely on the team at Rodneys Auto Centre.

As your local Mechanic in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre (MVRL54316) take great pride in offering you the very best in car servicing and automotive repairs.

Automotive Servicing and Repairs and eSafety checks in Casino

A Pink Slip Inspection, or eSafety Check as they are now known, ensures that vehicles which are more than five years old and renewing their registration, are considered safe to drive under NSW law. It is a requirement in New South Wales (as a condition of registration renewal) that vehicles five or more years old are inspected and a report (previously the pink slip) is issued. Rodneys Auto Centre eSafety Checks are sent to the RTA electronically.

Do all vehicles require pink slip inspections?

Light Vehicle Safety Check Inspections must be carried out on a range of light vehicles and a report (aka pink slip) issued before registration renewal is possible, usually as directed by the registration renewal certificate. 

Rodneys Auto Centre regularly undertake e Safety Check inspections on cars and light commercial vehicles under 5 tonnes (tare) in and around the Casino area. We also provide pink slip inspections for light trailers and caravans (250 kg - 2 tonnes Gross), motor cycles (inc sidecars) and buses weighing less than 2.5 tonne (Tare) 

(Note: Commercial vehicles with power-operated brakes and Trailers/caravans with breakaway brakes must be inspected at a HVAIS. (Trailers weighing less than 250kg do not require inspection).

Why choose Rodneys Auto Centre for my e-Safety Check?

All work carried out by Rodneys Auto Centre is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty at over 450 locations Australia wide. You can rest assured that if you choose to have Rodneys Auto Centre conduct the needed repairs all work will meet RMS requirements.

What happens after the pink slip inspection?

Following a successful Pink Slip / eSafetyCheck inspection, Rodneys Auto Centre will forward your Light Vehicle Safety Check Inspection Report electronically to Roads & Maritime Services.

We can then assist you to purchase the mandatory Green Slip, ensuring CTP insurance requirements are met, after which you are able to register your vehicle as you normally would, (online, in person, by mail etc).

Should your vehicle happen to fail a Pink Slip / eSafetyCheck Inspection, Rodneys Auto Centre will prepare a 'repairs needed report'. You can then request Rodneys Auto Centre undertake the required repairs or take it to a mechanic of your choosing to have them carried out, but they must be undertaken within 14 days, before the report expires.

Once repairs have been carried out, either by Rodneys Auto Centre or the workshop you chose for repairs, you'll need to have another esafety check.

If you return the vehicle to Rodneys Auto Centre within 14 days for the 2nd eSafety Check, no additional fees will apply to have it rechecked. You are of course free to take the vehicle to any eSafety Check stationbut this will result in you being charged a new eSafety Check feeby the mechanic conducting the vehicle inspection.

See more on eSafety Check (pink Slip) Inspections

A pink Slip Inspection, or e Safety Check, ensures that vehicles more than five years old are considered safe to drive under NSW law. It is a requirement in New South Wales as a condition of registration renewal that…

What is a Pink Slip Inspection for NSW?

When are e-safety checks or pink slip inspections required

Generally speaking, if your vehicle is five years or older your registration renewal notice may warn you that you are due for an eSafety Check (Pink Slip Inspection).

Only RMS accredited mechanics are allowed to undertake vehicle safety and registration inspections.

Rodneys Auto Centre are an Authorised Safety Check Inspection Station (ASCIS) in Casino and can undertake eSafety check inspectionsand issue RMS Pink Slips which will allow you to re-register your vehicle. All our work is covered by the Repco Authorised nationwide warranty Australia wide. 

If you need an e-safety check or pink slip inspection in Casino, Rodneys Auto Centre have you covered.

Light Vehicle Safety Check Inspections must be carried out on a range of light vehicles and a report (aka a pink slip) be issued before registration renewal is possible, usually as directed by the registration renewal certificate. Find out more here

Rodneys Auto Centre perform eSafety Check (Pink Slip) Inspections for light vehicle registration renewals, Authorised Safety Check Inspection Station (ASCIS) in Casino

eSafety Check (Pink Slip) Inspections in Casino

E safety check inspections (pink slips) in Casino

Rodneys Auto Centre are an Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Scheme (AUVIS) Inspection Station in Casino, meaning we are certified to provide (AUVIS) Inspections, or “Blue Slips” as they are commonly known.

A Blue Slip Inspection report verifies the safety of an unregistered vehicle, while making sure it meets design and identity standards. This includes vehicles where registration has expired or for inspections of vehicles before purchase.

A Blue Slip is essentially a Roadworthy & Safety Inspection report for unregistered vehicles and is required prior to registering a vehicle in NSW that is either unregistered or does not have NSW license plates (i.e. - vehicles bought interstate or overseas for use in NSW).

You may also require a Blue Slip to clear a defect or adjust records or if your car has been unregistered for more than 90 days.

Differences between blue slip inspections and pink slip inspections

A forensic styled vehicle identity check that will precisely identify any vehicle.

A ‘written off' vehicle check that identifies stolen vehicles that are rebadged with identity plates from wrecked vehicles.

A design inspection making sure vehicles meet design and manufacturing standards.

Blue Slip inspections are required for interstate vehicles being re-registered within NSW.

Along with the Blue Slip Inspection papers received from your mechanic upon successfully passing a Blue Slip Inspection, you will also be given other forms that you will be required to complete. You will then be authorised to purchase a green slip and finalise your vehicle registration online, by mail or at your nearest MVR.

Authorised Unregistered Vehicle Inspection Scheme (AUVIS) Inspections, or Blue Slips, verify the safety of an unregistered vehicle, while making sure it meets design and identity standards. This includes vehicles where registration has…

AUVIS Blue Slip inspections for unregistered vehicles in Casino, NSW

Rodneys Auto Centre in Casino is a licensed roadworthy inspection station and can issue roadworthy certificates for vehicles that pass the roadworthy  assessment test.  				

A roadworthy inspection includes checking:

A roadworthy inspection is not a comprehensive full vehicle inspection. Talk to us today about the different types of inspections available at Rodneys Auto Centre and which one will best suit your needs. 

Book a roadworthy inspection at Rodneys Auto Centre today.

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For your convenience, our workshop will be open for business right through the Christmas period, except for public holidays

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Rodneys Auto Centre take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times.

Conveniently located in Casino, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods.

Rodneys Auto Centre have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.


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