Getting an unregistered vehicle to inspection
Check the NSW rules, permits and towing options before moving a vehicle without current registration.
Check the conditions for the whole journey
NSW allows certain registration-related trips under specific conditions. The permitted inspection journey can depend on the nearest convenient authorised station and the route used. Read the official rules for the trip you intend to make.
Decide whether the vehicle can be moved safely
If the car is unsafe, arrange independent towing. If it is safe but your planned trip is outside the published conditions, check whether an unregistered vehicle permit applies. Do this before moving the vehicle.
Agree on arrival and collection
Ask the workshop where to bring the vehicle and when someone can receive it. If you use a tow operator, give them the exact address and agree on access. Confirm how you will collect or move the vehicle after the inspection.
Official guidance
Sources checked 9 November 2026.