diff --git a/modules/sd_vae.py b/modules/sd_vae.py
index 669097da..31306d8b 100644
--- a/modules/sd_vae.py
+++ b/modules/sd_vae.py
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ def resolve_vae_from_user_metadata(checkpoint_file) -> VaeResolution:
 
 def resolve_vae_near_checkpoint(checkpoint_file) -> VaeResolution:
     vae_near_checkpoint = find_vae_near_checkpoint(checkpoint_file)
-    if vae_near_checkpoint is not None and (not shared.opts.sd_vae_overrides_per_model_preferences or is_automatic):
+    if vae_near_checkpoint is not None and (not shared.opts.sd_vae_overrides_per_model_preferences or is_automatic()):
         return VaeResolution(vae_near_checkpoint, 'found near the checkpoint')
 
     return VaeResolution(resolved=False)