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NCT Backlog

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    #62
    dieselbug
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭dieselbug


    The commercial testing system here is probably the nearest comparison to the MOT in the UK and that works ok, especially since it has been overhauled.


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    #63
    demanufactured
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭demanufactured


    You should see how well the commercial system is monitored.


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    #64
    Heckler
    Registered Users Posts: 3,322 ✭✭✭Heckler


    My nct is due 1st of jan but the earliest booking I could get was march. Rang them earlier and was put on a high priority list. Told me I'd get the test in the next 4 weeks.

    As to the OPs original question, what do people reckon the Guards stance will be considering theres such a backlog ? Lenient or rake in the cash ?


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    #65
    Robroy36
    Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭Robroy36


    I have an early NCT next week but the mechanic reckons I will fail without putting circa 500e into the car. My current cert is not out of date until the end of March. If I go in and fail will my current cert be deemed invalid straight away?


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    #66
    Robroy36
    Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭Robroy36


    Heckler wrote: »

    As to the OPs original question, what do people reckon the Guards stance will be considering theres such a backlog ? Lenient or rake in the cash ?

    I'd say it will depend on who you get - I don't think they have the resources for a mass crackdown. A KO'ed addict has been blocking the doors to my office for the last few hours in the city center and they still haven't come to move him on. I also didn't see a single check point over the Christmas.


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    #67
    visual
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,268 ✭✭✭visual


    Robroy36 wrote: »
    I have an early NCT next week but the mechanic reckons I will fail without putting circa 500e into the car. My current cert is not out of date until the end of March. If I go in and fail will my current cert be deemed invalid straight away?

    It be enough to pass a Garda check point with paper nct disk in window but it's not road worthy and that is also a legal requirement.


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    #68
    Robroy36
    Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭Robroy36


    visual wrote: »
    It be enough to pass a Garda check point with paper nct disk in window but it's not road worthy and that is also a legal requirement.

    Grand, will push it back to March so. Not worth the hassle.


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    #69
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    Robroy36 wrote: »
    I have an early NCT next week but the mechanic reckons I will fail without putting circa 500e into the car. My current cert is not out of date until the end of March. If I go in and fail will my current cert be deemed invalid straight away?

    Seeing as nobody came straight out and said it....No, your current NCT is perfectly valid until it's expiry date.
    Even if it's a Fail/Dangerous situation your current NCT is still valid ( but you are supposed to make the car safe again before driving it).


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    #70
    BabysCoffee
    Registered Users Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Just booked an NCT today - given a date at the end of March.

    Book early folk there is a serious back log!


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    #71
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    BabysCoffee wrote: »
    Just booked an NCT today - given a date at the end of March.

    Book early folk there is a serious back log!

    So you get a free test?


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    #72
    bodhi085
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭bodhi085


    My nct is up 24th jan. I had tried to book a date as far back as November but nothing available. I tried and tried each week and eventually I booked for 28th March as they were the only dates I could find each time. I called the nct and was put on an urgent list and to expect a phone call within ten days for an appointment. The March date was cancelled by them after the call.Yesterday I went back online just to check and there was a date for 14th January so I booked that. Happy enough now. It's worth just to keep looking on day to day basis even though it's a pain in the backside. Keep trying is I can say,but make sure to call them in the meantime to be put on the list.


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    #73
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    BabysCoffee wrote: »
    Just booked an NCT today - given a date at the end of March.

    Book early folk there is a serious back log!

    I booked on first Jan and there were loads of appts available, I got 5th January. You just don't accept the first one you see and keep dropping in, especially 8 or 9 am. I checked it out three times before getting what I want. There is no backlog in reality, it's just a daft booking system


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    #74
    OldMrBrennan83
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26,658 ✭✭✭✭OldMrBrennan83


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    #75
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    Hey guys, OP here

    Just wanted to update on this.

    Anyway I was away for the new years period but brought the lap top with me (bore!!!) so that I could log on and regularly check the NCT system.

    With some luck and after three failed nights, on new years eve at 11.30pm I finally managed to get a test booked for the 14th of Jan in Dublin which is the day my NCT runs out. The test is at about 9.00pm at night (talk about the 11th hour).

    The whole system is an absolute disgrace - the only consolation being that I will not be paying for the test.

    Still tough, Id rather my test a week earlier and pay the 55e than this farce


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    #76
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    Patww79 wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    If I had followed their advice and phoned, I would not have needed to check three times I'm sure.


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    #77
    BabysCoffee
    Registered Users Posts: 4,712 ✭✭✭BabysCoffee


    Odyssey 2005 wrote: »
    So you get a free test?

    Why would I get a free test?


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    #78
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    you wont now you have accepted a date. Had you phoned them and insisted on a test within 28/30 days (can't recall which) they would be obliged to give you a free test if they could not accommodate you (which they would of course). It pays to read the relevant threads on here.


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    #79
    deandean
    Registered Users Posts: 2,229 ✭✭✭deandean


    Here is a good one :)

    My NCT is due in Feb.

    I checked online this morning, no appointments online till April.

    I phoned NCT.

    He said can you be here in 40 minutes?

    I said ....uh, sure!

    So up I went, passed it and all, I am now NCT'd :cool: :cool: :cool:


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    #80
    flogen
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭flogen


    Mine is up in the next few days so rang in early-ish December to get a date (later than I should have, I know), was put on the "priority list".

    Got a text today with an appointment for 3rd April.

    Rang to see if I could get something sooner and the only option is to cancel the date they've given me and go back on the priority list.

    It'll be December 2015 by the time I have it NCT'd at this stage.


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    #81
    corktina
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,733 ✭✭✭✭corktina


    I'd do exactly that and then try for a freebie.....


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    #82
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    flogen wrote: »
    Mine is up in the next few days so rang in early-ish December to get a date (later than I should have, I know), was put on the "priority list".

    Got a text today with an appointment for 3rd April.

    Rang to see if I could get something sooner and the only option is to cancel the date they've given me and go back on the priority list.

    It'll be December 2015 by the time I have it NCT'd at this stage.

    Ring them back and ask them if this test will be free as they couldn't test your car within 28 days. Your man/woman on the phone will get sour with you (only sometimes:D) but you'll get a text within 4/5 days with a new appointment (within 28 days).

    Still waiting for evidence of a Free Test....not a refund but an actual pay-no-money-test.


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    #83
    flogen
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭flogen


    mgbgt1978 wrote: »
    Ring them back and ask them if this test will be free as they couldn't test your car within 28 days. Your man/woman on the phone will get sour with you (only sometimes:D) but you'll get a text within 4/5 days with a new appointment (within 28 days).

    Still waiting for evidence of a Free Test....not a refund but an actual pay-no-money-test.

    Thanks... wish I'd known that before I rang them earlier!


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    #84
    mgbgt1978
    Registered Users Posts: 4,230 ✭✭✭mgbgt1978


    ...and if they tell you it's too late as you have already accepted this appointment, well.....you could always cancel it (at no cost) and ring back requesting 'a test within 28 days please'.

    It's amazing how the mention of a 'Free Test' seems to make appointments appear.


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    #85
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    When I logged in to book my change that it wouldnt let me enter payment details.

    Instead it said as there is no charge for your next test there is no need for payment details.

    I dont plan on paying anyway. They took about 6 weeks to get an appointment


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    #86
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,697 ✭✭✭honda boi


    I rang the 17th of December and was told the next date is in march. So they said they'd put me on a priority list and should get a test date soon since my nct expires early january.,but haven't heard a thing back:S


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    #87
    cml387
    Registered Users Posts: 8,379 ✭✭✭cml387


    If only there was a date of expiry put on the disk so that you knew well in advance when the NCT was due.


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    #88
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    cml387 wrote: »
    If only there was a date of expiry put on the disk so that you knew well in advance when the NCT was due.

    That would indeed be a good idea:D. I'll pop that into their suggestion box on my next visit in 2017


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    #89
    TheSheriff
    Registered Users Posts: 1,108 ✭✭✭TheSheriff


    cml387 wrote: »
    If only there was a date of expiry put on the disk so that you knew well in advance when the NCT was due.

    Hilarious

    Round of applause please folks for this guy


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    #90
    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,150 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    You can put the car reg into their website and it will tell you when it's due:

    https://www.nct.ie/booking_app/Bookings/NCTReminder.aspx?language=english


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    #91
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    TheSheriff wrote: »
    Hilarious

    Round of applause please folks for this guy

    :D:D:D:D


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