nct question

siobhan.murphy

I have covers on my back seat,there are 3 belts, the middle being a lap belt is not in use so therefore was never a problem that the seat covers co vered it,I know u have to have all belts fastened so will I have to take the covers off??
any other things I should do??

biko

If it's easy to remove then I'd take the cover off.
Take wheel caps off so the wheel nuts can be seen.
Make sure all bulbs are working.
Remove any litter etc from car and boot.

manatoo

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

I have covers on my back seat,there are 3 belts, the middle being a lap belt is not in use so therefore was never a problem that the seat covers co vered it,I know u have to have all belts fastened so will I have to take the covers off??
any other things I should do??

You don't have to have the seatbelts fastened, you just have to have them all visible so that they can check that they work. Even if you do fasten them they will have to undo them and lock them again to check them. You will need to take the seat cover off if it's covering the lap belt though. Otherwise if he's in bad enough form he won't pull up the seat cover during the test himself to check it

cjmcork

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

I have covers on my back seat,there are 3 belts, the middle being a lap belt is not in use so therefore was never a problem that the seat covers co vered it,I know u have to have all belts fastened so will I have to take the covers off??
any other things I should do??

the seat belts have to be accessible for the test, best to take off the covers (it would be a pain to fail for something so small); take off any wheel trims, and clear the car of teddies, etc......

siobhan.murphy

Thanks ,I forgot about the hub caps,see I applied online so didnt get the check list,I suppose the clever thing would be to go to website and look for check list

Atomic Pineapple

They provide a printable check list when your applying on-line

siobhan.murphy

draffodx wrote: »

They provide a printable check list when your applying on-line

I only got a text notification

Atomic Pineapple

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

I only got a text notification

No email?

siobhan.murphy

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

any other things I should do??

PLEASE PREPARE FOR YOUR NCT BY ENSURING THAT:
Your car has adequate oil and water.
The boot is empty and seats are clear of all belongings.
The vehicle is reasonably clean (especially the underbody).
The wheel hubcaps are removed (only in the case where wheel nuts are not visible) and the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
The engine is in a fit state to be tested e.g. cam belt/timing belt. You will be asked to sign a disclaimer at the test centre.
All seat belts and clips are fully visible (including rear).
We also recommend that you have your lights checked and set prior to the NCT.
Your Vehicle Registration Book, Registration Certificate or Licensing Certificate is with you when you arrive at the test centre.
You have your test fee of €50.00 for a full test or €28 for a re-test, plus any cancellation fee (if applicable) payable by cash, personal cheque with bankers card (made payable to Applus Car Testing Service Ltd), credit card or laser card.
This letter of confirmation is brought to the test centre on the day of your test.
Please also ensure you bring identification (driving licence or passport only) with you as you will be asked to produce this when presenting your vehicle for inspection at the Test Centre.
If above items are not taken care of, NCTS may be unable to test your vehicle.
Please note that all re-tests must be conducted within 30 days of the initial full test.

Re-tests which require the use of test equipment will incur a fee and must be booked within 21 days, however it is advised that you make arrangements for your re-test as soon as possible to allow for additional re-tests to be conducted within the 30 days.

Re-tests not requiring the use of test equipment will be conducted free of charge, these re-tests do not require a booking, just simply arrange a mutually convenient times before you leave the test centre.

aujopimur

All you need to bring for your NCT is the car and money

-Corkie-

aujopimur wrote: »

All you need to bring for your NCT is the car and money

What about the VLC

TestTransmission

aujopimur wrote: »

All you need to bring for your NCT is the car and money

-Corkie- wrote: »

What about the VLC

I was asked for I.D the last time I did mine.

I haven't been for an NCT yet with the new crowd, Dad is going next week, to err on the side of caution he'll be bringing the ID and VLC as advised by their email me thinks.

siobhan.murphy

how the hell do I was the underbody:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Im hoping this will be done in the auto car wash right??

-Corkie-

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

how the hell do I was the underbody:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Im hoping this will be done in the auto car wash right??

A lot of car washes do pre NCT washes. TBH its only going to be an issue if the car is totally filthy, and going by your username I dont think you do be driving around mucky fields doing doughnuts...:D

siobhan.murphy

siobhan.murphy wrote: »

how the hell do I was the underbody:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
Im hoping this will be done in the auto car wash right??

It's fine, that's only for muck savages

siobhan.murphy

-Corkie- wrote: »

A lot of car washes do pre NCT washes. TBH its only going to be an issue if the car is totally filthy, and going by your username I dont think you do be driving around mucky fields doing doughnuts...:D

haha!
I first thought is "doughnuts"

aujopimur

I tested a few cars this year, car & cash only.

siobhan.murphy

aujopimur wrote: »

I tested a few cars this year, car & cash only.

what are main points for failing?