Can you buy on condition of going through NCT?

Paddy1234

Hi all,

Looking at buying a 2010 car which is due NCT in March. It will have a years warranty. Will the warranty cover anything needed to get it put through the NCT?

Can you buy a car subject to it going through the NCT safely?

Cheers

Bigus

The NCT can be done 3 mths early, insist on it been done before delivery now

biko

Yes, people buy cars all the time on provision it passes nct.
Usually it's the dealer that arrange the nct and take it through, and you buy it after.

The dealer warranty doesn't cover everything. It cover what you and dealer agree upon.

colm_mcm

I'd rather have it done now tbh.

bazz26

If it is due in March then get the garage to put it through now before taking delivery of it. I'd rather take delivery of it with a fresh NCT than having to chase them afterwards to sort out a failure.

discombobulate

Either get them to do it now or there'd be no guarantee. Things like tyres, wipers lights etc. wouldnt be covered by a warranty. As said just ask them to put through early now

Del2005

Bigus wrote: »

The NCT can be done 3 mths early, insist on it been done before delivery now

IIRC it's 6 months for the first NCT.

I'd be making it a condition of sale that it has an NCT, shouldn't be an issue if you give a deposit. Just make sure the deposit is refundable if it fails. But I'd still do a full inspection with a knowledge person before handing over any money.

michellie

Bigus wrote: »

The NCT can be done 3 mths early, insist on it been done before delivery now

6 months before test date for a 4 year old/first test

Noccy_Mondy

I bought my car before it was put through the NCT. It was just VRT'd and the dealer paid for the NCT test, but we put it through the test. The agreement was that if it didn't pass then the dealer would sort out everything free of charge, for it to pass. It seems that this is the way many dealers operate as said.

toyotaavensis

OP i would want this done before i take the car but it depends on who you are buying it from. If you know the car dealer personally and you trusted them I would be happy to do as you suggest but if you dont know the lad then ...

sawdoubters

don't buy without nct

mickdw

Seeing as test can be carried out right now, you would be a fool to take the car without the test.
If the dealer is unwilling to put it through now, it suggests (for a 2010 car) that it might need some work.
If they don't want to run it through in order to get a sale, imagine what they will be like in 3 months time.

Paddy1234

Ok thanks folks that seems pretty convincing - get it done before buying.

Del2005

Noccy_Mondy wrote: »

I bought my car before it was put through the NCT. It was just VRT'd and the dealer paid for the NCT test, but we put it through the test. The agreement was that if it didn't pass then the dealer would sort out everything free of charge, for it to pass. It seems that this is the way many dealers operate as said.

It's a lot easier to get a garage to fix any issues that the NCT throws up before they have your money than after.

coylemj

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Ok thanks folks that seems pretty convincing - get it done before buying.

Correct. I went through a tortuous process of enquiring about cars that were advertised for sale by independent dealers a few years ago.

Typically I would phone up about a specific car they had advertised and eventually I'd ask about the NCT. They would then give a series of evasive answers and when pushed against the wall, would say something along the lines of 'we'll 'guarantee the NCT' to which I would reply 'well if you're so confident it will pass, why don't you put it in for the test and call me when it's passed?' to which they had no answer so I just gave up.

Do not under any circumstances buy a car from a dealer which is eligible for a test because the fact that they choose not to submit it for the test speaks volumes about what they think of the car.

The economics are simple: it costs €55 to do the test and having a cert that covers the car for the next two years is worth way more than €55 on the value of the car vs. a car that is eligible for the test but has no cert. So why would any dealer offer a car for sale with no cert if it is eligible to be tested? I think you can guess the answer to that one.

Maragenie

The NCT is a money racket, means nothing.

Not really answering your question I know, but that's the first thing that springs to mind when I hear them 3 letters mentioned. You'd nearly want to be there on the day the car goes through it to make sure nothing has happening or gone in it in the meantime.

djimi

Maragenie wrote: »

The NCT is a money racket, means nothing.

Not really answering your question I know, but that's the first thing that springs to mind when I hear them 3 letters mentioned. You'd nearly want to be there on the day the car goes through it to make sure nothing has happening or gone in it in the meantime.

In this case, I'd say that an NCT that is done on, or immediately prior to, the day of purchase is about as good of a guarantee that you are going to get of the cars condition. I'd still have it looked over by my own mechanic regardless, but a fresh (ie day old) NCT is probably as good a pre purchase inspection as you will get.

Del2005

Maragenie wrote: »

The NCT is a money racket, means nothing.

Not really answering your question I know, but that's the first thing that springs to mind when I hear them 3 letters mentioned. You'd nearly want to be there on the day the car goes through it to make sure nothing has happening or gone in it in the meantime.

It's a money racket that took a lot of dangerous cars off our roads. At €55 every year or couple it's a cheap check to make sure your car is ok, considering the other costs associated with car ownership.

whomitconcerns

and its the only time 75% of drivers notice they have bulbs gone or bald tyres!

Paddy1234

Hi guys, turns out that next available NCT date is not until March. The main dealer is offering 12 months warranty says that they will guarantee that it passes NCT.

Would you take collection of the car in these circumstances? It is a very reputable dealer so I don't think there should be any problem.

bazz26

Ask the dealer to ring up and get a cancellation, normally you will get one with a week or two. I know they probably are reputable and will stand over it but I just feel it's a lot easier to get things sorted before the money is handed over than after.

Saucy McKetchup

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Hi guys, turns out that next available NCT date is not until March. The main dealer is offering 12 months warranty says that they will guarantee that it passes NCT.

Would you take collection of the car in these circumstances? It is a very reputable dealer so I don't think there should be any problem.

As long as it's in writing

mickdw

It would be rare that a dealer wouldn't be able to get a car tested at short notice.

Paddy1234

mickdw wrote: »

It would be rare that a dealer wouldn't be able to get a car tested at short notice.

Interesting - I thought they would be subject to the same time frames as everyone else. I'll ask them to see if they can get it in earlier. Thanks

bazz26

Paddy1234 wrote: »

Interesting - I thought they would be subject to the same time frames as everyone else. I'll ask them to see if they can get it in earlier. Thanks

Not if they are sending a good few cars a week through their local centre.

stimpson

I bought a car back in December. NCT was due end of Jan. I put a deposit down on the Monday and he got a cancellation had following Saturday. I picked it up the following Monday when I paid the balance. Saved me the hassle of doing the NCT.

trellheim

NCT is a business like any other ( the crowd who run it anyway ) so no surprises those who give them good cashflow get good throughput.