Engineers report for NCT

celica00

So who would I need to contact for an engineers report to get the car through NCT?
Is there qualified people out there or can that do every qualified mechanic?
As well: Do i just need to bring the report then to the NCT centre and hand it out to them and they go on test the car?

Thanks!

porsche boy

OK, lets start with why you need an engineers report and what tipe of car it is...

celica00

that doesnt matter (no its not like my name on here haha)

it defo affects my car, different seats, steering wheel etc

corktina

I got a crowd in Cork to do mine...In Montenotte but can't recall the name...they came to the Commons Inn and did it in the car aprk

celica00

corktina wrote: »

I got a crowd in Cork to do mine...In Montenotte but can't recall the name...they came to the Commons Inn and did it in the car aprk

so are they a specific crowd so? not just a mechanic?
have u any contact details maybe?

slimjimmc

Not sure what NCT accept but some insurers accept reports from main dealers or SIMI members.
I think IAEA members are universally accepted. IAEA is a UK professional body but is recognised here.
http://www.iaea-online.org/find-an-engineer/default.aspx?pc=cork

corktina

celica00 wrote: »

so are they a specific crowd so? not just a mechanic?
have u any contact details maybe?

not just a mechanic. Certified Motor Engineers or similar

JC01

What's the report for? You won't need one for seat changes or sterribg wheel changes so long as the new parts are installed safely and correctly.

To answer your question, no only a certified engineer can provide an engineers report.

celica00

JC01 wrote: »

What's the report for? You won't need one for seat changes or sterribg wheel changes so long as the new parts are installed safely and correctly.

To answer your question, no only a certified engineer can provide an engineers report.

I was told (or heard) that whenever you change something along these parts of the car etc, you automatically need one now?

Tazio

corktina wrote: »

I got a crowd in Cork to do mine...In Montenotte but can't recall the name...they came to the Commons Inn and did it in the car aprk

was it this guy by any chance?

http://ballardgeorgec.goldenpages.ie/ms/ms/ballard-george-c-motor-assessors-ltd-our-engineers-cork/ms-90008381-p-4/

corktina

yes well found

Tazio

I hired this guy literally 20 years ago for a court case.. a nice lady ran a red light in Cork and killed my 6 month old car.. this guy was a genius.

celica00

Will keep them in mind so

JC01

celica00 wrote: »

I was told (or heard) that whenever you change something along these parts of the car etc, you automatically need one now?

Not true. A full report is quite expensive you'd be mad to do it without needing it. I don't know exactly what you've done to the car but if it's no more major than seats and a steering wheel send it into the test and see what they say.

Toyotafanboi

JC01 wrote: »

Not true. A full report is quite expensive you'd be mad to do it without needing it. I don't know exactly what you've done to the car but if it's no more major than seats and a steering wheel send it into the test and see what they say.

aftermarket seat's won't pass the NCT any more, nor will an after market steering wheel (if the car should have an airbag wheel).

i see on some of the modified forums the only way to get a car through with these parts is to get an engineers report to suggest they are fit for use or whatever.

i guess this is because of all the cheap crap quality Chinese knock off seats and steering wheels that are in the modified scene right now.

Odyssey 2005

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

aftermarket seat's won't pass the NCT any more, nor will an after market steering wheel (if the car should have an airbag wheel).

i see on some of the modified forums the only way to get a car through with these parts is to get an engineers report to suggest they are fit for use or whatever.

i guess this is because of all the cheap crap quality Chinese knock off seats and steering wheels that are in the modified scene right now.

Jebus :eek::eek:

celica00

Thanks for the information. I actually agree with the report itself, if it wouldn't be so expensive.....


for my own safety alone I only use "real" brands and no fakes/replicas. don't wanna risk my or other peoples life by saving a few quid...

Eugene Yes

The Road Safety Authority are the reason for this. They have stipulated that if a car is modified from standard then any modifications must be fit for purpose. If the NCT tester notices any modifications then they cannot issue a cert until you provide proof that mods are done safely. This has also had impact on disabled drivers / passengers that need to modify cars for access or to allow them to drive.

celica00

Eugene Yes wrote: »

The Road Safety Authority are the reason for this. They have stipulated that if a car is modified from standard then any modifications must be fit for purpose. If the NCT tester notices any modifications then they cannot issue a cert until you provide proof that mods are done safely. This has also had impact on disabled drivers / passengers that need to modify cars for access or to allow them to drive.

Thanks for the information.

It makes sense to me to be honest. Just an extra hassle.

If you compare it with other EU countries... im surprised it took Ireland that long....