"Authorised NCT Repair Centre"

Atlantic Dawn

Was driving past a car repair/service place earlier today and noticed they had an "Authorised NCT Repair Centre" sign complete with NCT logo. Have the NCT done some kind of deal with approved centres or is the place as I expect chancing their arm?

biko

Chancing their arm I'd say.
NCT is a private testing entity and I doubt they have any right to authorise garages for repairs.
In fact I'd like to stop in and have a chat, is this place in Galway?

Guy:Incognito

Is it definitely the actual NCT logo and not something mocked up to look like it at a glance but with differences?

bazz26

I wonder do they have a replica of the NCT test lane and all that expensive equipment or is a case of a guy walking round your car shaking his head and pointing at things.

Atlantic Dawn

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Is it definitely the actual NCT logo and not something mocked up to look like it at a glance but with differences?

Yes 100% the NCT logo.

Toyotafanboi

bazz26 wrote: »

I wonder do they have a replica of the NCT test lane and all that expensive equipment or is a case of a guy walking round your car shaking his head and pointing at things.

In fairness most good garages would have NCT level equipment.

"Authorised NCT repair centre" is just a phrase they are spinning. I suppose all they need is a qualified mechanic to be authorised to repair NCT fails.

A bit like "authorised puncture repair centre" all you need is a tyre guy.

biko

I don't think it's a protected phrase. Hence any Tom, Dick or Harry can be "authorised repair guy", they just make it up.

Dravokivich

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

In fairness most good garages would have NCT level equipment.

"Authorised NCT repair centre" is just a phrase they are spinning. I suppose all they need is a qualified mechanic to be authorised to repair NCT fails.

A bit like "authorised puncture repair centre" all you need is a tyre guy.

I would challenge it as misleading advertising to be honest. If they are stating "authorised NCT." They present the expectation that any repairs undergone do not require re-evaluation at an NCT centre. On top of their being no such thing.

coylemj

The logo would be protected under trademark legislation whereas calling yourself 'NCT authorised/approved' would be difficult to challenge on the basis that the claim would be too vague and (in my book) anyone falling for such a claim deserves to be ripped off.

Vicxas

That's like me saying "I'm an authorized Boards poster", means nothing. Guys chancing their arm I reckon.

jelutong

Toyotafanboi wrote: »

In fairness most good garages would have NCT level equipment.

"Authorised NCT repair centre" is just a phrase they are spinning. I suppose all they need is a qualified mechanic to be authorised to repair NCT fails.

A bit like "authorised puncture repair centre" all you need is a tyre guy.

As regards having NCT level equipment,I've been told that few if any garages are
capable of doing the Side-Slip Alignment or Suspension Test. Any truth in that I wonder?

dodzy

jelutong wrote: »

As regards having NCT level equipment,I've been told that few if any garages are
capable of doing the Side-Slip Alignment or Suspension Test. Any truth in that I wonder?

I would say there is a lot of truth in it. I've never seen similar equipment in any indy, although I'm sure someone, somewhere, has a "bells and whistles" setup in their workshop.

VeVeX

jelutong wrote: »

As regards having NCT level equipment,I've been told that few if any garages are
capable of doing the Side-Slip Alignment or Suspension Test. Any truth in that I wonder?

dodzy wrote: »

I would say there is a lot of truth in it. I've never seen similar equipment in any indy, although I'm sure someone, somewhere, has a "bells and whistles" setup in their workshop.

We do... Heka slip alignment, brake and suspension test lane

cletus

Was that in Lidl recently?

VeVeX

cletus wrote: »

Was that in Lidl recently?

Next Thursday.

Special Circumstances

VeVeX wrote: »

Next Thursday.

Doubles as a waffle maker

VeVeX

Special Circumstances wrote: »

Doubles as a waffle maker

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porsche boy

Toyotafanboi wrote:

"Authorised NCT repair centre" is just a phrase they are spinning. I suppose all they need is a qualified mechanic to be authorised to repair NCT fails.

Doesn't even have to be a 'qualified' mechanic. Sure what's a piece of paper worth?

Atlantic Dawn

Was passing this place at the weekend and the "Authorised" text is overwritten now with the company name, someone must have had a word with them.