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NCT discontinue lift inspections (now with places with working lifts)

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    #782
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    This has been going on since the lifts problem was discovered.


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    #783
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,651 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    This has been going on since the lifts problem was discovered.


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    #784
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    Dilbert75 wrote: »
    NCT testing will resume on 29th March. Has been deemed an essential service. Website just updated.

    Hmm. Cause a bit of hassle if the mechanics required to fix fail defects aren't also deemed to be essential services...


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    #785
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Not a word about people who had booked for today

    You just know they will charge ( as its automatic) €22 for a no show
    And you will have to jump through all kinds of flaming hoops to get your money back

    No reply to phone calls or email

    Joke


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    #786
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    Grolschevik wrote: »
    Hmm. Cause a bit of hassle if the mechanics required to fix fail defects aren't also deemed to be essential services...

    They are.

    On call.

    The list was available yesterday, dunno why people keep saying today.


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    #787
    Grolschevik
    Registered Users Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭Grolschevik


    FFVII wrote: »
    They are.

    On call.

    The list was available yesterday, dunno why people keep saying today.

    "On call" implies roadside emergency, not "the NCT failed me on x, y z, can I drop it in to you before the retest deadline?"


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    #788
    Kivaro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Kivaro


    Grolschevik wrote: »
    "On call" implies roadside emergency, not "the NCT failed me on x, y z, can I drop it in to you before the retest deadline?"
    And that's just one of the issues.
    If the NCT finds something wrong, you have to scramble around town looking for a mechanic during a lock down. That is where the private owners of the NCT service catches you for fees i.e. if you cannot get it fixed on time for the re-test.

    As I mentioned elsewhere; How come the Brits shut down their MOT centres for 6 months? Did they get it wrong then?
    It is a complete shambles and a big mistake by the government.


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    #789
    maestroamado
    Registered Users Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    Dilbert75 wrote: »
    NCT testing will resume on 29th March. Has been deemed an essential service. Website just updated.


    If people have any sense they will just stop booking until this mess is sorted.
    Having a medical procedure is an essential service but we get fix or die, i never heard of "incomplete""
    A service that is "not fit for purpose" is just that.
    When they have the things fixed people book and get tested, the same as in UK. An Irish solution YES.



    THERE TWO SEPARATE THREADS ON THIS TOPIC...


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    #790
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users Posts: 60,407 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    I wonder do they have teams traveling the country now to fix the lifts in the centres that don't have working ones.


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    #791
    Buffman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Buffman


    Latest:https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0328/1126954-coronavirus-tracker/


    The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has said National Car Testing Service (NCT), as well as the Commercial Vehicle Testing System are suspended until further notice.

    FYI, if you move to a 'smart' meter electricity plan, you CAN'T move back to a non-smart plan.

    You don't have to take a 'smart' meter if you don't want one, opt-out is available.

    Buy drinks in 3L or bigger plastic bottles or glass bottles to avoid the DRS fee.



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    #792
    BArra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭BArra


    Buffman wrote: »
    Latest:https://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0328/1126954-coronavirus-tracker/

    Ive a test booked for this coming Friday - assume i should cancel it to avoid any failed no show charges and wait till dust settles to rebook?


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    #793
    Buffman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Buffman


    BArra wrote: »
    Ive a test booked for this coming Friday - assume i should cancel it to avoid any failed no show charges and wait till dust settles to rebook?


    It's 5 working days so I think if you cancel it now they might charge you. If they cancel it, no charge, so I'd leave it.


    They can't charge a no show fee for a test they've cancelled.

    FYI, if you move to a 'smart' meter electricity plan, you CAN'T move back to a non-smart plan.

    You don't have to take a 'smart' meter if you don't want one, opt-out is available.

    Buy drinks in 3L or bigger plastic bottles or glass bottles to avoid the DRS fee.



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    #794
    BArra
    Registered Users Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭BArra


    ive just changed it to may so will see how things pan out


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    #795
    Buffman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Buffman


    BArra wrote: »
    ive just changed it to may so will see how things pan out


    Ye, hopefully things will be a bit better by then.

    FYI, if you move to a 'smart' meter electricity plan, you CAN'T move back to a non-smart plan.

    You don't have to take a 'smart' meter if you don't want one, opt-out is available.

    Buy drinks in 3L or bigger plastic bottles or glass bottles to avoid the DRS fee.



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    #796
    ml100
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭ml100


    So what does that mean, can you drive a car that's cert is up this week for example? They have stopped the tests but are the guards going to issue points ?


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    #797
    Buffman
    Registered Users Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Buffman


    Good info here, possible extensions being offered.


    https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/driving-and-nct-tests-suspended-as-minister-looks-to-extend-validity-1.4214971

    FYI, if you move to a 'smart' meter electricity plan, you CAN'T move back to a non-smart plan.

    You don't have to take a 'smart' meter if you don't want one, opt-out is available.

    Buy drinks in 3L or bigger plastic bottles or glass bottles to avoid the DRS fee.



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    #798
    deiseindublin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭deiseindublin


    I wonder why the change of heart?

    First of all business as usual, then closed today (Saturday), updated to open as usual tomorrow, now SR says closed.

    Were the NCT centres themselves pushing to stay open?


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    #799
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    deiseindublin wrote: »
    I wonder why the change of heart?

    First of all business as usual, then closed today (Saturday), updated to open as usual tomorrow, now SR says closed.

    Were the NCT centres themselves pushing to stay open?

    Shane Ross....nuff said !


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    #800
    maestroamado
    Registered Users Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    I suspect there be legal reasons why the test cannot be re-introduced, the whole legality of having an incomplete test and re-introduction of same?
    Its kinda per school stuff. Also if tests suspended unlikely new test can be backdated.
    I thought he was writing a book, a few more pages. Is he still a TD/Minister i thought he lost.


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    #801
    Water John
    Registered Users Posts: 21,170 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    AFT. Really was an easy early call.
    Not a TD but still a Minister. All the anomolies should have been included in the emergency legislation that was passed during the last few days.


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    #802
    odyssey06
    Registered Users Posts: 28,408 ✭✭✭✭odyssey06


    maestroamado wrote: »
    I suspect there be legal reasons why the test cannot be re-introduced, the whole legality of having an incomplete test and re-introduction of same?
    Its kinda per school stuff. Also if tests suspended unlikely new test can be backdated.
    I thought he was writing a book, a few more pages. Is he still a TD/Minister i thought he lost.

    Ross, Zappone Doherty et al are no longer TDs but are still the executive ministers until they are replaced ... it's a bit like tag you're it.

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #803
    maestroamado
    Registered Users Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Ross, Zappone Doherty et al are no longer TDs but are still the executive ministers until they are replaced ... it's a bit like tag you're it.


    Jesus i think we are all goin to dye, were ****ed. Bring back Bertie, cash is king...


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    #804
    macplaxton
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 2,957 Mod ✭✭✭✭macplaxton


    Kivaro wrote: »
    As I mentioned elsewhere; How come the Brits shut down their MOT centres for 6 months? .

    They didn't.

    They did do a 6 month extension. Not the same thing.


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    #805
    sligojoek
    Registered Users Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Reporter on RTE news just now said NCT tests suspended for forseeable future.


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    #806
    wonski
    Registered Users Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Only sensible decision.

    With the traffic limited to essential journeys etc it shouldn't be a big issue now.

    It will become issue when things go back to normal with backlogs of tests, but let's worry about it later.

    Keep Gardaí on the lookout for some dodgy cars and drivers on the road and it will be fine for a while.


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    #807
    maestroamado
    Registered Users Posts: 4,426 ✭✭✭maestroamado


    sligojoek wrote: »
    Reporter on RTE news just now said NCT tests suspended for forseeable future.


    So when tested will nit be backdated, it be difficult to explain that but likely blame Ross as he be gone.
    He did same thing for FAI during election campaign and no-one noticed...


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    #808
    elperello
    Registered Users Posts: 14,500 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Nothing in his life (as a Minister) became him as much as his leaving of it.


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    #809
    Kivaro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,105 ✭✭✭Kivaro


    macplaxton wrote: »
    They didn't.

    They did do a 6 month extension. Not the same thing.

    Of course not.
    Is it really a material difference though?
    No need to respond, as I believe you knew the intent of my statement.


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    #810
    Water John
    Registered Users Posts: 21,170 ✭✭✭✭Water John


    His constituents noticed he was a tosser.


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    #811
    Odyssey 2005
    Registered Users Posts: 21,065 ✭✭✭✭Odyssey 2005


    Water John wrote: »
    His constituents noticed he was a tosser.

    It took them WAY too long !!. Hes been s tosser for many many years.


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