Coronavirus and NCT - cancel your NCT now

Dav13579

Just thought I would let people know.
I got the car NCTd and as im watching I see the tester coughing loads of times inside the car. I was horrified. And then I see another one doing the same in thing in another car. Sure if one of them has it more of them would have it.
So then I have no choice but to drive the car home after that.
Not a nice feeling. If I was anyone with a test appointment soon I would cancel it. I really wish I had cancelled.

They should actually cancel all NCTs themselves to tell the truth.

Slim Charles

Were you in the car at the time?

No?

Then relax.

Rubberchikken

Smokers tend to cough a lot.
Not every cough us the coronavirus

GHOST MGG

Covid 19 can live on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours according to the W.H.O

Dav13579

Slim Charles wrote: »

Were you in the car at the time?

No?

Then relax.

Well I do have a temperature for a couple of days, but don't feel too bad.
I had that before I went to the NCT center though.
I guess he could have caught it from me too if I do have it.

But either way. Coughing all over the inside of a car these days is not nice. And you would think his bosses would have sent home home sick, and the other guy too.

Dav13579

GHOST MGG wrote: »

Covid 19 can live on hard surfaces for up to 48 hours according to the W.H.O

Yeah, that's what worries me. And all hard surfaces inside a car all within a meter distance of a cough and all where people put their hands all the time.
Its just not on, and as another poster made me realize, it works both ways.

Worse actually in the other direction because I could infect hom and then how many cars is he in after that.

Anyway i'll say no more on it, but if I had a doover I would have cancelled. And I think all NCTs should be cancelled anyway

colm_mcm

So did you pass?

Just got the following text.

Sorry we must cancel your NCT test which will be conducted at a later date Please check the website for updates NCT apologise for any inconvenience

Nothing on the website, I assume Corona related?

pippip

Slim Charles wrote: »

Were you in the car at the time?

No?

Then relax.

From the HSE.

How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 can spread from person to person, usually after close contact with a person infected with
the virus that causes COVID-19 for example in a household, healthcare facility or workplace.
The virus can be spread either: • directly, through contact with an infected person’s body fluids (e.g. droplets from coughing or
sneezing)
or • indirectly, through contact with surfaces that an infected person has coughed or sneezed on and
which are, therefore, contaminated with the virus. It is still not known how long the virus survives on
surfaces, although current information suggests the virus may survive a few hours. Simple household
disinfectants can kill the virus.

Wishbone Ash

I'd be more concerned about restaurant or bar staff coughing over food/drink. I'm not going to eat my car.

Buffman

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

Nothing on the website, I assume Corona related?

Nope, more likely lift related.



https://www.ncts.ie/1115

<h2> Coronavirus (COVID – 19) – All NCTS Centres operating as normal</h2>


Please note that all NCTS centres are continuing to operate its services as normal.
NCTS takes the health and well-being of its customers and staff very seriously.
As the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to escalate we have put in place the appropriate precautions to ensure we minimise any impact of the virus in our centres.
Please do not visit any NCTS facility if you have been exposed to the virus or have knowingly been in contact with anyone showing symptoms. In this instance you should follow HSE advice on https://www2.hse.ie/coronavirus/

galwaytt

why would I cancel my NCT? - AGS aren't going to give a free pass for breaching RTA over it.

Whocare

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

I'd be more concerned about restaurant or bar staff coughing over food/drink. I'm not going to eat my car.

What idiot would be going to restaurant or bar or even local chip shop in these times .like this virus is not a joke

Del2005

Dav13579 wrote: »

Just thought I would let people know.
I got the car NCTd and as im watching I see the tester coughing loads of times inside the car. I was horrified. And then I see another one doing the same in thing in another car. Sure if one of them has it more of them would have it.
So then I have no choice but to drive the car home after that.
Not a nice feeling. If I was anyone with a test appointment soon I would cancel it. I really wish I had cancelled.

They should actually cancel all NCTs themselves to tell the truth.

Just use an anti bac wipe on your steering wheel, gear lever, stalks and hand brake (if you have one) after the test. The risk is far higher for the staff than you.

If you cancel your NCT are you going to walk everywhere, or get public transport, because you can't drive a car without a NCT except for a few limited reasons?

Buffman

Buffman wrote: »

Nope, more likely lift related.



https://www.ncts.ie/1115

I’ve already failed for the lift and also the airbag. I was trying to book a retest for the airbag (now fixed) if they cancel my re test do I have to do a full test again if it’s not back up in time? “Vehicle to be retested on or before Friday, March 27, 2020” So what do I do now? What do I tell the guards if they stop me? Show them the text. My second nearest centre has no availability until early May my cert is out next week.

tossy

Dav13579 wrote: »

Just thought I would let people know.
I got the car NCTd and as im watching I see the tester coughing loads of times inside the car. I was horrified. And then I see another one doing the same in thing in another car. Sure if one of them has it more of them would have it.
So then I have no choice but to drive the car home after that.
Not a nice feeling. If I was anyone with a test appointment soon I would cancel it. I really wish I had cancelled.

They should actually cancel all NCTs themselves to tell the truth.

:rolleyes: People are losing the run of themselves - hysterical posts like this help no one.

Del2005

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

I’ve already failed for the lift and also the airbag. I was trying to book a retest for the airbag (now fixed) if they cancel my re test do I have to do a full test again if it’s not back up in time? “Vehicle to be retested on or before Friday, March 27, 2020” So what do I do now? What do I tell the guards if they stop me? Show them the text. My second nearest centre has no availability until early May my cert is out next week.

I'd be more worried about what your insurance company does than getting past a Garda, who technically should take the car off you.

silver2020

threads with this level of utter stupidity and baseless scaremongering in the op should be deleted.

the stupidness is getting to a stratospheric level

vw4life

MAXFANTANA wrote: »

I’ve already failed for the lift and also the airbag. I was trying to book a retest for the airbag (now fixed) if they cancel my re test do I have to do a full test again if it’s not back up in time? “Vehicle to be retested on or before Friday, March 27, 2020” So what do I do now? What do I tell the guards if they stop me? Show them the text. My second nearest centre has no availability until early May my cert is out next week.

The airbag fault is just a visual check. Thats why you cant make a booking. Just go to your local nct centre and they will check the airbag fault is sorted.

Whocare

silver2020 wrote: »

threads with this level of utter stupidity and baseless scaremongering in the op should be deleted.

the stupidness is getting to a stratospheric level

Your a idiot.

Wesser

Dav13579 wrote: »

Well I do have a temperature for a couple of days, but don't feel too bad.
I had that before I went to the NCT center though.
I guess he could have caught it from me too if I do have it.

But either way. Coughing all over the inside of a car these days is not nice. And you would think his bosses would have sent home home sick, and the other guy too.

Hypocrite!!!! You should have cancelled your NCT! Take personal responsibility.

biko

COVID19 is spreading too fast across boards.
I am doing my part to stop the infection.