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

FishOnABike · 09-03-2020 10:37AM

marcos_94 wrote: »

If its from a garage id be asking them to stand over any costs if it doesnt pass the NCT. Regardless of NCT though, Id be getting the car checked out by a BMW mechanic as they would know what to look out for

And I'd make sure to get this in writing. It could be a problem though as they would have no control over what happens once you drive it out the door. Would they hold it until they can get it NCTed, even if it means them bringing it to a more distant centre.

Neilw · 09-03-2020 02:28PM

I had an incomplete test yesterday in Northpoint 1, was told Northpoint 2 have working lifts.

The car passed everything and I was told I would be contacted with a lift test date, how likely is this to happen?

Hesh's Umpire · 09-03-2020 11:48PM

Wonder if anyone can answer this?
Car passed NCT with the exception of the lift test in January.
Bought another car last month and have a private sale (within the family) arranged.
If the change of ownership was completed can the new owner complete the test at no cost, given I've paid in full?

michellie · 10-03-2020 09:05AM

Kealyboy wrote: »

I could travel to Waterford and get the full test now if I wanted either but that is a bit out of my way.

Not guaranteed, only one lift in Waterford

greasepalm · 10-03-2020 09:19PM

Hesh's Umpire wrote: »

Wonder if anyone can answer this?
Car passed NCT with the exception of the lift test in January.
Bought another car last month and have a private sale (within the family) arranged.
If the change of ownership was completed can the new owner complete the test at no cost, given I've paid in full?

Interesting scenario as its the car that is getting tested and not the owner so would think as it was paid for it should be free,but bring nct form and identification papers incase of issues.

elfy4eva · 11-03-2020 02:20PM

elfy4eva wrote: »

I've a pain in my hole with this aswell. My missus is due to sit her Driving test on 18 Mar have the incomplete test done in our local centre. The RSA won't let you sit the test without complete NCT cert. Can't get a new booking in a centre that can do the lift test before her driving test date. Have called them up and they're going to see what they can do but it's an absolute clusterfcuk.

Just to follow up on this had the lift test done in Galway last night and passed not a bother thank fcuk, we were eventually prioritised on it due to her being due the Driving test but it was a load of rigmarole dealing with their phone staff.

Cona · 12-03-2020 04:47PM

I made a big mistake brought my car to the NCT and there was no lift test. Failed due to imbalance which means I need to replace my front shocks. It’s an old car so I half expected this but the Problem is, I need to do this before they will test the car on the lift. At that point, if it fails on something else I will then need to go back to garage again and then retest.
Very frustrating.

I am thinking to rebook a new year at a center with a lift before replacing the front shocks?
Any advice

dkd21 · 12-03-2020 04:58PM

Cona wrote: »

I made a big mistake brought my car to the NCT and there was no lift test. Failed due to imbalance which means I need to replace my front shocks. It’s an old car so I half expected this but the Problem is, I need to do this before they will test the car on the lift. At that point, if it fails on something else I will then need to go back to garage again and then retest.
Very frustrating.

I am thinking to rebook a new year at a center with a lift before replacing the front shocks?
Any advice

Why not get any competent mechanic or garage that knows the NCT rules to check the car out whilst its in getting the front shocks done..

greasepalm · 12-03-2020 08:47PM

Be aware front shocks if gone will have an impact on road contact and may be give the car a giddy ride.

sporina · 12-03-2020 11:29PM

had my NCT today - ramp test outstanding as its not operating - is there any way of knowing what centres have lifts working - not working?
I wudda chosen more carefully had i known - a pain to have to go back again - and now I still have no cert - even though my car has passed all other criteria

galwaytt · 13-03-2020 12:18PM

Cona wrote: »

I made a big mistake brought my car to the NCT and there was no lift test. Failed due to imbalance which means I need to replace my front shocks. It’s an old car so I half expected this but the Problem is, I need to do this before they will test the car on the lift. At that point, if it fails on something else I will then need to go back to garage again and then retest.
Very frustrating.

I am thinking to rebook a new year at a center with a lift before replacing the front shocks?
Any advice

That would just pass you the underbody, but they'd still fail you for the shocks.

Replace the shocks, and do the underbody and shocks in one visit.

Bear in mind though, your car is currently a Fail so isn't supposed to be driven on the road...........

beauf · 13-03-2020 12:26PM

I think it would reasonable to carry the receipt for repairs from a garage or mechanic for any items listed on the NCT that have been fixed.

Turo · 15-03-2020 03:51PM

Had a re test yesterday in Limerick. They checked the dip beam, as it was out of focus previously. And they did the lift part. Went through with no problem. And also, they didn't charge me for this although it said on the re test sheet €28 fee. But I think he didn't look at the sheet because he went straight for the lift part, but realized he had to do the lights, so he reversed the car.

Anyway, I have NCT for 2 years and I'm happy for it

Good luck for the rest.

Water John · 15-03-2020 03:59PM

Was at a centre yesterday for the lift. No notices or any protections for Covid 19 anywhere. Close the places.

barneygumble99 · 15-03-2020 05:21PM

Water John wrote: »

Was at a centre yesterday for the lift. No notices or any protections for Covid 19 anywhere. Close the places.

I was in dunnes stores earlier, no hand sanitiser on the way in. Should they also close the supermarkets. I used my own hand sanitiser on the way in and after coming out btw. It’s called personal responsibility.

Water John · 15-03-2020 05:25PM

Dunnes in Cork have hand sanitisers at the door. Our local garage shop has as well.

beauf · 15-03-2020 07:30PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

... btw. It’s called personal responsibility.

Sounds more like gloating you've got hand sanitizer...:)

cnoc · 15-03-2020 07:43PM

My son's car passed the initial tests recently and has to go back for the under body test. Can he get the Lift test in a different test centre where the under body test is now operating?

aido76 · 15-03-2020 08:37PM

Turo wrote: »

Had a re test yesterday in Limerick. They checked the dip beam, as it was out of focus previously. And they did the lift part. Went through with no problem. And also, they didn't charge me for this although it said on the re test sheet €28 fee. But I think he didn't look at the sheet because he went straight for the lift part, but realized he had to do the lights, so he reversed the car.

Anyway, I have NCT for 2 years and I'm happy for it

Good luck for the rest.

Was the retest within the 30 days of the initial test?

Water John · 15-03-2020 08:40PM

Yes you can, within the 28 days that Aido mentions in their question. It's what I was doing.

Sugarlumps · 16-03-2020 10:24AM

Headed down to Enniscorthy for the NCT. Test centre were so pleasant to deal with, unlike Deansgrange.

Tea drinker · 16-03-2020 05:08PM

I have the half test valid till tomorrow, not getting into Deangrange before next month

sporina · 16-03-2020 06:42PM

i thought i heard on Fri that test centres wer closing till end of March?

McCrack · 16-03-2020 07:27PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

I was in dunnes stores earlier, no hand sanitiser on the way in. Should they also close the supermarkets. I used my own hand sanitiser on the way in and after coming out btw. It’s called personal responsibility.

Unfortunately society needs to protect morons from themselves

Agent Coulson · 16-03-2020 09:17PM

The NCT website being down for the last couple of days doesn't help anyone at all looking for updates.

16-03-2020 09:19PM

cnoc wrote: »

My son's car passed the initial tests recently and has to go back for the under body test. Can he get the Lift test in a different test centre where the under body test is now operating?

Yep, you can book in to any test centre.

Cona · 16-03-2020 09:21PM

Anyone know How long has the nct website been down? I have to go back for a retest but can’t book...should I ring them?

Keplar240B · 16-03-2020 09:31PM

Cona wrote: »

Anyone know How long has the nct website been down? I have to go back for a retest but can’t book...should I ring them?

It was down this afternoon.

sligojoek · 16-03-2020 11:33PM

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Technical Upgrades
The NCT Website is presently going through some technical upgrades and will be back shortly. Please try again later. Thank you.

Turo · 17-03-2020 12:16PM

aido76 wrote: »

Was the retest within the 30 days of the initial test?

Yes it was.

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

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