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

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    So vehicle owners do need to get and independent inspection and certification then as per responsibility of owner listed above?

    I think it's about the obligation that the vehicle you drive is road worthy. Which is regular servicing. Not just doing the NCT.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Music Moderators, Politics Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 22,360 CMod ✭✭✭✭Dravokivich


    zepman wrote: »
    The wording suggests that it is not mandatory. From https://www.thejournal.ie/nct-test-stopped-4985849-Jan2020/



    Surely, the NCT report from the partial test should be sufficient in these circumstances.

    Having said that, I did prepare for my NCT (yesterday) by getting a full service done a couple of weeks ago. Would the service log sheet I received from the garage count as evidence of prep?

    I'd personally suggest that it isn't sufficient. There could be defects on the car, only identified by reviewing it underneath. If it's not on the lift they aren't even measuring the thread on the tires.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,059 ✭✭✭kirving


    Would you keep working with a piece of equipment in your job if they told you it has the potential to fail and kill you but sure keep working away till they get it tested?

    Absolutely not, obviously. Of course the test has to be stopped.

    Anyway, that's not what I said, "the fact a tester could be killed" recognises the danger.

    To be clear, what I'm saying is that the safety of the testers has be used as an excuse as to why the testing was stopped. But the root cause of the problem is improper testing done for many years. Fatigue doesn't happen overnight.

    And there will be no consequences whatsoever.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭Irishphotodesk


    Apologies for not reading the whole thread, can someone tell me if they are issuing certs when a car goes through the NCT (and doesn't do the underbody/lift test).

    If they are ... Then I would see this as a massive mess up and if they aren't then what's the point in having to go twice ...why not postpone all tests until the issue is resolved.

    My wife is due to have her car tested next week, if our family car is not tested properly due to this issue, could the NCT people be responsible should something happen (touch wood) .... The car is in good condition but it's 9yrs old. (Timing belt getting done this week as odometer is at 160k), I'm sure car is fine, it's been serviced regularly for the past number of years...but the NCT is supposed to catch defective vehicles ... I'm extremely concerned that my kids may be travelling in an untested vehicle.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    In fairness going back twice it not much different that a re-rest of you don't pass on something.

    Another issue is that car service intervals may be longer than a NCT interval. So it's entirely reasonable you might not have a service between ncts. You might be getting just an oil change.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,214 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    The NCT guy said that if you are stopped by the guards you have to be able to produce the partial report that the NCT are now issuing + a report -presumably from an authorised mechanic( which I presume to be a main dealer rip off merchant) showing that the car was inspected before going to the NCT. I don't like the sound of this..

    To me this is looking like the thin edge of the wedge to make it mandatory to have your car inspected before it goes for NCT. SIMI's fingerprints are all over this.:cool:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭KrakityJones


    What's the point in having to go twice ...why not postpone all tests until the issue is resolved.

    Completely agree.
    Me : Hi I'd like you to check to see if my car is roadworthy please
    NCT : I can check a few bits for you .
    *nct check over the car*
    Me : So all done? Is it safe to drive?
    NCT : No idea, can't check most of the vital stuff, can't say if it's roadworthy sorry
    Me: Soo I just...drive away then?
    NCT : Yup. Sure come back in a few months. Bye bye, drive safe now.

    There is utterly no point to doing the test as it stands as it is not fit for purpose so just cancel all tests until such time that they are able to do them. They had 24 hour/late testing a couple years back when they were snowed under - bring that back in when the lifts are fixed to clear the backlog.


  • Registered Users Posts: 335 ✭✭jimbooth


    elperello wrote: »
    This won't be good for the trade.

    Hard to sell a car with a half NCT.

    Will also affect re-tests due from failures over the last few weeks.

    Lost sale of car today because of it, had it booked in for retest this morning and got a text last night to cancel it ( retest was on something it failed on that wasn't damaged! But that's another thread)
    Rebooked for Feb 12 on phone just now


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    To me this is looking like the thin edge of the wedge to make it mandatory to have your car inspected before it goes for NCT. SIMI's fingerprints are all over this.:cool:

    I’ve never taken a car for a pre test before. It may have been serviced (depending when that was due) alright and I’ve have gone over lights, tyres, pads, etc, but any defects I’d leave to the NCT to tell me about and fix.

    Why pay someone else for what the nct does anyway?


  • Registered Users Posts: 335 ✭✭jimbooth


    Just got a text that my retest appointment for this evening cancelled! God knows when they'll be back testing.
    So if I get stopped next week with out of date NCT could I get points!?
    Ring the booking line, I just got mine back in for Feb 12


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  • Registered Users Posts: 423 ✭✭AlfaZen


    beauf wrote: »
    In fairness going back twice it not much different that a re-rest of you don't pass on something.

    But if your car didn't need a retest you're going back twice for no reason (and incurring the costs - fuel/tolls etc.)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭zepman


    I'd personally suggest that it isn't sufficient. There could be defects on the car, only identified by reviewing it underneath. If it's not on the lift they aren't even measuring the thread on the tires.

    Agree with that.

    But, if I'm stopped by the guards now after my current NCT expires, and all I can produce are (i) the "fail" report from the partial NCT test, (ii) the previous NCT cert (from a year ago), and (iii) my service log sheet from 2 weeks ago, what is the outcome I can expect?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    ...There is utterly no point to doing the test as it stands as it is not fit for purpose so just cancel all tests until such time that they are able to do them. ...

    You are implying that the rest of the stuff they test has no value and no safety impact.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,214 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    zepman wrote: »
    Agree with that.

    But, if I'm stopped by the guards now after my current NCT expires, and all I can produce are (i) the "fail" report from the partial NCT test, (ii) the previous NCT cert (from a year ago), and (iii) my service log sheet from 2 weeks ago, what is the outcome I can expect?




    I'm not a mechanic but I am able to service my car myself so what do I show the guard?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,561 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Apologies for not reading the whole thread, can someone tell me if they are issuing certs when a car goes through the NCT (and doesn't do the underbody/lift test).

    If they are ... Then I would see this as a massive mess up and if they aren't then what's the point in having to go twice ...why not postpone all tests until the issue is resolved.

    My wife is due to have her car tested next week, if our family car is not tested properly due to this issue, could the NCT people be responsible should something happen (touch wood) .... The car is in good condition but it's 9yrs old. (Timing belt getting done this week as odometer is at 160k), I'm sure car is fine, it's been serviced regularly for the past number of years...but the NCT is supposed to catch defective vehicles ... I'm extremely concerned that my kids may be travelling in an untested vehicle.

    They are giving a partial cert to cover what is tested.

    If you have concerns about your car ask the garage to give it a once over when they are doing the timing belt. The NCT won't be able to give you any reassurance until this lift problem is sorted.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I'm not a mechanic but I am able to service my car myself so what do I show the guard?

    The whole point of this is who will get blamed if there an issue because something wasn't maintained properly. If you do it yourself you have take on that responsibility.

    So how do the NCT make it not their responsibility. That's what's happening here... Because they are getting blamed for stuff that's not their remit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,548 ✭✭✭FishOnABike


    coffeyt wrote: »
    Anyone aware if lift is required to test lights, had my test the other day and it failed just on dipped headlights being off. I have them fixed now and due for retest for next Tuesday but no point in taking it in if they can't check the lights as that was the only issue.
    Does anyone know if on retest they just check the problem area? Can anyone clarify?
    Wanderer78 wrote: »
    Surely that's just a visual, and not a full retest?

    It's not just a visual as it needs to use the test lane and headlight beam tester equipment at the start of the test lane. It doesn't need to use the lift.

    If done within 28 days of the original test it does incur the reduced €28? retest fee but only the items that failed in the original test are retested.

    If the retest is done more than 28 days after the original test then a full reinspection, at full cost and needing the use of the lift for visual inspection of the car + underbody would be needed.

    If nothing else failed get the lights retested within 28 days of the original test and you should be good to go until the next periodic inspection.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    It's being discussed on RTE radio1 now


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,214 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    elperello wrote: »
    Henderson RTE1 Radio.


    This guy Henderson needs to be quizzed on this whole proof of pre inspection mullarkey.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,214 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    I'm not a mechanic but I am able to service my car myself so what do I show the guard?

    There was a time when showing the guard a €50 covered most things but Mick Wallace and Clare Daly f****d all that up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,821 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    Completely agree.
    Me : Hi I'd like you to check to see if my car is roadworthy please
    NCT : I can check a few bits for you .
    *nct check over the car*
    Me : So all done? Is it safe to drive?
    NCT : No idea, can't check most of the vital stuff, can't say if it's roadworthy sorry
    Me: Soo I just...drive away then?
    NCT : Yup. Sure come back in a few months. Bye bye, drive safe now.

    There is utterly no point to doing the test as it stands as it is not fit for purpose so just cancel all tests until such time that they are able to do them. They had 24 hour/late testing a couple years back when they were snowed under - bring that back in when the lifts are fixed to clear the backlog.

    Exactly.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭dkd21


    Every bulletin board or news site is strewn with emotional huff and guff comments about this topic . It looks to me they are trying to reduce the chances of a backlog (double the full test numbers) in the coming month(s) by allowing what possible parts of the full test to be carried out . Up North there is uproar about the complete cancellations of tests and they are looking into a backlog situation in the next coming months which will bring major complications... Seems as though you just cannot please the general public in instances like this and people throw logic out the window and become emotional wrecks.. I guess its part of this day and age


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    I'd personally suggest that it isn't sufficient. There could be defects on the car, only identified by reviewing it underneath. If it's not on the lift they aren't even measuring the thread on the tires.

    Thread on the tires is measured before going up or when it is up, depends on the tester.

    They do not have to use the lift to measure it so not sure what's your point.

    When the cars were tested on the lift it was money rocket blah blah, now the cars can't be fully tested (for two days so far) and everyone is worried about their safety and safety of the kids.

    Death traps everywhere lol.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    It’s the insurance and law regarding driving that is concerning.

    The t&cs on insurance state that you must have a valid nct. So what happens if your nct is up sometime next month and you were booked in today to have nct done, the lift is still ongoing and you are involved in some kind of motor accident the day after your old nct has expired?

    The insurance company would be within their rights not to cover you based on the t&cs you agreed to.

    When it comes to the rules for driving on road. As much as it would be nice for the guards to turn a blind eye as the issue isn’t ithe vehicle owners making, the law is the law. With all the stuff over penalty points can the Garda be seen to be turning a blind eye anymore?

    Edit: I’m not due an nct till June. I’m just curious and wouldn’t trust an insurance company to be nice :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,059 ✭✭✭kirving


    dkd21 wrote: »
    Seems as though you just cannot please the general public in instances like this and people throw logic out the window and become emotional wrecks.. I guess its part of this day and age


    I'm not going to lose sleep over it (since my NCT isn't due), but in typical fashion, we hear waffle from the director of the company doing it, instead of a clear and definitive message from the government stating how it will be managed.

    A simple government statement to say,

    "noone will be prosecuted for an invalid NCT during this period, and for however long it takes to clear the backlog. All insurance is still valid during this time. However, we recommend as always that all motorists check that the vehicle is roadworthy in the meantime. If you are in doubt, check with your mechanic",

    would show some leadership from the government and clear up the situation.

    To me, it's completely unacceptable that this happened in the first place, as is the disruption to the public. They have a contract worth hundreds of millions, and they can't spend a few hours every year to do fundamental safety checks on a lift that's in constant use?!

    I work with automotive production equipment every day. Our maintenance, calibration and safety costs are insane, but that's the cost of doing business, not something that can be skimped on.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,205 ✭✭✭cruizer101


    When it comes to the rules for driving on road. As much as it would be nice for the guards to turn a blind eye as the issue isn’t ithe vehicle owners making, the law is the law. With all the stuff over penalty points can the Garda be seen to be turning a blind eye anymore?

    I'd say so long as your car doesn't look like a complete bag of rust guards will turn a blind eye. But as you say insurance will not be so nice.

    It amazing how outraged people get though. This issue is through no fault of the NCT there is a fault in some equipment they use which could result in harm to their workers so they are rightly suspending use of that equipment. This issue only arose yesterday so they can't have a solution in place yet.

    Yes it is a pain if people have to go back a second time but people getting up in arms saying they will have to take time of work is bulls**t, NCT centers are open long hours 7 days a week, nobody needs to take time off work.
    It is a reasonable enough suggestion to ensure the backlog doesn't get to great which people will give out about aswell.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,214 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    cruizer101 wrote: »
    I'd say so long as your car doesn't look like a complete bag of rust guards will turn a blind eye. But as you say insurance will not be so nice.

    It amazing how outraged people get though. This issue is through no fault of the NCT there is a fault in some equipment they use which could result in harm to their workers so they are rightly suspending use of that equipment. This issue only arose yesterday so they can't have a solution in place yet.

    Yes it is a pain if people have to go back a second time but people getting up in arms saying they will have to take time of work is bulls**t, NCT centers are open long hours 7 days a week, nobody needs to take time off work.
    It is a reasonable enough suggestion to ensure the backlog doesn't get to great which people will give out about aswell.


    You seem to be missing the point about this pre inspection report that the NCT appear to be trying to make compulsory.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭dkd21


    I'm not going to lose sleep over it (since my NCT isn't due), but in typical fashion, we hear waffle from the director of the company doing it, instead of a clear and definitive message from the government stating how it will be managed.

    A simple government statement to say,

    "noone will be prosecuted for an invalid NCT during this period, and for however long it takes to clear the backlog. All insurance is still valid during this time. However, we recommend as always that all motorists check that the vehicle is roadworthy in the meantime. If you are in doubt, check with your mechanic",

    would show some leadership from the government and clear up the situation.

    To me, it's completely unacceptable that this happened in the first place, as is the disruption to the public. They have a contract worth hundreds of millions, and they can't spend a few hours every year to do fundamental safety checks on a lift that's in constant use?!

    I work with automotive production equipment every day. Our maintenance, calibration and safety costs are insane, but that's the cost of doing business, not something that can be skimped on.

    Infairness the internal decision apparently came yesterday evening to discontinue the lift inspection so I would think it may take some while longer if the Government are to issue any sure fire statements , partially due to the nature of it and legalities involved but also the pace at which they operate..

    The equipment is I believe maintained and serviced by the supplier MAHA and it ''passes'' the yearly insurance inspection so should APPLUS not have enough confidence in that alone ? I would believe they have been let down by the supplier but unfortunately they seem to be bearing the brunt of it.

    From what I've seen the cracks are in an area where they would not be noticed in day to day use either by the operator.

    I see the ''hundreds of million'' euro contract written a lot about . They do turn a profit of several million a year but again they ain't a charity and a private company is there to make money and any other company in this area all do the same DEKRA , TUV , SGS (previous contract) etc all do the same , otherwise you would not get any of these companies to operate here .


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,128 ✭✭✭Emmersonn


    You seem to be missing the point about this pre inspection report that the NCT appear to be trying to make compulsory.
    I have no problem with the pre-NCT inspection report provided that the NCT company pays in advance for it.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    So the lift is tested once a year but the kettle in their tea room and every other electrical appliance has to be PAT tested every 6 months?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,685 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    The general manager said it can take up to 3 weeks to complete the survey on the lifts.

    Maybe it won't be that bad as they don't use exactly same model as the mot centres in NI.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭KrakityJones


    beauf wrote: »
    You are implying that the rest of the stuff they test has no value and no safety impact.

    No I get that, obviously it's important to check the other stuff too but what's the point if there's just as much chance of something being critically wrong with the car in the bits they can't check?

    As an example - someone brings a car in, tyres/visuals/all non lift things are perfect, but the rear axle is cracked in half and about to snap. The steering rack is held together with chewing gum. They get a half an NCT cert that states the first lot of stuff is fine.

    If anything they're going to then drive out in that car with a false sense of security as "hey great it passed on everything else so it must be grand". I know obviously it should be checked/serviced other than the nct but there are a frightening amount of people that use the NCT as their only car checkup.

    The point I'm making is that overall it's pointless going to the NCT right now as the whole objective is to certify that the car is roadworthy (from their point of view). They cannot do that at the moment.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,561 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    Liveline RTE Radio 1 at 1.45 covering this issue.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,045 ✭✭✭silver2020


    elperello wrote: »
    Liveline RTE Radio 1 at 1.45 covering this issue.

    Oh Joooeeee, I'll be off the rooooaaad. My children will suffer. Who can I sue.

    Hopefully Moncrief has something decent to listen to.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,407 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    elperello wrote: »
    Liveline RTE Radio 1 at 1.45 covering this issue.

    Joe - What colour are the lifts?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭Peatys


    Are they going to compensate people for the time , fuel and trouble of having to attend twice because of their faulty lifts.

    How much do they compensate you for the time, fuel and trouble of having to attend yearly?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,881 ✭✭✭Peatys


    elperello wrote: »
    Liveline RTE Radio 1 at 1.45 covering this issue.

    Tirrible Joe.
    Why is it terrible?
    Dunno Joe, but everyone else is moaning, so thought it was the done thing?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,821 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    wonski wrote: »
    The general manager said it can take up to 3 weeks to complete the survey on the lifts.

    Maybe it won't be that bad as they don't use exactly same model as the mot centres in NI.

    IF that 3 weeks is all NCT lifts done.

    Then shouldn't we see lifts coming back into service gradually??????.

    As they are cleared or repaired.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,561 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    dkd21 wrote: »
    Infairness the internal decision apparently came yesterday evening to discontinue the lift inspection so I would think it may take some while longer if the Government are to issue any sure fire statements , partially due to the nature of it and legalities involved but also the pace at which they operate..

    The equipment is I believe maintained and serviced by the supplier MAHA and it ''passes'' the yearly insurance inspection so should APPLUS not have enough confidence in that alone ? I would believe they have been let down by the supplier but unfortunately they seem to be bearing the brunt of it.

    From what I've seen the cracks are in an area where they would not be noticed in day to day use either by the operator.

    I see the ''hundreds of million'' euro contract written a lot about . They do turn a profit of several million a year but again they ain't a charity and a private company is there to make money and any other company in this area all do the same DEKRA , TUV , SGS (previous contract) etc all do the same , otherwise you would not get any of these companies to operate here .

    In the meantime the representative of a private company is on the radio telling us what AGS will do on the roadside.

    Applus have a contract with the suppliers of the lifts. If they have a problem they need to take it up with them not pass the buck to their own customers.

    Agree that they are entitled as any company to make a profit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,059 ✭✭✭kirving


    cruizer101 wrote: »
    This issue is through no fault of the NCT there is a fault in some equipment they use which could result in harm to their workers so they are rightly suspending use of that equipment. This issue only arose yesterday so they can't have a solution in place yet.

    I'm responsible if my car is in a dangerous condition, even if this is due to a manufacturing defect. We have legally required checks every few years to ensure compliance, and to ensure it doesn't get to a dangerous state.

    It absolutely is the fault of NCTS. They didn't bother to do what appear to be basic safety checks on safety critical equipment.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,222 ✭✭✭barneygumble99


    I'm responsible if my car is in a dangerous condition, even if this is due to a manufacturing defect. We have legally required checks every few years to ensure compliance, and to ensure it doesn't get to a dangerous state.

    It absolutely is the fault of NCTS. They didn't bother to do what appear to be basic safety checks on safety critical equipment.

    How do you detect a hairline crack in steel before it appears??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭dkd21


    elperello wrote: »
    In the meantime the representative of a private company is on the radio telling us what AGS will do on the roadside.

    Applus have a contract with the suppliers of the lifts. If they have a problem they need to take it up with them not pass the buck to their own customers.

    Agree that they are entitled as any company to make a profit.

    I have not heard the interview yet , I must take a listen .

    I don't believe myself that they have passed the buck onto the vehicle owner , as there is no direct additional costs incurred because of this. Ok people may have to travel again to the centre but they do open all days of the week and outside business hours. Also the vehicle owner does not have to present the vehicle , others may .

    It is a very uncommon situation to have happened so I think people should be reasonable here


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,205 ✭✭✭cruizer101


    I'm responsible if my car is in a dangerous condition, even if this is due to a manufacturing defect. We have legally required checks every few years to ensure compliance, and to ensure it doesn't get to a dangerous state.

    It absolutely is the fault of NCTS. They didn't bother to do what appear to be basic safety checks on safety critical equipment.

    My understanding is that there are yearly checks carried out on the equipment by the equipment manufacturer. That being the case and so long as the equipment is being used correctly and within its limits how can NCT be at fault.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,561 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    dkd21 wrote: »
    I have not heard the interview yet , I must take a listen .

    I don't believe myself that they have passed the buck onto the vehicle owner , as there is no direct additional costs incurred because of this. Ok people may have to travel again to the centre but they do open all days of the week and outside business hours. Also the vehicle owner does not have to present the vehicle , others may .

    It is a very uncommon situation to have happened so I think people should be reasonable here

    There is a level of inconvenience imposed on their customers.
    Some people in rural areas have a considerable distance to travel to a test centre.

    I agree all involved in this uncommon situation should be reasonable.
    If I was inconvenienced I would consider a voucher for a discount on a future test reasonable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,420 ✭✭✭✭sligojoek


    Has anyone from the Garda press office been on?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,561 ✭✭✭✭elperello


    sligojoek wrote: »
    Has anyone from the Garda press office been on?

    I didn't hear anyone.
    Nothing on their website or twitter either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,525 ✭✭✭kona


    How do you detect a hairline crack in steel before it appears??

    Xrays, eddy current. Theres a entire industry for it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭dkd21


    elperello wrote: »
    There is a level of inconvenience imposed on their customers.
    Some people in rural areas have a considerable distance to travel to a test centre.

    I agree all involved in this uncommon situation should be reasonable.
    If I was inconvenienced I would consider a voucher for a discount on a future test reasonable.

    And that is without doubt particularly for those rural areas


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,059 ✭✭✭kirving


    dkd21 wrote: »
    Infairness the internal decision apparently came yesterday evening to discontinue the lift inspection so I would think it may take some while longer if the Government are to issue any sure fire statements , partially due to the nature of it and legalities involved but also the pace at which they operate..

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    I see the ''hundreds of million'' euro contract written a lot about . They do turn a profit of several million a year but again they ain't a charity and a private company is there to make money and any other company in this area all do the same DEKRA , TUV , SGS (previous contract) etc all do the same , otherwise you would not get any of these companies to operate here .

    The government could issue a pragmatic statement, and mop up the legalities later. Legal red tape is no excuse IMO.

    Agreed, the total value of the contract is a little misleading, but the point is really that it's big business, not some garage. Seems like cutting corners to me.
    How do you detect a hairline crack in steel before it appears??

    There are dozens of variations of non destructive testing that could be done, from ultrasonic to UV dye. It's not unreasonable to expect it to be standard on piece of equipment which lifts and then shakes cars over someone's head.

    Fatigue cracking isn't some new concept, and takes years in most cases to develop. Testing has been around a long time and is commonplace in many industries.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,548 ✭✭✭FishOnABike


    I think the only practical temporary solution is for a limited duration NCT certificate anxd disc to be issued for vehicles that pass the parts of the test that do not require the use of a lift (e .g. three months, to be extended if the lift issue is not resolved within the next month or two).

    This would address the issues of
    insurance validity where a policy contains a condition of having a valid NCT certificate for the insured vehicle
    legal requirement to display a valid NCT disc on a car used in public or face a fine and penalty points

    Nod and a wink assurances from various government bodies or private companies that sure it's all grand are not good enough when contracts and the road traffic legislation are black and white.

    Whether the NCTS system can handle issuing temporary limited duration certificates and discs and the knock on effect for retest requirements including only a partial retest after more than 28 days and the knock on effect on a car's next scheduled periodic test is something that needs to be looked at.


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