NCT passed

[aquarian5]

Im free for any upcoming BBQs over the next 11.5 wks( )especially those in the sunny south-east....have brush will travel...I thought nothing could beat 9 1/2 weeks Ooops sorry thats different topic

Enjoy the sun while its lasts

Regards John.

[valred]

9 and 1/2 weeks and a mx5.........thats a whole new website!!!!!!!!!

lord god knows what could happen at a simple bbq..........me worried now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Hope to god the sunny south east is bloomin sunny cos me and the lizard want to go cruisin!!!!!

[leamyj]

I AM ON MY 11 AND A HALF WEEK HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go ahead, rub it in

John

[valred]

John C,

I am so sorry for hijacking your important news about getting your nct.

Really sorry.

It is not the time or place to boast about my holidays......it is only 87 days off after all.
Sorry again,

me.

[Midlifecrisis]

Getting away from 9.5 wk bbq's & back on-track (jealousy) .... Am I tempting fate by scheduling my NCT for Friday 13th - tis a done deal anyway so here we go.

In relation to taping up of side reflectors - can I ask why - are these a known NCT no-no

[fabfiveferg]

AFAIK the orange ones are fine it's the red ones on the rear that are an issue.

Red = back of the car, not side

Something like that.

Can anyone tell me what exactly you need the NCT for thses days. You din't need it for tax or insurance. Obviously if you are going to sell the car you would need to get it done but on a day to day basis, what do you need it for.

I have had a Garda tell ehm...my friend he could take the car but even he didn't look convinced.

Far be it from me to encourage people to work outside the regulations but I'm just not sure what the legal requirements are, if any.

Ivan, Ashley. Let's try and keep this one clean

[mx5ash]

The National Car Testing Service Ltd. (NCTS), a member of the SGS Group, is responsible for the implementation and operation of the car testing service in Ireland. The National Car Test (NCT) is being conducted at 43 purpose built NCT Centres nationwide.

The NCT was introduced on 4th January 2000 complying with the EU Directive, which makes car testing compulsory in EU member states. The Directive is aimed primarily at improving road safety and enhancing environmental protection. NCTS is operating this service on behalf of the Government and is committed to providing the highest standards of customer service.

so basically you need it cause europe says so, and it leads to a improving road safety and enhancing environmental protection.
So there.

[Ivan]

The National Car Testing Service Ltd. (NCTS), a member of the SGS Group, is responsible for the implementation and operation of the car testing service in Ireland. The National Car Test (NCT) is being conducted at 43 purpose built NCT Centres nationwide.

The NCT was introduced on 4th January 2000 complying with the EU Directive, which makes car testing compulsory in EU member states. The Directive is aimed primarily at improving road safety and enhancing environmental protection. NCTS is operating this service on behalf of the Government and is committed to providing the highest standards of customer service.

so basically you need it cause europe says so, and it leads to a improving road safety and enhancing environmental protection.
So there.

what he said

[fabfiveferg]

Alright, I understand what the point of it is. I just don't know what the legal ramifications of not having a valid NCT Certificate in your window.

I'm sure my friend will eventually find out. Or not.

[Ivan]

Alright, I understand what the point of it is. I just don't know what the legal ramifications of not having a valid NCT Certificate in your window.

I'm sure my friend will eventually find out. Or not.

i think it's a 1,500 euro fine

[Ivan]

John C,

I am so sorry for hijacking your important news about getting your nct.

Really sorry.

It is not the time or place to boast about my holidays......it is only 87 days off after all.
Sorry again,

me.

A bank holiday weekend off is hard for me to handle, no
way would i handle 87days off. I feel sorry for you.

[S.T.E.L.L.A]

Alright, I understand what the point of it is. I just don't know what the legal ramifications of not having a valid NCT Certificate in your window.

I'm sure my friend will eventually find out. Or not.

i think it's a 1,500 euro fine

I heard a rumour (sounds like a cue for a song) that without a valid NCT, you wont get a tax disc and that your insurance is effectively invalid. I guess the tax disc is for the future law changes but does anyone know about the insurance angle?

Again this is only rumour from "bloke down pub"

[Ivan]

Alright, I understand what the point of it is. I just don't know what the legal ramifications of not having a valid NCT Certificate in your window.

I'm sure my friend will eventually find out. Or not.

i think it's a 1,500 euro fine

I heard a rumour (sounds like a cue for a song) that without a valid NCT, you wont get a tax disc and that your insurance is effectively invalid. I guess the tax disc is for the future law changes but does anyone know about the insurance angle?

Again this is only rumour from "bloke down pub"

Nah went in Vrt'ed the car, got tax disc, and waited for nct.
As for insurance that would be up to your insurance company
But not with mine.......think about it...how do you get the car to the NCT
without insurance?...suppose the back of a truck....
but then how do you get the truck NCT'd (DOE).
You would have to build the truck at the DOE centre, then
go off and get the car and bring it to the NCT.....
Just seems daft to me......

[MX5Steve]

I'd imagine if you were involved in an accident and they discovered something like brake failure due to dodgy brake lines or something AND that you never had it NCT'd then I'd say they wouldn't pay out...........

[leamyj]

I'd imagine if you were involved in an accident and they discovered something like brake failure due to dodgy brake lines or something AND that you never had it NCT'd then I'd say they wouldn't pay out...........

That's it..if an insurance company can find any way of not paying out, they will invoke it... that's their job!! That said, there are a lot less death traps on the road nowadays than, say 10 years ago. My problem at the moment is trying to get an nct appointment, they're booked up in the Naas one for the next 7 weeks... no vacancies

John