NCT Ramps Problems

[PhyllisMurphy]

NCT seem to have the same problem as MOT in the UK with the ramps and can't test any cars from this evening 6pm.

Anybody heard any details?

[Bob Shillin]

No, got a confirmation for my test at 5.20 on 10/1/20 at 8.23 this morning.

[Shallowhal]

It on their website as posted by Mooretaxi.....it does say to continue to book your NCT and turn up for appointments that the car will be tested except the underbody inspection which will be done at a later date at no extra cost other than you having to turn up again!!

[silverbullet]

No, got a confirmation for my test at 5.20 on 10/1/20 at 8.23 this morning.

A bit late?

[watty]

Members section: http://intaxi.org/forum/index.php?topic=11416.15

It's hit the nct now

National Car Testing Service
Book or manage your NCT
ENTER REGISTRATION
NCTS have made the decision to discontinue the use of vehicle inspection lifts across the NCTS network with immediate effect until a full condition survey of all lifts is completed. NCTS were recently made aware of a defect with a similar make and model of MAHA lift. Following that information, condition surveys have been instigated. All customers should continue to book and turn up for their NCT as normal. The test will be completed with the omission of the underbody inspection, which will be conducted at a later date when the lifts are returned to use. Customers will incur no additional costs as part of this process. Our priority at this point and time is for the safety of our staff and our customer’s property. We do sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
When is my vehicle due its NCT ?

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[silverbullet]

Maybe there's a compo claim from one of their employees?

[watty]

Might be a nuisance if you live in the country and you're an hour away from your 'local' NCT centre. 
Might be fun explaining to a Guard who doesn't like you that you have half your NCT and you're driving back with an out-of-date NCT to get the second half of it!

[Rat Catcher]

One would imagine a "provisional" cert will one issued... I guess Hal will keep us informed... reminds me, I must look at that box tomorrow.

[Shallowhal]

Yeah,i'll let yis know on Friday what the sceal is,i won't be leaving without a cert given that i need an NCT to continue with the licence renewal process and even if their issue isn't resolved by the time my licence expires i'll still need a disc to be operating legally going forward,
Some neck though saying the second part of the test will be completed free of charge,will they be paying for fuel and downtime of those affected...i think not,maybe somebody with deep pockets might threaten legal action that might require a rethink or they might let it slide for those affected...we'll see.

[Shallowhal]

One would imagine a "provisional" cert will one issued... I guess Hal will keep us informed... reminds me, I must look at that box tomorrow.

Thanks RC....good to see you're on top of things...although that shed construction should have been a red flag as to where my dodgy box might land on your to do list!!

[Wife Magnet]

Corolla virus outbreak.

[Shallowhal]

I rang the NTA re the NCTS woes after i read a statement from the NCTS general manager saying that certificates won't be issued,apparently the NTA are currently working on a solution for licence holders like myself and will have it on their website tomorrow.

[Rat Catcher]

That's lunacy... but then so is letting cars that fail straight back out to pick up fare paying passengers.

[Shallowhal]

I was just about to ring Alanis Morissette to explain irony that a company charged with testing cars are up to standard using substandard equipment!!

I'll check the NTA website in the morning to see what their solution is....it probably required the purchase of extra bourbon creams,tea and coffee before any of the solution staff can convene.

[silverbullet]

Pragmatic approach needed.