NCT Ramps Problems

[Shallowhal]

Pragmatic approach needed.

Pragmatic and Quango......not quite Crockett and Tubbs!!

[Octavia1]

I presume your entitles to social welfare if yu are forbidden to work? Family income supplement etcetera etcetera.....

[C5]

 if the nct wont give me a cert and the nta refuse to relicense me, ill continue to work,  the insurance companies have said they will honour all claims if there made because its out of the drivers control if they take the test and its not completed because of the ncts failings. I don't see why the nta can use there common sense and issue a extension to the effected drivers until the matter has resolved itself.

[john m]

Plenty of commercial testers for vans or light trucks who have ramps just allow them certify taxies and light commercials .

[C5]

And another thing I forgot, if your past the date of your relicensing will the nta take a deposit of 500 euros and when you pass within 10 days they give you back 250, so thats a charge of 250 instead of 150 for something thats out of your control. That would be taking the piss altogether, I'm not taking that shite from them.

[Shallowhal]

And another thing I forgot, if your past the date of your relicensing will the nta take a deposit of 500 euros and when you pass within 10 days they give you back 250, so thats a charge of 250 instead of 150 for something thats out of your control. That would be taking the piss altogether, I'm not taking that shite from them.

You're right C5,i have my NCT today,i'm gonna turn up and on Monday i'm gonna ring the NTA to book my LRA as normal(knowing they won't book it) because if legal action is required i can prove that i've taken all reasonable steps to renew my licence within the timeframe,i'm gonna contact my solicitor for advice,we're talking about our livlihoods here!!

[Tony]

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/no-compensation-for-motorists-forced-to-have-two-nct-tests-38912499.html



Drivers forced to undergo a second NCT test due to a suspected fault with under-body inspection lifts at test centres will not be offered a refund or compensation, contractors for the National Car Test Service confirmed last night.

[Shallowhal]

They can say what they want Tony....if my livlihood is impacted through no fault of my own then maybe some sort of class action suit from the 100 or so taxi drivers might get their attention... NCTS don't seem to be affected,they're still telling people to turn up and book and charging €55 for 2/3 of a test and expecting people to make the necessary arrangement to return at their own expense to complete it...and possibly failing.

[The Liffey Lip]

Just read abut this now. Seems to be a knee-jerk reaction to what occurred in Norn Iron...........just auditing their own(?) ramps on legal/health and safety grounds it seems. How are NCTS or Aplus liable for faulty ramps that they didn't manufacture?...they're not. They are well within their rights to do what they're doing....the customer doesn't matter when it comes to them protecting themselves from prospective actions if they're not seen to be proactive. Only their problem if they pass cars tested on faulty ramps. I suspect everything is leased in these test centres...Hope it's sorted by March. You can blame the haste with which people run to courts for all this pink n fluffy nannyism.

[john m]

FFS its Ireland they will just reset the perimeters for the test lad will check for even ware on the tyres and that will indicate if tracking is ok then push down on the corners to check suspension .All they need to do is redesign the test .

[The Liffey Lip]

What does the Insurance Federation say about it all? They're the ones worth listening to......they were very shy when it came to the historical stroking going on in the centres a few yrs back......enough said about that.

[john m]

All you need to do is past the test so just change the test .

[Shallowhal]

I sought legal advice earlier.....the NCTS and NTA are responsible for any possible losses that i incur(no matter what the fuk they say in statements re no compensating)....it's also important to note that drivers affected should minimise their loss(rent a taxi if possible) and claim for said rental.....also turn up for your NCT and continue with the renewal process...ring to make your LRA appointment....obviously you will be refused but ask for a letter from them stating the reason for refusal...also record date and time and name of the agent you speak with in NTA,in the event of the situation not being rectified before your licence expires you need to show that you've made every effort to renew your licence and minimise your losses.

[The Liffey Lip]

Fair enough but they're honouring the contract you have with them for the test..........they're not breaking it, Hal. I'm sure the Ins Fed will be obliged to tell people where they stand in relation to working a vehicle for reward in this peculiar environment. I'd be certain the NTA's hand will be forced on this....there's an election coming up...go to your local SF TD..........they're the only ones who'll do anything for you even though they're Marxists.

[Shallowhal]

Fair enough but they're honouring the contract you have with them for the test..........they're not breaking it, Hal. I'm sure the Ins Fed will be obliged to tell people where they stand in relation to working a vehicle for reward in this peculiar environment. I'd be certain the NTA's hand will be forced on this....there's an election coming up...go to your local SF TD..........they're the only ones who'll do anything for you even though they're Marxists.

They're not fulfilling the contract LL....two thirds of a test and no certificate.....its a govt contract and we're as everyone else is required to hold a valid NCT cert...but in our case it affects our licence renewal and our livlihoods and thererfor someone is responsible....clearly whatever examinations of these lifts were inadequate and i'm sure Applus will no doubt have their own legal eagles all over it.