NCT Ramps Problems

[Shallowhal]

https://www.rsa.ie/en/Utility/News/2020/NCTS-update-Re-Vehicle-Inspection-Lifts1/

[stonethecrows]

https://www.rsa.ie/en/Utility/News/2020/NCTS-update-Re-Vehicle-Inspection-Lifts1/

Drop down to Skib to have your test completed and check out Ken on the Way.

[Rat Catcher]

Good news from NTA:

https://www.nationaltransport.ie/taxi-and-bus-licensing/statement-from-ncts-applus/

Statement from NCTS (Applus)

31/01/20
“31st January 2020

NCTS Update Re: Vehicle Inspection Lifts

NCTS can confirm that we have now recommenced underbody inspections in a small number of centres nationwide. The reinstated vehicle inspection lifts will only be used for those drivers who are due to undergo a Driving Test shortly, Taxi Drivers and those due for retest.

Those centres where underbody inspections have recommenced are:

 Deansgrange (South Dublin)
 Ballinasloe
 Athlone
 Skibbereen
 Ballina
 Enniscorthy

We would like to advise that this does not mean that full test inspections are available to all other customers at this time.

We expect to be in a position to reinstate more vehicle inspection lifts across the network and more information will be provided on this over the coming days.

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, however if the vehicle fails on another element of the test, they must present their vehicle for retest as normal.

All vehicle owners are reminded that the roadworthiness of their vehicle is their responsibility at all times. In addition, motorists are being advised to keep a copy of their Vehicle Inspection Report with them in order to present it to a member of An Garda Síochána, if required.

Once again, NCTS would like to apologise to all our customers for this inconvenience and we are endeavouring to restore normal service as soon as possible.

Further updates will be provided over the coming days.”

[Bob Shillin]

That's good, have mine on Feb 10th, but need to find a rear DS light assembly cheap. It's an LED one and over €300 new. It's just the outside part of the light that is intermittent. Am told they are guys fixing them for €100+ but not a very reliable job.

[Rat Catcher]

If it's intermittent it might be alright? My rear DS lens has a bullet (size) hole in it and it passed both tests.

[Bob Shillin]

If it's intermittent it might be alright? My rear DS lens has a bullet (size) hole in it and it passed both tests.

Sometimes I look at it and it's dimmer but might pass in daylight. Other times there is no light at all from the side facing right. The side facing rear is ok. Suppose if he just checked them in a mirror I might get away with it, but I see a new one from Poland on ebay for €230. Don't want to chance a used one. Emailed them the VIN to confirm suitability.

[Rat Catcher]

Jeez... I remember when you could get a bulb for 26p in the motor factors... damn technology! Sounds like a job for the soldering iron, dry joints?

[silverbullet]

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 .

Resetting the perimeters.
Is that not just skirting the issue?

[Rat Catcher]

Yes, it's not... or no, it is... I'm not sure... maybe.

[silverbullet]

Yes, it's not... or no, it is... I'm not sure... maybe.

The Erm is going at it in a Roundabout way

[Cool Boola]

Those lifts are supposed to be certified every year...More double standards ....shirra

[Rat Catcher]

I guess a roundabout way is an improvement for the erm.

[the driver]

Those lifts are supposed to be certified every year...More double standards ....shirra

I was talking to a guy who works for the NCT co yesterday.He told me that because the lifts get so much use they are actually certified twice a year.The lifts are due to be replaced latter this year anyway as they are at the end of their working life.I think the whole thing is just a kneejerk reaction because of what happened in the North.I wonder how many lifts in the North were actually found to have cracks.

[Tony]

Those lifts are supposed to be certified every year...More double standards ....shirra

I was talking to a guy who works for the NCT co yesterday.He told me that because the lifts get so much use they are actually certified twice a year.The lifts are due to be replaced latter this year anyway as they are at the end of their working life.I think the whole thing is just a kneejerk reaction because of what happened in the North.I wonder how many lifts in the North were actually found to have cracks.

Only 2 were faulty

[Rat Catcher]

2 out of how many? One is one too many.