PRE NCT CHECK

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AMS Service & Repair Center Kilbarrack offer an NCT pre test to all our customers to help identify problems before they are raised by the NCT Centre.

The National Car Test (NCT) realistically is a preventative road safety measure that ensures motorised vehicles are subjected to checks at periodic intervals. And sure enough, we all bitterly loathe the awful thoughts of it.

Why Should I Bother Paying AMS €35 When A Re-test For A Fail Costs Just €28?

A completed survey released from the RSA conveyed information that 40% of vehicle owners used the NCT as a tool to test for problems in their cars rather than have a pre NCT check. The RSA went on to adequately explain that this is exactly why there are persistently higher fail rates for the NCT test.

Motorists whose vehicles are deemed as a Dangerous Result will be duly advised the car is completely unsafe to be intentionally driven on the road. A failed Dangerous sticker is rigorously applied to the car after such a test result.

The most common fails in this regard are tyres and brakes. The AMS NCT pre test can pick up on common defects like this such as worn pads, discs and other dangerous result fails.

We can also guarantee that if there is evidence of visual components damage, blown bulbs, faulty seat belts, brakes, tyre treads (and more) we will naturally pick them up.

Therefore assuming your car gets through their own advanced testing at the NCT Centre, we will ensure everything else is in tip top shape and you wont get caught out with a fail.

A BRIEF RUNDOWN ON THE NCT CHECKLIST

You will undoubtedly learn on this page that there are many key things to have in proper order on the day you arrive at the test center.

A few of these checks may be accomplished by yourself however, it is precisely the things that are easily unseen which frequently see people caught out on the day of the NCT.

Light calibration is a classic example. This is an extremely common fail. In addition there are the other frequent fail items like pads, discs, CV Boots and so on.

Have you heard of the saying fail to prepare, prepare to fail?

On the day of the test ensure that:

• Your car has adequate oil and water.
• The boot is empty and your vehicle is clear of all valuables and personal
  belongings.
• The vehicle is reasonably clean (especially the under-body).
• The wheel hubcaps are removed (only in the case where wheel nuts are
  not visible) and the tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
• The engine is in a fit state to be tested e.g. cam belt / timing belt. You
  may be asked to sign a disclaimer at the test center.
• All seat belts and clips are fully visible (including rear).
• It is  recommend that you have your lights checked and set prior to
  the NCT.
• Your Vehicle Registration Book, Registration Certificate or Licensing
  Certificate is with you when you arrive at the test center.
• You bring identification (driving license) with you on the day of the test.
• The person who brings the car for inspection brings their identification
  with them (driving license) as failure to provide the required
  identification will result in the vehicle not being issued an NCT certificate
  at the time of testing.
• You have your test fee of €55.00, plus any cancellation fee (if applicable)
  payable by cash, laser card and all major credit cards (excluding American
  Express).
• Your vehicle is at a normal operating temperature prior to arriving at the
  test center for inspection.
• Your registration plates comply with current regulations.
• If the above items are not taken care of, they may be unable to test your vehicle.

WHAT WE CAN CHECK FOR YOU