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28/08/2015

Why you will fail the NCT (Part 1)

The same 4 items keep coming top of the list for failing cars at the NCT each year. These are; the front Suspension, tyres, headlights and brake lines/hoses. So let’s see if we can improve your chance of passing the test first time by making sure you have them in tip-top shape. Not alone will they make your car much safer on the road – which is what the NCT is designed to do – they will save you both time and money in having to do re-tests.

Front Suspension:

As you are aware, this helps maintain a reasonably comfortable balance on the road so your car is not bounced all over the place.
If you drive 20.000km a year, it has been calculated, that a shock absorber will do 15 million to 20 million ‘cycles of movement’ – that’s a lot of wear and tear.
How will you know if something is wrong?
There are several indications that your shock absorbers, for example, are in trouble. Here’s just a few you can check out yourself:
1 - You might notice one side of the car is a little higher/lower than the other
2 - The car may feel it is straying a bit to one side (other factors can cause this too)
3 - You notice the car jars more over rougher surfaces
4 - Your tyres are wearing unevenly (again, other factors can contribute to that too but it is an indication of trouble)

TIP! Push down on the front corners of the car. If the car rises and steadies, the shock absorber are likely to be okay. If it rises and dips a second or third time you need to get help. Please remember that suspensions are complicated with many parts and links so if you notice a problem you need to get a properly trained mechanic to take a look.

31/07/2015

We won’t insult your intelligence by pointing out how vital your car’s brakes are. But faults in brake lines and hoses constitute the other big reason for cars failing the NCT
How will you know if something is wrong?
The harsh fact is it might be too late to find out – unless you have your braking system checked regularly. This is vital.
You may notice a softness in the pedal when you brake – they call it ‘fade’. That suggests there is something wrong.
Check your brake fluid levels every week without fail. If there is any sign of them getting lower you need to have it checked by a garage.
Get your mechanic to check for wear and tear on brake pads. Leave nothing to chance.
Make sure your handbrake is 100 per cent effective.
TIP! Always check the ground where your car is parked for tell-tale signs of leakages (brakes, cooling system etc) under the engine compartments especially.

28/07/2015

Why you will fail the NCT (Part 3)

As we recently highlighted, the same four items keep coming top of the list for NCT failure each year: Front Suspension, Tyres, Headlights, and Brake Lines/Hoses.
We’ve dealt with the suspension and tyres so now let’s see if we can improve your chance of passing the test by making sure your headlamps and brakes are in tip-top shape. Your car will be much safer– which is what the NCT is designed to do – and it will save you a possible €28 in re-test fees.
We have all suffered from the glare of a mis-aligned headlight. It can momentarily blind us. But think of what it means for the person driving the car. They are probably not able to see big tracts of road/roadside. There are many cars driving on just one headlight. Many others are badly directed. It is a real danger and can land you in trouble with the Gardai.
How will I know if something is wrong?
That’s a good question because it should be fairly obvious. But headlights comprise the No. 3 biggest cause of NCT failure. We just don’t check. Again there is a simple solution.
Check all lights, not just headlights, regularly. It is only a matter of turning them on and walking around your car.
Check for cracks or broken lights – front and back. It is easy to overlook a rear light.
Turn on the indicators and check they are all working. It only takes a few minutes every so often but it means you are always well lit.
We are talking about headlight but it is also worth having someone press the brake pedal to check the red lights are working?
Your garage will test the alignment of your lights easily and quickly. Worth doing on a regular basis because they can ‘slip’ quite quickly.
TIP! Check your dim and full-beam are working by aiming them at a clear wall. But do not take this as showing they are properly aligned. You need absolutely level ground and a proper way of checking. Leave that to your garage.

27/07/2015

Why you will fail the NCT (Part 2)

It is a cliché that tyres are our only contact with the road but that doesn’t seem to improve our treatment of them. Worn tyres are the second most common reason for failing the NCT. Just a few quick checks can not alone save you a re-test but also cut fuel consumption and the length of time it takes to stop when braking.
How will you know if something is wrong?
Unless you check them on a regular basis you won’t know if there is a problem and that is part of the reason tyres fail at the NCT.
Check them for bulges, uneven wear, cuts, scrapes etc. It only takes a few minutes but could save lives if you have to brake suddenly.
Check the air pressure at least once a week. Over-inflated tyres will affect steering, handling and stopping distances. Under-inflated tyres will do the same as well as soaking up more fuel.
Rotate your tyres to get the most from them but make sure you don’t use this as an excuse to put those in bad condition on the rear axle.
If you need new tyres, always buy from a reputable dealer. Be wary of secondhand ‘bargains’.
Don’t forget to also check that your spare tyre is in good condition.
TIP! Don’t let your tyres go to the bare legal minimum depth of 1.6mm. Extensive research has shown you will need a much shorter distance to stop, especially in the wet, if your tyres have a minimum of 3mm. Makes a lot of sense. And it greatly improves your chances of passing the NCT.

24/07/2015

Why you will fail the NCT (Part 1)

The same 4 items keep coming top of the list for failing cars at the NCT each year. These are; the front Suspension, tyres, headlights and brake lines/hoses. So let’s see if we can improve your chance of passing the test first time by making sure you have them in tip-top shape. Not alone will they make your car much safer on the road – which is what the NCT is designed to do – they will save you both time and money in having to do re-tests.

Front Suspension:

As you are aware, this helps maintain a reasonably comfortable balance on the road so your car is not bounced all over the place.
If you drive 20.000km a year, it has been calculated, that a shock absorber will do 15 million to 20 million ‘cycles of movement’ – that’s a lot of wear and tear.
How will you know if something is wrong?
There are several indications that your shock absorbers, for example, are in trouble. Here’s just a few you can check out yourself:
1 - You might notice one side of the car is a little higher/lower than the other
2 - The car may feel it is straying a bit to one side (other factors can cause this too)
3 - You notice the car jars more over rougher surfaces
4 - Your tyres are wearing unevenly (again, other factors can contribute to that too but it is an indication of trouble)

TIP! Push down on the front corners of the car. If the car rises and steadies, the shock absorber are likely to be okay. If it rises and dips a second or third time you need to get help. Please remember that suspensions are complicated with many parts and links so if you notice a problem you need to get a properly trained mechanic to take a look.

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