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NCT windscreen Question

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  • 14-05-2006 10:05pm
    #1
    moochie
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    I am due an NCT on thursday and would like advice on what to do with a small chip i have on my windscreen. The chip is relatively small (could be covered by a 50c coin) so do you think it is worth replacing it? Is there an option of repairing it that would pass the NCT or should i risk it and possible fail the test getting away with a (free) visual recheck if needed?

    Suggestions please.

    The car is a "98 Renault Megane" if anyone knows how much it would cost. My insurance is with Quinn so i do not have windscreen cover.

    Thanks

    Rich


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    It will fail if the chip is in the drivers line of sight.

    Does your insurance not offer windscreen replacement - it's always worth having.

    You could try AutoGlaze 01 455 8555 if your in Dublin
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    moochie
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭moochie


    The clip is on the passengers side. I have 10-20% off a particular company that they recommend. So do you reckon i will get away with it

    Thanks

    Rich


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    Mr. Presentable
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,496 ✭✭✭Mr. Presentable


    It could go either way. I have a Golf with a crack on the passenger side of the windscreen - it passed the NCT last year but was failed this year so I have to replace it.


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    I imagine it that if it fails it will only need a visual reinspection so maybe just see how it goes. Eventually the chip will turn into a large crack - so get it fixed now if you can.
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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,306 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    I would chance putting it into the test as is. If it fails, the re-test should be free, as it will be a visual inspection only.

    Are you sure your insurance doesn't cover windscreen breakage (with no effect on your no Claims Bonus)?

    Not your ornery onager



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    dahamsta
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 16,659 ✭✭✭✭dahamsta


    I didn't think they did visual reinspections any more?


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    moochie
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭moochie


    Just rang there and was told that visual rechecks are free so i might just take the risk. Quinn do not have windscreen cover. I will probably move to hibernan next year.

    Thanks

    Rich


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    Litcagral
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭Litcagral


    This may help:

    http://www.ncts.ie/nctmanual.pdf

    (Part 10)


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    moochie
    Registered Users Posts: 59 ✭✭moochie


    Thanks mate, you have made my day!

    That is brilliant! It is in Zone C and would definately fit in 40mm!!

    Rich


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    Turner
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 3,934 Mod ✭✭✭✭Turner


    According to that document a cracked fog lamp lense would not be a failure as long as the thing works...

    Interesting.


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    Litcagral
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,038 ✭✭✭Litcagral


    Chief--- wrote:
    According to that document a cracked fog lamp lense would not be a failure as long as the thing works...

    Interesting.


    Fog lamps are not a legal requirement in the ROI. If there are fitted the beam is checked to ensure that it is set correctly but otherwise they don't check them. I presume it's the same for spot lights.


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