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Slight handbrake problem - Will it matter for the NCT?

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  • 10-12-2008 12:19pm
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    damp sponge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Hi there. I've a 97 VW Polo and there's a slight problem with the handbrake. Sometimes the release button at the top of the handbrake won't spring out, when this happens I obviously can't engage the break. I've found a handy way of stopping this, I just have to give it a bit of 'wiggle' and it pops right back out. I've my NCT on Friday and chances are it mightn't happen when its being tested - but should I just mention it to the tester just in case??

    Thanks


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    #2
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,719 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    If the handbrake doesn't work properly during the test it will fail.


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    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    It will fail even if you tell the tester beforehand or not.

    This is the reason for the test to weed out cars with issues.

    A handbrake not engaged left unattended is a risk so they will never pass it.


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    damp sponge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭damp sponge


    Great - I'll add it to the list so. thanks guys.


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    tywy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,240 ✭✭✭tywy


    We got our car NCT'd a couple of months ago. My dad worked out it's cheaper to get it NCT'd first and fix the problems than bring it to a garage first. I think the second NCT is cheaper if it's within a month of the first one.


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