NCT attitude to cracks in lights

[Sue Ellen]

I would never get an underside car wash as I'd be concerned that it might spray water up around the electrics.

If you look at the NCT checklist for pre-test recommendations on number 4 they say:

4. The vehicle is reasonably clean (especially the underbody).
With the amount of rain and pools of water especially with some of the potholes in Ireland I would hope that the electrics underneath the car are well protected/insulated against water.

Which is why I get it valeted. They would probably think that the owner looks after his car. If they have to sit in a car smelling of someone else's dog or cat, they will probably be less likely to exercise discretion favourably.

I would have to agree with Brendan here that its much nicer to work on a clean car and this applies to the underside also.