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06 Sept 2025

NCT instantly fails car dangerously for using towel to cover up dodgy repair job

The NCT warned 'professional repairs aren't just for looks'

NCT instantly fails car dangerously for using towel to cover up dodgy repair job

NCT instantly fails car dangerously for using towel to cover up dodgy repair job

The NCT has shared a picture of a vehicle on their social media which attempted to use a towel to cover repair works.

The towel covered the car's rear subframe and was within 3 inches of the mounting point to the body of the vehicle.

Unsurprisingly, the driver of the car received a Fail Dangerous result from the NCT.

The NCT has warned people: "Always have a reputable mechanic give your vehicle its annual service."

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