Search

05 Sept 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

Advertise with Us

All the updated news related to NCT

All the news related to NCT updated in real time

Found 84

forNCT

Order by:

National Car Testing Service will re-open on a gradual basis from Monday

Motoring

National Car Testing Service will re-open on a gradual basis from Monday

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have confirmed that the phased reopening of some RSA’s services will begin on Monday, June 8, the start of phase 2 of the Government’s road map for easing ...

06 Jun 2020 at 14:52

34,000 NCT certs on Irish cars are invalid and are being revoked

Motoring

34,000 NCT certs on Irish cars are invalid and are being revoked

The National Car Testing Service has identified a system error that has caused some NCT certificates to be issued incorrectly in the last twelve months. "Some customers were incorrectly provided with a certificate of two years duration instead of ...

15 Jul 2021 at 20:19

New measures announced in relation to NCT and driving licences

Motoring

New measures announced in relation to NCT and driving licences

The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has announced the details of the legislative steps he has taken in support of the necessary closure of a range of Road Safety Authority services as result of the ongoing Covid-19 ...

20 Apr 2020 at 23:28

NCT, Commercial Vehicle Testing and National Driver Licence Service suspended due to Covid-19 crisis

Motoring

NCT, Commercial Vehicle Testing and National Driver Licence Service suspended due to Covid-19 crisis

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS), the National Car Testing Service (NCT), as well as the Commercial Vehicle Testing System are suspended until further notice with immediate effect. This is in order to comply with the new ...

28 Mar 2020 at 22:00

How to check your car tyres

On the Road

How to check your car tyres

It's important to check your car tyres regularly to ensure they are roadworthy; paying attention to inflation pressure, wheel alignment and balancing and age. The legal tyre tread depth is 1.6mm and tyres with depth lower than ...

25 Jan 2017 at 17:26

Longford motorists advised of changes to NCT with immediate effect

Motoring News

Longford motorists advised of changes to NCT with immediate effect

A number of changes to the National Car Test (NCT) have come into effect. The changes apply to all vehicles being tested from June 21 onwards. They will see Ireland be amongst the first EU Member States to commence the use of ...

22 Jun 2021 at 01:27

Midlands motorists face lengthy NCT test wait

Motoring

Midlands motorists face lengthy NCT test wait

Lenghty waiting times for NCT roadworthiness tests are causing major distress for private motorists in the Midlands, where families' vehicles are being put off the road because of potential legal consequences. Although a ...

11 Jan 2023 at 22:55

Thousands of motorists get free NCT test due to backlog

Motoring

Thousands of motorists get free NCT test due to backlog

Thousands of motorists are believed to have been offered free NCT tests since the start of the year, because of delays caused by a massive backlog. The test normally costs €55. However, under a customer charter, drivers ...

23 Mar 2023 at 15:03

Unsure about when your car is due for the NCT? Here's a handy way to check

Motoring

Unsure about when your car is due for the NCT? Here's a handy way to check

With Covid-19 related extensions granted for vehicles due the NCT it has become very confusing for motorists who are no longer sure exactly when they have to book their car for this important test. The date of expiry ...

15 Apr 2021 at 12:16

NCT Test frustration for Longford motorists

Home

NCT Test frustration for Longford motorists

Longford motorists are facing a wait of up to five months before they can book an appointment to get their vehicle an NCT Test. It is not the longest waiting time as some motorists in Ireland face a wait of more ...

11 Aug 2022 at 22:00

'As if it's not already expensive enough' - RSA seeks higher fees for NCT and driving tests

National News

'As if it's not already expensive enough' - RSA seeks higher fees for NCT and driving tests

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) wants to see an increase in fees for the National Car Test (NCT) and the driving test. That's according to RTÉ, which has claimed the RSA is asking the government for permission ...

07 Jun 2024 at 10:57

'Buyer's regret?' - Learner driver caught speeding minutes after buying new car in Cork

National News

'Buyer's regret?' - Learner driver caught speeding minutes after buying new car in Cork

Gardaí have seized a new car that was bought just minutes after its owner was spotted speeding in a built up area. According to An Garda Síochána, officers in Cork City observed the car travelling at high ...

23 Jun 2024 at 17:02

Years
2025

Related keywords
nct

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Letterkenny Live

Iconic Print Titles

Clonmel Nationalist

County Derry Post

Donegal Democrat

Dundalk Democrat

Homes in Donegal

Kilkenny People

Leinster Express

Leinster Leader

Leitrim Observer

Letterkenny Live

Limerick Leader

Longford Leader

Midland Tribune

Tullamore Tribune

Follow us on

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.

© 2025 Iconic Media