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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

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 situation....

20 Apr 2020 at 23:28

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 this have twice the ...

25 Jan 2017 at 17:26

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 On-Board ...

22 Jun 2021 at 01:27

National News

Gardaí seize car for having no NCT for over five years and that's not all

Gardaí on patrol near the Punchestown Festival in Kildare on Thursday discovered a car which had no NCT for over five years. In a post shared on social media, An Garda Síochána said that not only did the driver not have a valid NCT ...

02 May 2025 at 14:27

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 slight ...

11 Jan 2023 at 22:55

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

National News

'Did he eat the dashboard?': Gardaí 'make no apologies' after seizing rogue car

Gardaí in Kilkenny have seized a car with what appears to be a plastic bag attaching the steering wheel to a broken dashboard. The driver was found to have no tax, no NCT [National Car Test], or insurance on their ...

30 Sept 2025 at 15:01

National News

NCT issues warning to drivers as motorist uses strange household item in dodgy repair job

The NCT has warned motorists not to get fooled by quick fixes after sharing a video on social media of a car which was presented at one of their test centres that had been 'repaired' using paper. The video shared ...

06 May 2025 at 14:55

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

National News

NCT testers stunned by what driver left tied up with rope inside car

NCT testers have been left stunned by what one driver left inside their car when presenting it for a test recently. NCTS took to social media to share an image of the inside of the car as a warning to others ...

17 Jun 2025 at 11:45

Home

Longford NCT centre to remain closed tomorrow

The gradual resumption of the NCT will begin with the opening of 15 NCT centres across the State. The reopening of more centres will be announced in the coming weeks and updates will be posted on ncts.ie. ...

07 Jun 2020 at 12:01

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