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NCT issue statement regarding NCT tests at the Dundalk test centre

National Car Test Service (NCTS) have issued a statement to say that us has made the decision to discontinue the use of vehicle inspection lifts across the NCTS network, including Dundalk, with immediate effect until a full condition survey of all ...

30 Jan 2020 at 15:49

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Redevelopment planned for Dundalk NCT centre

Plans are underway to redevelop the NCT centre in Dundalk. Applus Car Testing Service Ltd, the company operating the National Car Testing service on behalf of the Road Safety Authority have lodged a planning application with Louth County Council, ...

18 Mar 2020 at 11:06

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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 qualify for a free test ...

26 Mar 2023 at 13:00

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'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 to increase fees for a number of ...

07 Jun 2024 at 10:57

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'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 speeds and stopped the driver, who ...

23 Jun 2024 at 17:02

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NCT testers reveal unseen reason they refused to test car amid warning to others

NCT testers have issued a warning to other drivers after turning a car away from a centre and refusing to test it recently. The official NCT social media channels posted details of the incident which saw a tester at a centre somewhere in ...

13 Nov 2024 at 14:58

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NCT testers blast no-shows as waiting lists extend to months for some drivers

NCT testers have blasted no-shows as one of the reasons other drivers are waiting so long for a test date. In a short statement, NCT said: "NCTS are still experiencing high levels of customer no-shows. NCTS ask that customers attend ...

15 Feb 2024 at 10:33

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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

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NCT testers refuse to inspect car over 'body fluids' not cleaned up in back seat

The NCT has warned Irish drivers to ensure their car is adequately cleaned before presenting their vehicles for testing after testers got an unpleasant surprise in the back seat of one car. NCT Ireland took to social media to ...

22 Jan 2025 at 13:49

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NCT testers reveal hack to get a test within days despite huge backlog

15 Feb 2024 at 11:16

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

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NCT testers make horrifying discovery while testing car and warn others

NCT testers have issued a warning to other drivers after making a horrifying discovery on one car being tested recently. The official NCT account revealed the incident on Halloween, saying it's a time of year ...

31 Oct 2024 at 14:23

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