Insurance Ireland confirmed members will take a pragmatic approach to NCT delays if you have active booking proof. Here is when you are covered and when you are not. — read more
Garda ANPR cameras across patrol cars and 390 new speed zones automatically flag cars with expired NCTs. Here is how it works and how to avoid 5 penalty points. — read more
3,744 cars failed the NCT in Cavan in the first half of 2026, with 693 vehicles receiving a Fail Dangerous notice. Here’s what’s causing it and what local drivers can do. — read more
Over 133,000 cars received a Fail Dangerous result on the NCT in 2026. The most common cause is a simple tyre mistake most drivers never check before the test. — read more
New EU roadworthiness rules require garages to record your odometer at every service visit. Connected cars report it automatically. Clocking mileage just got a lot harder in Ireland. — read more
NCT inspectors can refuse to test your car if oil or coolant is low — and you still lose the slot. Here is the quick checklist that takes two minutes and saves €60. — read more
New EU roadworthiness rules will allow motorists to get their vehicles technically tested in any EU country, issuing a temporary 6-month cert. Here is what it means for Irish drivers. — read more
NCT Ireland now emails your Vehicle Inspection Report instead of printing it at the desk. Your windscreen disc is still printed. Here’s what’s changed. — read more
A new NCT centre opened in Navan on 5 July 2026 on the Athboy Road. Here’s what Meath drivers need to know about slots, fees, and how to get in quick. — read more
The NCT backlog is set to drop to 12 days, but over 400,000 cars are still queued. Use our NCT cancellation slot scanner to skip the wait. — read more
