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
Ireland plans to scrap paper NCT and tax windscreen discs under the NVDF Bill 2026 — but nothing has changed yet. Remove yours and risk a €60 fine. — read more
June 2026 NCT stats are out: 49% pass rate, 12,203 Fail Dangerous results. 1 in 12 cars couldn’t legally leave the test centre. Find out the common culprits. — read more
The NCTS charter promises a free €60 test if you wait over 28 days. They quietly suspended it during the backlog. Here’s how to claim what you’re owed. — read more
The NCTS has increased cancellation and rescheduling fees for 2026. Here are the new rules for periodic tests and re-tests, and how to avoid paying. — read more
Ireland’s NCT backlog is pushing cars onto annual tests before their time. If your car is turning 10, you need a slot fast — here’s the trap explained. — read more
A Dáil question from May 2026 asks why a single-item NCT re-test costs €40 — 67% of a full 200-item inspection. The Government’s answer leaves drivers unconvinced. — read more
Ireland’s ICE2EV pilot offers €8,500 to scrap your old car for a new EV — but the NCT cert catch trips up thousands of rural drivers. — read more
Over forty percent of Irish drivers face a 3+ month NCT backlog in 2026. If your certificate is expiring, here is how to secure a summer cancellation slot. — read more
