Applus made €117m running the NCT in 2025. Pre-tax profit up 7%. The re-test fee jumped 43%. And 414,000 cars are still overdue. — read more
Over 50% of cars failed their first test at several major centres last year. Here is the list of the worst performing centres and how to prep your car. — read more
Officials said break up the RSA. Ministers said no. 414,000 cars are still overdue an NCT. Here is what the Indecon review actually recommended. — read more
Nenagh has a 54.5% NCT fail rate — worst in Tipperary. Cahir is close behind. Here’s what’s going wrong and how to grab a slot before the queue gets worse. — read more
The RSA has confirmed five new NCT centres are opening across Ireland in 2026 to tackle the massive backlog, starting with a major facility in North Cork. — read more
414,000 cars overdue. Applus being fined. Filipino mechanics. Non-mechanic testers on trial. Here is what is actually happening with the NCT backlog in May 2026. — read more
Failed your NCT? You’re not alone. Over 50,000 Irish drivers face re-tests every year, and the first question on everyone’s lips is always the same: How much is this going to cost me? The NCT re-test fee in 2026 hasn’t changed from previous years, but knowing exactly what you’ll pay—and how to avoid paying it… — read more
Clare has Ireland’s worst NCT pass rate — 58.5% of cars failed in 2025. Ennis is booked 10–12 weeks out. Here’s how to jump the queue. — read more
Tralee and Killarney are 10–12 weeks out for NCT slots. Kerry has three centres now — but you still need a cancellation alert to get tested before summer. — read more
Athlone NCT on Dublin Road serves half the midlands — but cancellation slots drop daily. Here’s how to skip the queue and test this week. — read more
