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NCT Emissions Nightmare: How to Pass the Smoke Test (Diesel Guide)
The “Smoke Test” Panic: Why Modern Diesels are Failing If you drive a diesel car in Ireland registered after 2008, you are driving a vehicle that is under intense scrutiny. In 2026, the NCT emissions standards remain one of the top causes of failure for diesel engines, particularly for the popular 1.6 TDI and 2.0 — read more