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
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
Fake NCT websites charged Irish drivers up to €600 for bookings that don’t exist. The Gardaí are investigating. Here’s how to spot the scam — and what’s actually legal. — read more
Sligo has one of Ireland’s worst NCT pass rates at just 45.11%, with a 9.2% Fail Dangerous rate. Here’s what’s going wrong at Drumiskabole — and how to skip the 72-day queue. — read more
The Government’s new 2026 Road Safety Strategy impacts insurance and NCT requirements. Learn how to stay compliant and beat the booking backlog with our smart NCT Booking Bot. — read more
