New NCT Centre Opens in Navan: Meath Gets a Second Test Centre (2026)
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.
NCT Backlog Halved: The 12-Day Wait Reality Gap | NCT Bot
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.
NCT Windscreen Disc: The Paper Discs Are Going. But Not Yet. (2026)
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.
NCT June 2026: 1 in 12 Cars Left the Test Lane on a Tow Truck
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.
NCT Free Test Guarantee: The 28-Day Rule That Vanished (2026)
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.
NCT Cancellation Fee 2026: The New Cost of Rescheduling Your Test
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.