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NCT warning issued to motorists as common vehicle issues could see you turned away from test centre
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NCT Ireland has issued a warning to motorists ahead of their test, as a number of drivers are being turned away due to common vehicle issues including low oil levels, tyres and lights
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Several people scammed by fake NCT booking websites, with one stung for over €600
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Internal records detail how multiple fake websites were in operation with a new version appearing not long after the Road Safety Authority (RSA) issued a public warning
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'Literally put a sock in it'. Irish motorist's brazen attempt to fix faulty door fails to get by NCT inspectors
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"Just goes to show - quick cover-ups can end up costing a lot more in the long run. Always better to do the job properly the first time"
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NCT issue warning to all drivers about one big issue that has seen 180k people fail test
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They shared some tips for all motorists
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NCT operator ordered to pay over €13k compensation to ex-employee absent from work for over three years
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While no medical report was provided to show Anne Doyle had a specific ailment, it was clear from her evidence that she suffered from several debilitating conditions that prevented her from attending work
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Irish drivers warned new NCT change is now live
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Irish drivers have been warned that a major NCT change is now live, affecting how some motorists receive their test results.
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Ireland's worst NCT centres for failing cars with nearly half of tests rejected
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Some of Ireland's NCT centres have failed nearly half of all cars tested this year, highlighting the strict safety standards in place.
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Car repaired with tape and sticks fails NCT at Irish test centre
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Inspectors cast a dim view on this owner's attempt at DIY
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'Budding artist' has 'dangerously defective' vehicle seized after Gardaí spot altered NCT cert
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The driver had their vehicle seized after Gardaí spotted it was both "dangerously defective" and had an NCT cert that had been altered to display the wrong date
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NCT stats reveal record number of dangerous cars on Irish roads as county with lowest pass rate revealed
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The most common fault detected during tests has also been revealed
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Price hikes for drivers on the way as cost of driving licence, test and NCT set to increase next month
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The Road Safety Authority has announced a series of fee increases across various services for all Irish motorists from January 1, 2025
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NCT inspectors shocked to discover 'mischievous' critter hiding underneath car during test
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The discovery was not what inspectors were expecting to find as they carried out a routine test recently
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NCT officials warn motorists over hidden issue that could cause inspectors to refuse to test vehicle
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NCT officials shared a video of car which inspectors refused to test recently as they issued a warning to others
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NCT testers warn motorists over one hidden reason why your car could fail
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While most drivers are aware of the major issues that could lead to an NCT failure, there is another, often hidden, reason that could see your car returned with a 'failed' report
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Number of people on driving test waiting list up 61% in last year
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The RSA and NCT operators Applus will appear in front of the Oireachtas Transport Committee this Wednesday morning.
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Motorists fume as NCT announces it is to stop accepting cash as form of payment
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The announcement has caused major backlash against NCT and its operator on social media
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Warning issued as bogus NCT website is scamming customers out of large sums
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'NCT wish to make it clear that this organisation has no affiliation with the National Car Testing Service in any capacity'
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Irish NCT driver warning over defect that could land you with €5,000 fine or in prison
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A defective vehicle can be dangerous to the driver and others on the road
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NCT bosses blame service struggles on 'Covid impact' as they fight claims they should be fined
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“I think Applus need to pay serious penalties for this dysfunction and the non-performance of their contract.”
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Certain drivers can get free NCT with special rule amid massive backlog
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Motorists in Ireland may be able to get a test for free if they are waiting for a period of longer than 28 days
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Drivers can get NCT test free of charge with lesser-known rule
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Many drivers are unaware of this hidden rule, although there are some exceptions
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Drivers warned of big changes to NCT with three new items to be tested on cars from this week
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Depending on how old your car is, you could have an NCT upcoming soon
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'I tried to book my NCT online but can't get a test until November or even next year'
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NCT provider Applus said 2,500 no shows and 1,000 late cancellations each week are having a negative impact on wait times
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NCT centres have significant variation in pass rates, with some twice as likely to pass than others
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Almost 551,000 were carried out in the first four months of 2023, with a national pass rate of just over 54%.
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