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Book your NCT on line and receive a gift voucher for a hotel break in Ireland

Book your NCT on line and enjoy a two night B&B and 1 evening meal in a luxury Irish hotel all for just €98 pps! You can also avail of a third night FREE when you go midweek, kids under 10 stay free when sharing with adults subject to hotel policy and availability. Terms and conditions apply

In your e-mail booking confirmation you will receive your promotional code.

Presenter ID now a requirement for the NCT.

From 1st May 2012, failure to produce the required identification (driving licence/passport) will result in your vehicle not being issued an NCT certificate at the time of testing.

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Ballinasloe NCTS officially opened by Minister Ciarán Cannon TD

Serving the people of Ballinasloe, Portumna and Loughrea and South Roscommon this new two lane centre has the capacity to inspect up to 25,000 vehicles per annum. Read more >>

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NCT Price Increase

Customers please be aware that from 1st February 2012 the cost of a full NCT will increase to €55.00, the price of a Re-test remains the same at €28.00.

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NCT Test items update 1st January 2012

Some of the test items in the NCT test have been modified to comply with the requirements of the Directive 2010/48/EU. View the full list of the items which take effect from 1st January 2012, a revised copy of the NCT manual is now available for download.
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NCTS no longer accepting cheques

Please be advised that from the 1st January 2012, NCTS will no longer be accepting cheques in any of their test centres. Click here for more information on alternative payment methods

Annual NCT for cars 10 years and older commencing 1st June 2011. This means that all cars presented for their 10th anniversary or subsequent NCT on or after 1st June 2011 will receive a certificate valid for up to one year only
For more information on how your vehicle may be affected then click here
New changes to the NCT
Click here to view the full list of the main changes.
From the 1st January 2010, the owner/ presenter of the vehicle will be required to produce a form of identification (Driving Licence or Passport only) when presenting the vehicle for inspection at the Test Centre.

Applus+ Car Testing Service Ltd, is responsible for the operation of the compulsory vehicle inspection programme in Ireland. This programme which falls under the directive 2009/40/EC is in its twelfth year of operation and its primary aim is to improve road safety and enhance environmental protection by reducing harmful vehicles emissions in Ireland.

Ireland over the last number of years has witnessed a larger reliance on the use of mechanically propelled vehicles resulting in an increase in the number of vehicles on the road. The safety of vehicles has never been more in question in Ireland as it is today; therefore by bringing your vehicle in for its National Car Test we can provide a comprehensive diagnosis of the condition of your vehicle on the day of the test. To help you comply with this legal requirement, NCT have a dedicated network of 47 test centre's throughout the country. Please click here to find the test centre nearest you where you can have your vehicle inspected.

Applus+ operates this service on behalf of the Road Safety Authority and is committed to providing the highest standards in customer service, quality and test integrity. All of these elements are very important to the National Car Test and we take any feedback from the public or our staff very seriously, if you would like to report a concern regarding any aspect of the inspection process then please contact the relevant department by visiting our contact us page.
We are the only provider of the service nationwide and are totally independent of the motor industry and do not engage in garage service and repair activities. When having your vehicle inspected by the NCTS you will receive a fair, uniform and impartial service.

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