Car News recent articles in category NCT
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Is an NCT Test a Reliable Way to Assess a Used Car?
Similar to the long-established MOT test in the UK and Northern Ireland, The National Car Test or NCT, was introduced in Ireland in January 2000. The purpose of the test is to ensure the safety and roadworthiness of all private vehicles in use on public roads. All private vehicles older than four years must undergo an NCT test every two...
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Older vehicles appear to be passing NCT
77% pass rate in NCT for old vehicles Although they may be old now, classic cars from before the 1960s appear to be more attractive in comparison to more recent, younger vehicles. It has been noted that these so-called ‘old bangers’ have a 77% pass rate in the National Car Test (NCT). Figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have...
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Irish Electric Car Sales On The Increase
EV Sales So far this year, in the first quarter, there has been as many electric cars sold than in the whole of 2018. Industry figures have revealed that 330 new electric car were registered in Ireland during the month of February, compared to just 72 in the same month last year. So far this year, 1,129 electric cars have...
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Vehicle Replacement Documents
The vehicle Registration book and Vehicle Registration Certificate or Vehicle Licensing Certificate can be replaced by completing the Replacement Documents application form RF134 for €12 each. There is a €6 fee for replacing your motor Tax Disc and Trailer Card if these documents have been lost, stolen or destroyed. Replacing a lost tax disc It is possible to obtain replacement...
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10% of cars assisted by Allianz last year had expired NCTs
According to Allianz, 10% of cars they assisted had expired NCT certificates. That means that more than one in ten (832) broken down cars assisted by Allianz last year were being driven with expired NCT certificates and 5 per cent of the vehicles had no valid certificate at all. In all, 7,042 cars received breakdown assistance from the insurance company...
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Replacing Lost Vehicle Documents (Replacement Log Book Ireland)
Please note:The information below is for informational purposes only and therefore is not an official source. For any queries or questions relating to any information contained herein, please direct all questions to the appropriate government agency. VEHICLE DOCUMENT CONTACT NUMBERS: Vehicle Registration Certificates (Logbooks) - 061 365 005 Change of vehicle ownership -061 365 005 Motor Tax Queries -...
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Declaring when a vehicle is off the road
Declare you car off the road If your vehicle is not in use and will not be kept in a public place you need to declare your vehicle off the road. Unless your vehicle is not in use and you intend to sell the vehicle, you will not need to fill out an off-road declaration form. If you intend to...
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Buying a used car? Check the documentation first
Check the car documentation before you buy that car Before you buy a used car it is vital that you view and verify the correct documentation that should accompany the vehicle. It is important that you check the details of the car’s documentation accurately and that they match with the car. The seller of the vehicle should be able to...
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Why buying a used car in Ireland is riskier than buying a used car in the UK
5 main reasons why buying a used car in Ireland carries more risk than that of our British counterparts Why the first step in purchasing a used car should be to check the background history of the vehicle. Here are the reasons why: UK: Written-Off Vehicles – Category Write-off A, B, C & D disclosed IRELAND: Written-Off Vehicles – Category...
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How to Check is my car taxed? - MyVehicle
Why you should check if a vehicle is taxed and NCT'ed? Motor tax is an annual duty payable on all road vehicles and is a legal requirement in Ireland. If you own a car you are legally required to display evidence of your road tax. Once someone has paid their tax on a vehicle, they are issued with a motor...
