About your car

Keeping your car in a safe and roadworthy condition is your responsibility. This section tells you more about the National Car Test (NCT) and the standards your car needs to meet before you can take it out on the road

NCT

Information about the National Car Test (NCT) – benefits, what it involves, frequency of testing required and booking options

Standards

Standards are a key component of road safety. This section deals with standards for vehicles, private and commercial, on Irish roads

NCT certificate

Explaining what an NCT certificate is, why you need one and what to do if you lose one

Modified vehicles

The NCT now includes additional test items for vehicle modifications such as exhaust noise levels and window tinting.