NCTSNational Car Testing Service

Internet Bookings:
Customers may now book their NCT on line by clicking here and receive a voucher for a stay in a Luxury 3* or  4* hotel nationwide, 2 nights B&B plus 1 dinner for €98 p.p.s. 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.

In your e-mail booking confirmation you will receive your promotional code. Terms and conditions apply

There is no advantage in delaying your NCT:
Based on your test due date, NCTS can issue your certificate up to 6 MONTHS early for a first time NCT and 3 MONTHS early for subsequent NCT tests and at no extra cost so don't delay and Book On Line today!

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To use our online facility simply type in your car registration number + Booking I.D (which can be found at the top of your NCT Booking letter) or date of first registration of the vehicle (which can be found on your vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate.

Telephone Bookings:
We have a dedicated team who are available to help you with booking your test, just call our Booking line on LoCall 1890 412 413 from 8am to 8pm (Mon-Thurs) and 8am to 6pm (Fri) for confirmations, re-arrangements or cancellations of appointments

E-Mail Bookings:
Please send your enquiry to bookings@ncts.ie

Postal Bookings:
All booking confirmations, cancellations or enquiries may also be posted to:

The Booking Department
National Car Testing Service Ltd.
Citywest Business Campus,
Lakedrive 3026,
Naas Road,
Dublin 24
(NOT TO THE NCT TEST CENTRE ADDRESS)
If writing, please remember to quote your booking ID and telephone number, if available.

Fax Bookings:
Clients may send their confirmations, cancellations or enquiries by fax to: Customer Services on (01) 413 5982 (please remember to quote your booking ID and telephone number, if available).

Booking Procedure:
If your car is eligible for the NCT please refer to the testing chart in the frequently asked questions section then please phone us on 1890 412 413 or you can check our on-line service by simply typing in your car registration number and date of first registration of the vehicle (which can be found on your vehicle registration book, registration certificate or licensing certificate).

Cars that have been off the road or have not been taxed for over 3 months it will be necessary for the owner of the vehicle to contact NCTS directly themselves.

PLEASE NOTE: NCTS can issue your certificate up to six months early for a first time NCT and three months early for subsequent NCT tests. For example, a car was first registered on the 5th June 2008. The car was due for its NCT on the 5th June 2012, the car is brought for its NCT on the 26th January 2012 and it passes. An NCT Certificate is received with an expiry date of 4th June 2014.
Once the customer HAS CONFIRMED an appointment with NCTS, it can still be rearranged by using our on-line booking service or phoning our LoCall Booking Line (1890 412 413).

Remember:
If you cancel your confirmed appointment with less than five working days notice (Mon. - Fri., not including the day of the test or the day you contact NCTS) or fail to show up for the test, a €22.00 surcharge will be applied when you next bring your car for testing. A similar surcharge of €11.50 will apply in the case of a re-test.

Any queries relating to the cancellation fee may be made in writing to the Customer Service Department, National Car Testing Service Ltd., Lakedrive 3026, Citywest Business Campus, Naas Road, Dublin 24.
All RE-TESTS must be booked within 21 days of the initial test. Re-test which do not require the use of a test lane, will be free of charge. Free re-tests will cover minor visual items such as replacement of windscreen wiper and registration plates.
Re-tests must be completed within 30 days of the initial test or a full test will need to be repeated and charged accordingly.

How do I know if my car is eligible for testing?:
Testing was introduced back in 2000 on a phased basis and it continues to do so. To see what year your car is due for testing please refer to the chart in the frequently asked questions.