NCTS has put detailed measures in place, in each test centre, to mitigate against the spread of COVID19 and to protect both customers and staff, more information on what you should expect are outlined in our FAQ.

NCTS has now updated all records for those customers’ vehicles that qualified for the 4 month test extension as announced by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr Shane Ross in April. A vehicle with a test due date on or after 28^th March 2020 has now had their test date extended by 4 months

Customers should note this change and are encouraged to check their new test due date on Check NCT Due Date.

NCTS are reminding customers that if they book a test that is more than 90 days earlier than the test due date, the test will be a voluntary early test and the NCT certificate issued will be valid for 1 or 2 years (depending on the age of the vehicle) from the date of the successful test.  NCTS are asking customers to note carefully the website messages they receive throughout the course of the booking process.

Remember

If you cancel your confirmed appointment with less than five working days notice (Mon. - Fri., not including the day of the test) or fail to show up for the test, a €22.00 (€21.65 from 01/09/2020) surcharge will be automatically applied to your card or when you next bring your car in for testing. A similar surcharge of €11.50 (€11.30 from 01/9/2020) 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.