NCT/CVRT Preparation

The National Car Test and Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test are mandatory checks to maintain road safety standards in Ireland, and must be carried out at an Authorised Test Centre.

NCT Tests

The NCT is not a substitute for regular maintenance or servicing of your car. This should be carried out regularly at a professional garage like Donnellan Auto Services. As a preventative measure, the NCT is designed to test vehicles for faults and roadworthiness and when passed, owners receive an NCT certificate and disc.

All cars between 4 years and 10 years old must be tested every two years. Vehicles over 10 years old require testing annually until they reach 30 years old, when the frequency reverts to every two years. Vehicles over 40 years old are exempt.

CRVT Tests

The Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test in an annual test for the following vehicle types:

  • Commercial goods vehicles
  • Commercial foods trailers
  • Buses (with more than eight passenger seats)
  • Ambulances
  • Commercially-used fast tractors – to be tested once they reach four years old, and thereafter, every 2 years.

Preparation Carried Out by Donnellan Auto Services

Donnellan Auto Services is familiar with the latest regulations relating to both tests and ensures that, whatever type of vehicle you have, and whichever test is required, we can prepare it for you. You can rest assured of the care and attention to detail your vehicle will receive in our Oranmore workshop.

Donnellan Auto Services is proud to be affiliated with several reputable motor industry organisations who look after the interests of motorists, along with safeguarding and improving the services of their members. These include HEVRA (Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance), IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry), and SIMI – its Irish equivalent.

To find out more about NCT/CVRT Preparation in Oranmore, contact us online or call us directly on 091 792474

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