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The National Car Testing Service has commenced the issuing of a new-look NCT certificate.

There were an estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month.

An estimated 375,000 cars on Irish roads were without a valid certification of roadworthiness last month, and there are now reports the Road Safety Authority is in negotiations with NCT operator Applus over the potential imposition of fines.

The National Car Testing Service began a phased reopening of its service with the reopening 15 of the 47 centres in Ireland - only three of which are in the western region - Galway city, Athlone and Ballina.

The number of fake NCT certificates in circulation on Irish roads is on the increase. With sources saying that scam artists can take a car that is only worth €300 and then re-sell it for up to €1,200, it is hardly surprising that fake certs are on the rise.

The number of fake NCT certificates in circulation on Irish roads is on the increase. With sources saying that scam artists can take a car that is only worth €300 and then re-sell it for up to €1,200, it is hardly surprising fake certs are on the rise.

Annual testing is being introduced for cars 10 years and older from the beginning of June, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed.

Labour Party Castlebar town councillor Harry Barrett has called for a clearance of the log jam in the NCT waiting time. “Someone must act and address the current chaos in the National Car Testing system,” he said.

Applus+, the company charged with running the national car test could face financial penalties if current problems with bookings for the national car test persist, the Road Safety Authority has confirmed.